Patents by Inventor David Ashmore

David Ashmore has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 9298800
    Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product for discovering relationships between data processing environment components are provided in the illustrative embodiments. Whether a log entry in a set of log entries references a combination of the data processing environment components is detected. The combination of components includes a first component and a second component present in the data processing environment. A type of the log entry is determined. A weight is assigned to the log entry according to the determined type. The weight of the log entry is combined with a second weight of a second log entry to form a cumulative weight. A strength level for which the cumulative weight qualifies is determined. The strength level is assigned to a relationship between the combination of components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: David A. Ashmore, Ann M. Moyer, Nirmala Shobitha Nandi, John X. Zupet
  • Publication number: 20150169721
    Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product for discovering relationships between data processing environment components are provided in the illustrative embodiments. Whether a log entry in a set of log entries references a combination of the data processing environment components is detected. The combination of components includes a first component and a second component present in the data processing environment. A type of the log entry is determined. A weight is assigned to the log entry according to the determined type. the weight of the log entry is combined with a second weight of a second log entry to form a cumulative weight. A strength level for which the cumulative weight qualifies is determined. The strength level is assigned to a relationship between the combination of components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2015
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: David A. Ashmore, Ann M. Moyer, Nirmala Shobitha Nandi, John Zupet
  • Patent number: 8965905
    Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product for discovering relationships between data processing environment components are provided in the illustrative embodiments. Whether a log entry in a set of log entries references a combination of the data processing environment components is detected. The combination of components includes a first component and a second component present in the data processing environment. A type of the log entry is determined. A weight is assigned to the log entry according to the determined type. the weight of the log entry is combined with a second weight of a second log entry to form a cumulative weight. A strength level for which the cumulative weight qualifies is determined. The strength level is assigned to a relationship between the combination of components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: David A. Ashmore, Ann M. Moyer, Nirmala Shobitha Nandi, John Zupet
  • Publication number: 20140188445
    Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product for estimating an amount of time to model a data processing environment are provided in the illustrative embodiments. A set of analysis parameters is selected. A sum of a subset of the set of analysis parameters is computed. A logarithmic value of the sum is computed. The logarithmic value is weighted. The amount of time to model the data processing environment is estimated using the logarithmic value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: David A. Ashmore, Ann M. Moyer, Nirmala Shobitha Nandi, John Zupet
  • Publication number: 20140188896
    Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product for discovering relationships between data processing environment components are provided in the illustrative embodiments. Whether a log entry in a set of log entries references a combination of the data processing environment components is detected. The combination of components includes a first component and a second component present in the data processing environment. A type of the log entry is determined. A weight is assigned to the log entry according to the determined type. the weight of the log entry is combined with a second weight of a second log entry to form a cumulative weight. A strength level for which the cumulative weight qualifies is determined. The strength level is assigned to a relationship between the combination of components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: David A. ASHMORE, Ann M. Moyer, Nirmala Shobitha Nandi, John Zupet
  • Patent number: 8550139
    Abstract: The invention which is the subject of this application is apparatus and a method for the application of labels to articles-, via adhesive or other mechanical location means. The labels are provided in a label supply (2) with respective labels (8) defined by a line of weakening (6) formed by slits (12) or perforations and the line of weakening includes at least one aperture (12) provided for engagement by a tool (12) at the time when the line of weakening is required to be broken to separate the leading label and allow the same to be applied to the article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Catchpoint Limited
    Inventors: Michael Cooper, David Ashmore
  • Publication number: 20100218888
    Abstract: The invention which is the subject of this application is apparatus and a method for the application of labels to articles-, via adhesive or other mechanical location means. The labels are provided in a label supply (2) with respective labels (8) defined by a line of weakening (6) formed by slits (12) or perforations and the line of weakening includes at least one aperture (12) provided for engagement by a tool (12) at the time when the line of weakening is required to be broken to separate the leading label and allow the same to be applied to the article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2008
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Applicant: CATCHPOINT LIMITED
    Inventors: Michael Cooper, David Ashmore