Patents by Inventor David Mair

David Mair 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).

  • Method for providing a flat view of a hierarchical namespace without requiring unique leaf names
    Publication number: 20050102299
    Abstract: A set of flat identifiers are received, and a locality of reference cue determined. A cache is searched to locate an association including the combination of the set of flat identifiers and the locality of reference cue. If such an association is found in the cache, the hierarchical object(s) associated with that combination are used first in attempting to map the set of flat identifiers onto a hierarchical namespace.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2004
    Publication date: May 12, 2005
    Inventors: David Mair, Thomas Lee
  • Method for mapping a flat namespace onto a hierarchical namespace using locality of reference cues
    Publication number: 20050097073
    Abstract: A flat namespace includes a flat identifier. A hierarchical namespace includes containers in some organization. A cache includes associations between flat identifiers, locality reference cues, and containers in the hierarchical namespace. A combiner combines the flat identifier with containers in the hierarchical namespace. The combiner can be used first with containers found in the cache, before trying other containers in the hierarchical namespace.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2003
    Publication date: May 5, 2005
    Applicant: Novell, Inc.
    Inventors: David Mair, Thomas Lee
  • Game spinner
    Patent number: 6322072
    Abstract: A game spinner rotates an indicator to a selected random position on a dial by compressing a spring and releasing its stored energy. A clutch is engaged during the energy release to transmit a rotary force to the indicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2001
    Inventors: David Mair, James Winslow