Patents by Inventor David E. Allen

David E. Allen 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: 10793209
    Abstract: A hitch assembly, including a first frame for being attached to a tow vehicle and a second frame for being attached to a trailer. The second frame is movably engaged with the first frame and is adapted for fore and aft movement relative to the first frame along a plurality of ball bearings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Inventor: David E Allen
  • Publication number: 20200047830
    Abstract: A hitch assembly, including a first frame for being attached to a tow vehicle and a second frame for being attached to a trailer. The second frame is movably engaged with the first frame and is adapted for fore and aft movement relative to the first frame along a plurality of ball bearings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2015
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventor: David E. Allen
  • Patent number: 7640427
    Abstract: This present invention provides users with secure transparent electronic communication, allowing them to send and receive encrypted and/or signed messages with little or no user involvement. In various embodiments, the present invention provides a user with e-mail security via automated hierarchical techniques for transparently sending and receiving secure messages, and lowers the burden on administrators. Such a system can also manage cryptographic keys and certificates for the users, and creates such keys and certificates for the users when necessary. A server according to the present invention can intercept unsecured messages from a user, automatically transform those messages into secured messages, and transmit those secure messages to the intended recipients. The server can also automatically transform messages after the recipient sends a digital identity to the server and downloads the software necessary for transforming the secured messages back into readable messages (i.e.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: PGP Corporation
    Inventors: Jonathan D. Callas, William F. Price, III, David E. Allen
  • Patent number: 7383439
    Abstract: The invention includes a computer readable medium storing executable instructions to enroll a user with a secure email support facility. The computer readable medium includes executable instructions to send an enrollment message, supply a registration response, and confirm the registration response. An authentication email is also sent. A client identifies the authentication email. Authentication information within the authentication email is decrypted. The authentication information is used to authenticate the client and subsequently obtain access to a secure email support facility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: PGP Corporation
    Inventors: William F. Price, III, David E. Allen, Jonathan D. Callas
  • Patent number: 6957823
    Abstract: A hitch assembly including a frame for being attached to a tow vehicle; a cradle assembly pivotally attached to the frame for pivotal fore and aft movement; a hitch receiver mounted to the cradle assembly for being attached to a trailer; a leaf spring mounted to the cradle assembly and the fore end of the frame for controlling fore and aft movement of the cradle assembly; and shock absorbers mounted to the cradle assembly and the aft end of the frame for dampening fore and aft movement of the cradle assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2005
    Inventor: David E. Allen
  • Publication number: 20040133520
    Abstract: This present invention provides users with secure transparent electronic communication, allowing them to send and receive encrypted and/or signed messages with little or no user involvement. In various embodiments, the present invention provides a user with e-mail security via automated hierarchical techniques for transparently sending and receiving secure messages, and lowers the burden on administrators. The present invention can include a server in a local network that acts as a proxy between a user and an open communications network, thereby providing transparent transmission and receipt of secure messages for the user. This could be used for sending and receiving secure e-mail or for securing instant messaging (IM). A server according to the present invention can intercept unsecured messages from a user, automatically transform those messages into secured messages, and transmit those secure messages to the intended recipients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventors: Jonathan D. Callas, William F. Price, David E. Allen
  • Publication number: 20040133775
    Abstract: This present invention provides users with secure transparent electronic communication, allowing them to send and receive encrypted and/or signed messages with little or no user involvement. In various embodiments, the present invention provides a user with e-mail security via automated hierarchical techniques for transparently sending and receiving secure messages, and lowers the burden on administrators. Such a system can also manage cryptographic keys and certificates for the users, and creates such keys and certificates for the users when necessary. A server according to the present invention can intercept unsecured messages from a user, automatically transform those messages into secured messages, and transmit those secure messages to the intended recipients. The server can also automatically transform messages after the recipient sends a digital identity to the server and downloads the software necessary for transforming the secured messages back into readable messages (i.e.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventors: Jonathan D. Callas, William F. Price, David E. Allen
  • Publication number: 20040133774
    Abstract: This present invention provides users with secure transparent electronic communication, allowing them to send and receive encrypted and/or signed messages with little or no user involvement. In various embodiments, the present invention provides a user with e-mail security via automated hierarchical techniques for transparently sending and receiving secure messages, lowers the burden on administrators, and allows for a public key infrastructure (PKI) to be dynamically constructed and operated. Such a system can also manage cryptographic keys and certificates for the users, and create such keys and certificates for the users when necessary. The server can also receive an indication that a user has been properly authenticated, check whether the user has a cryptographic key, and automatically create a key if the user does not have one, thereby automatically registering the user within a community and allowing the user to transparently send and receive secure electronic messages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventors: Jonathan D. Callas, William F. Price, David E. Allen
  • Patent number: 4256671
    Abstract: A process for the manufacture of 2,4- and 2,6-diaminotoluenes comprises catalytically hydrogenating the corresponding molten nitro compound in the presence of water, adding hydrochloric acid to form the monohydrochlorides, crystallizing 2,6-diaminotoluene monohydrochloride, filtering it off and, if desired, liberating the free bases by addition of an alkali.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 1979
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1981
    Assignee: Clayton Aniline Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: John D. Hildreth, David G. Haslam, David E. Allen
  • Patent number: RE43290
    Abstract: A hitch assembly including a frame for being attached to a tow vehicle; a cradle assembly pivotally attached to the frame for pivotal fore and aft movement; a hitch receiver mounted to the cradle assembly for being attached to a trailer; a leaf spring mounted to the cradle assembly and the fore end of the frame for controlling fore and aft movement of the cradle assembly; and shock absorbers mounted to the cradle assembly and the aft end of the frame for dampening fore and aft movement of the cradle assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Inventor: David E. Allen