Patents by Inventor Dean Swift
Dean Swift 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).
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Patent number: 9716754Abstract: A method for replicating data between two or more network connected data storage devices, the method including dynamically determining whether to compress data prior to transmitting across the network based, at least in part, on bandwidth throughput between the network connected data storage devices. If it has been determined to compress the data, the method involves compressing the data and transmitting the compressed data over the network. If it has been determined not to compress the data, the method involves transmitting the data, uncompressed, over the network. Dynamically determining whether to compress data may include comparing bandwidth measurements with a predetermined policy defining when compression should be utilized. In some embodiments, the policy may define that compression should be utilized when an estimated time for compressing the data and transmitting the compressed data is less than an estimated time for transmitting the data uncompressed.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2015Date of Patent: July 25, 2017Assignee: Dell International L.L.C.Inventor: Jeremy Dean Swift
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Patent number: 9678965Abstract: A first backup storage system within a receiving domain receives information from an originating domain distinct from the receiving domain. The first backup storage system includes at least one storage device and the information includes backup data and corresponding lifecycle policy information for the backup data. The first backup storage system automatically performs an operation relating to the backup data, where the operation is specified by the received lifecycle policy information. In some embodiments, the lifecycle policy information may be received by the receiving domain within a header located within the backup data.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2009Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: Veritas Technologies LLCInventors: Jeremy Howard Wartnick, Jeremy Dean Swift
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Publication number: 20150112938Abstract: A method for replicating data between two or more network connected data storage devices, the method including dynamically determining whether to compress data prior to transmitting across the network based, at least in part, on bandwidth throughput between the network connected data storage devices. If it has been determined to compress the data, the method involves compressing the data and transmitting the compressed data over the network. If it has been determined not to compress the data, the method involves transmitting the data, uncompressed, over the network. Dynamically determining whether to compress data may include comparing bandwidth measurements with a predetermined policy defining when compression should be utilized. In some embodiments, the policy may define that compression should be utilized when an estimated time for compressing the data and transmitting the compressed data is less than an estimated time for transmitting the data uncompressed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2015Publication date: April 23, 2015Inventor: Jeremy Dean Swift
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Patent number: 8949488Abstract: A method for replicating data between two or more network connected data storage devices, the method including dynamically determining whether to compress data prior to transmitting across the network based, at least in part, on bandwidth throughput between the network connected data storage devices. If it has been determined to compress the data, the method involves compressing the data and transmitting the compressed data over the network. If it has been determined not to compress the data, the method involves transmitting the data, uncompressed, over the network. Dynamically determining whether to compress data may include comparing bandwidth measurements with a predetermined policy defining when compression should be utilized. In some embodiments, the policy may define that compression should be utilized when an estimated time for compressing the data and transmitting the compressed data is less than an estimated time for transmitting the data uncompressed.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2013Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Compellent TechnologiesInventor: Jeremy Dean Swift
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Patent number: 8943337Abstract: Various techniques for managing power consumption of computing devices within a data protection system are disclosed. For example, one method involves accessing policy information, which the policy information indicates when one or more data protection system activities should be performed and identifies whether a computing device is participating in the data protection system activities. Based upon this policy information, the method then identifies whether power consumption of the computing device can be reduced. In response to identifying that the power consumption of the computing device can be reduced, a power management command is automatically sent via a network. Performance of the power management command reduces the power consumption of the computing device.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2012Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: Symantec CorporationInventor: Jeremy Dean Swift
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Publication number: 20140237201Abstract: A method for replicating data between two or more network connected data storage devices, the method including dynamically determining whether to compress data prior to transmitting across the network based, at least in part, on bandwidth throughput between the network connected data storage devices. If it has been determined to compress the data, the method involves compressing the data and transmitting the compressed data over the network. If it has been determined not to compress the data, the method involves transmitting the data, uncompressed, over the network. Dynamically determining whether to compress data may include comparing bandwidth measurements with a predetermined policy defining when compression should be utilized. In some embodiments, the policy may define that compression should be utilized when an estimated time for compressing the data and transmitting the compressed data is less than an estimated time for transmitting the data uncompressed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2013Publication date: August 21, 2014Applicant: Compellent TechnologiesInventor: Jeremy Dean Swift
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Publication number: 20140019573Abstract: A method of data replication from a first data storage device to a second data storage device. According to the method, prior to replicating data from the first data storage device to the second data storage device, metadata relating to data to be replicated may be transmitted to the second data storage device, the metadata including information about the data to be replicated and a path identifier identifying a path through which the second data storage device can remotely access the data at the first data storage device until the data to be replicated is copied to the second data storage device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2012Publication date: January 16, 2014Applicant: Compellent TechnologiesInventor: Jeremy Dean Swift
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Patent number: 8521883Abstract: Techniques for network bandwidth management are disclosed. In one particular exemplary embodiment, the techniques may be realized as a method for network bandwidth management comprising determining, using at least one computer processor, a throughput measurement for a first network client of a plurality of network clients, determining if throughput for the first network client is adequate for a first task based at least on the throughput measurement, in the event throughput is not adequate, negotiating for a different amount of network bandwidth, wherein the negotiation comprises sending a first task priority for the first network client and the throughput measurement to at least one second network client of the plurality of network clients, and receiving an allocation of network bandwidth based on a comparison of the first task priority with at least one second task priority for the at least one second network client.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2010Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Symantec CorporationInventors: Jeremy Howard Wartnick, Jeremy Dean Swift
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Patent number: 8484737Abstract: Techniques for processing backup data for identifying and handling content are disclosed. In one particular exemplary embodiment, the techniques may be realized as a method for analyzing data for backup comprising analyzing data to identify target data, identifying target data, and handling the identified target data according to one or more pre-determined conditions.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2008Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: Symantec CorporationInventors: Jeremy Dean Swift, Jeremy Howard Wartnick
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Patent number: 8417671Abstract: A system and method for backing up data from a client computer system are described. The system may include the client computer system, a primary backup server computer system, and an alternate backup server computer system. The primary backup server computer system may be privately accessible to the client computer system via a virtual private network (VPN). The alternate backup server computer system may be accessible to the client computer system via a public or open network such as the Internet. The client computer system may be configured to backup a first set of data to the alternate backup server computer system at a particular time via the Internet in response to determining that the client computer system is not connected to the VPN at the particular time.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2012Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Symantec CorporationInventors: Jeremy Dean Swift, Jeremy Howard Wartnick
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Patent number: 8271443Abstract: A system and method for backing up data from a client computer system are described. The system may include the client computer system, a primary backup server computer system, and an alternate backup server computer system. The primary backup server computer system may be privately accessible to the client computer system via a virtual private network (VPN). The alternate backup server computer system may be accessible to the client computer system via a public or open network such as the Internet. The client computer system may be configured to backup a first set of data to the alternate backup server computer system at a particular time via the Internet in response to determining that the client computer system is not connected to the VPN at the particular time.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2009Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: Symantec Operating CorporationInventors: Jeremy Dean Swift, Jeremy Howard Wartnick
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Patent number: 8161180Abstract: A method and apparatus for routing a data stream through a plurality of data movers independent of a network interface type is provided. In one embodiment, the method for routing the data stream to a destination with indifference to network interface type includes segregating the data stream into a plurality of data blocks at an application layer, wherein the plurality of data blocks are to be routed to a destination through the plurality of data movers and coordinating data path selection for communicating the plurality of data blocks to the plurality of data movers over a plurality of data paths.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2008Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: Symantec CorporationInventors: Jeremy Dean Swift, Stephan Kurt Gipp, Adonijah Park
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Patent number: 8127166Abstract: Various techniques for managing power consumption of computing devices within a data protection system are disclosed. For example, one method involves accessing policy information, which the policy information indicates when one or more data protection system activities should be performed and identifies whether a computing device is participating in the data protection system activities. Based upon this policy information, the method then identifies whether power consumption of the computing device can be reduced. In response to identifying that the power consumption of the computing device can be reduced, a power management command is automatically sent via a network. Performance of the power management command reduces the power consumption of the computing device.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2009Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Symantec CorporationInventor: Jeremy Dean Swift
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Patent number: 7169748Abstract: Novel compounds having the structure (I) where R=methyl, ethyl or propyl, R1=methyl or H, R2=methyl, ethyl or propyl, R3=methyl or H, R4=methyl or ethyl, R5?H or methyl, and where R3 and R5 are not both H, excluding N-ethyl-2-methyl-N-(3-methylphenyl) propanamide, can have desirable odour properties, typically of a tropical fruit, cassis character and find use in perfumes and perfumed productsType: GrantFiled: June 10, 2002Date of Patent: January 30, 2007Assignee: Quest International Services B.V.Inventors: Karl Andrew Dean Swift, Kim Joyce Yarwood
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Patent number: 6814085Abstract: A colored dental floss that changes color when passed between the teeth. The dental floss is coated or impregnated with one or more agents that facilitate the color change by mechanically rubbing the floss against the oral hard tissue or by chemical reaction or both. In addition, the dental floss can be impregnated or coated with an agent that indicates the present of bacterial, disease, virus, infection or the like. Furthermore, the dental floss can be coated or impregnated with a medicament or anti-microbial agent for treat or prevention of disease and the like.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2001Date of Patent: November 9, 2004Inventors: Steven J. Brattesani, Dean Swift, Peter Wollwage
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Publication number: 20040157765Abstract: Novel compounds having the structure (I) where R=methyl, ethyl or propyl, R1=methyl or H, R2=methyl, ethyl or propyl, R3=methyl or H, R4=methyl or ethyl, R5=H or methyl, and where R3 and R5 are not both H, excluding N-ethyl-2-methyl-N-(3-methylphenyl) propanamide, can have desirable odour properties, typically of a tropical fruit, cassis character and find use in perfumes and perfumed products.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2003Publication date: August 12, 2004Inventors: Karl Andrew Dean Swift, Kim Joyce Yardwood
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Publication number: 20020144705Abstract: A colored dental floss that changes color when passed between the teeth. The dental floss is coated or impregnated with one or more agents that facilitate the color change by mechanically rubbing the floss against the oral hard tissue or by chemical reaction or both. In addition, the dental floss can be impregnated or coated with an agent that indicates the present of bacterial, disease, virus, infection or the like. Furthermore, the dental floss can be coated or impregnated with a medicament or anti-microbial agent for treat or prevention of disease and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2001Publication date: October 10, 2002Inventors: Steven J. Brattesani, Dean Swift, Peter Wollwage
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Patent number: 6448220Abstract: The novel ketones having the structure in which R is H or an alkyl group and X is a hydrocarbon group having between 4 and 12 carbon atoms, the ring being saturated or unsaturated, excluding 4-(1-ethylpropylidene)-1-cyclohexanone, 4-cyclohexylidene-1-cyclohexanone, 4-butylidene-1-cyclohex-2-enone, 4-(1-ethylpropylidene)-1-cyclohex-2-enone, 4-(2-methylpropylidene)-1-cyclohexanone, 4-cyclohexyliden-2-cyclohexen-1-one, 4-(1,5-dimethyl-4-hexenylidene)-1-cyclohexanone, 4-[4-(cyclohexyliden)cyclohexyliden]-1-cyclohexanone, 4-[4-(tert-butyl)cyclohexyliden]-1-cyclohexanone, 4-[-(cyclohexyl)cyclohexyliden]-1-cyclohexanone, 4-(2-isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexyliden)-2-cyclohexen-1-one and 4-(3-phenylpropylidene)-1-cyclohex-2-enone exhibit interesting odor characteristics, generally aldehydic in nature, and so find use in perfumes and in perfumed products.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 1999Date of Patent: September 10, 2002Assignee: Quest International B.V.Inventor: Karl Andrew Dean Swift