Patents by Inventor David M. Cole

David M. Cole 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).

  • Publication number: 20090259748
    Abstract: A system and method provide comprehensive and highly automated testing of vulnerabilities to intrusion on a target network, including identification of operating system, identification of target network topology and target computers, identification of open target ports, assessment of vulnerabilities on target ports, active assessment of vulnerabilities based on information acquired from target computers, quantitative assessment of target network security and vulnerability, and hierarchical graphical representation of the target network, target computers, and vulnerabilities in a test report. The system and method employ minimally obtrusive techniques to avoid interference with or damage to the target network during or after testing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2009
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Inventors: Stuart C. McClure, George Kurtz, Robin Keir, Marshall A. Beddoe, Michael J. Morton, Christopher M. Prosise, David M. Cole, Christopher Abad
  • Patent number: 7543056
    Abstract: A system and method provide comprehensive and highly automated testing of vulnerabilities to intrusion on a target network, including identification of operating system, identification of target network topology and target computers, identification of open target ports, assessment of vulnerabilities on target ports, active assessment of vulnerabilities based on information acquired from target computers, quantitative assessment of target network security and vulnerability, and hierarchical graphical representation of the target network, target computers, and vulnerabilities in a test report The system and method employ minimally obtrusive techniques to avoid interference with or damage to the target network during or after testing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: McAfee, Inc.
    Inventors: Stuart C. McClure, George Kurtz, Robin Keir, Marshall A. Beddoe, Michael J. Morton, Christopher M. Prosise, David M. Cole, Christopher Abad
  • Patent number: 7257630
    Abstract: A system and method provide comprehensive and highly automated testing of vulnerabilities to intrusion on a target network, including identification of operating system, identification of target network topology and target computers, identification of open target ports, assessment of vulnerabilities on target ports, active assessment of vulnerabilities based on information acquired from target computers, quantitative assessment of target network security and vulnerability, and hierarchical graphical representation of the target network, target computers, and vulnerabilities in a test report. The system and method employ minimally obtrusive techniques to avoid interference with or damage to the target network during or after testing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: McAfee, Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Cole, Dennis J. Hanzlik, Erik Caso
  • Patent number: 7152105
    Abstract: A system and method provide comprehensive and highly automated testing of vulnerabilities to intrusion on a target network, including identification of operating system, identification of target network topology and target computers, identification of open target ports, assessment of vulnerabilities on target ports, active assessment of vulnerabilities based on information acquired from target computers, quantitative assessment of target network security and vulnerability, and hierarchical graphical representation of the target network, target computers, and vulnerabilities in a test report. The system and method employ minimally obtrusive techniques to avoid interference with or damage to the target network during or after testing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2006
    Assignee: McAfee, Inc.
    Inventors: Stuart C. McClure, George Kurtz, Robin Keir, Marshall A. Beddoe, Michael J. Morton, Christopher M. Prosise, David M. Cole, Christopher Abad
  • Publication number: 20040015728
    Abstract: A system and method provide comprehensive and highly automated testing of vulnerabilities to intrusion on a target network, including identification of operating system, identification of target network topology and target computers, identification of open target ports, assessment of vulnerabilities on target ports, active assessment of vulnerabilities based on information acquired from target computers, quantitative assessment of target network security and vulnerability, and hierarchical graphical representation of the target network, target computers, and vulnerabilities in a test report. The system and method employ minimally obtrusive techniques to avoid interference with or damage to the target network during or after testing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2003
    Publication date: January 22, 2004
    Inventors: David M. Cole, Dennis J. Hanzlik
  • Publication number: 20030217039
    Abstract: A system and method provide comprehensive and highly automated testing of vulnerabilities to intrusion on a target network, including identification of operating system, identification of target network topology and target computers, identification of open target ports, assessment of vulnerabilities on target ports, active assessment of vulnerabilities based on information acquired from target computers, quantitative assessment of target network security and vulnerability, and hierarchical graphical representation of the target network, target computers, and vulnerabilities in a test report. The system and method employ minimally obtrusive techniques to avoid interference with or damage to the target network during or after testing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2003
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventors: George R. Kurtz, David M. Cole
  • Publication number: 20030195861
    Abstract: A system and method provide comprehensive and highly automated testing of vulnerabilities to intrusion on a target network, including identification of operating system, identification of target network topology and target computers, identification of open target ports, assessment of vulnerabilities on target ports, active assessment of vulnerabilities based on information acquired from target computers, quantitative assessment of target network security and vulnerability, and hierarchical graphical representation of the target network, target computers, and vulnerabilities in a test report. The system and method employ minimally obtrusive techniques to avoid interference with or damage to the target network during or after testing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2002
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Inventors: Stuart C. McClure, George Kurtz, Robin Keir, Marshall A. Beddoe, Michael J. Morton, Christopher M. Prosise, David M. Cole, Christopher Abad
  • Patent number: 5062303
    Abstract: An encapsulated actuator for testing specimens includes a housing contain a wall defining first and second chambers. The specimen under test is arranged in one of the chambers and vent holes are provided in the wall in order to equalize the pressure within the chambers. An actuator is arranged in the second chamber for generating a mechanical force and a force transmitting device is connected between the actuator and the specimen. The force transmitting device passes through an opening in the housing wall and transmits the mechanical force from the actuator to the specimen. Because the actuator is encapsulated within the housing, it is subjected to the same confining pressure as the specimen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 5, 1991
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Larry D. Gould, David M. Cole
  • Patent number: 5060521
    Abstract: A clamping device for applying loads to a test specimen including spherical egments connected to ends of the specimen. The spherical segments are in turn gripped by a race which allows pivotal movement of the segment. When the system is activated the race is gripped by the collet which is radially deformed by a circumferential clamp. When the spherical segment is clamped securely by the clamping device, the specimen may be axially or torsionally loaded by a reverse-direct stress testing device to determine physical properties of the specimen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 29, 1991
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: David M. Cole, Larry D. Gould
  • Patent number: 4714030
    Abstract: A security cabinet of metal construction having first and second series of locking members inside of and adjacent respective opposite side edges of the cabinet door. An electrically operable latching device maintains the cabinet door in a locked closed position. For unlocking the door, an electronic control device is provided including a disguised control panel mounted on the outer face of the door and being electrically connected to the latching device. The disguised control panel has a visually hidden array of switches thereon arranged so that a predetermined preselected sequence of actuation of the switches effects actuation of the latching device for movement thereof from a latched position to an unlatched position for permitting retraction of locking members by manual movement of the handle on the door to thereby permit the door to the cabinet to be opened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 1984
    Date of Patent: December 22, 1987
    Assignee: Tread Corporation
    Inventor: David M. Cole
  • Patent number: D248975
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1976
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1978
    Assignee: Tread Corporation
    Inventor: David M. Cole
  • Patent number: D252715
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1976
    Date of Patent: August 21, 1979
    Inventor: David M. Cole