Patents by Inventor Don Robertson

Don Robertson 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: 9298759
    Abstract: Smart containers are disclosed. A system for managing content comprises an interface to receive an operation associated with an instance of a smart container. The smart container comprises a logical structure configure using a definition to manage associated content. The system for managing content comprises a processor configured to determine whether the operation is allowable based at least in part on a policy; and in the event that the operation is allowable, perform the operation. A memory is coupled to the processor and is configured to provide the processor with instructions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: EMC Corporation
    Inventors: Razmik Abnous, Eric Merhoff, Victor Spivak, Kristy Moore, Don Robertson, Howard I-Hui Shao
  • Patent number: 9038046
    Abstract: Deploying and distributing content management code is disclosed. A software object class is received at a repository. The software object class is stored at the repository. The software object class is downloaded from the repository to an application server associated with the repository.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: EMC Corporation
    Inventors: Don Robertson, Meir Amiel, Victor Spivak
  • Patent number: 8972320
    Abstract: Smart containers are disclosed. A system for managing content comprises an interface to receive an operation associated with an instance of a smart container. The smart container comprises a logical structure configure using a definition to manage associated content. The system for managing content comprises a processor configured to determine whether the operation is allowable based at least in part on a policy; and in the event that the operation is allowable, perform the operation. A memory is coupled to the processor and is configured to provide the processor with instructions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: EMC Corporation
    Inventors: Razmik Abnous, Eric Merhoff, Victor Spivak, Kristy Moore, Don Robertson, Howard I-Hui Shao
  • Patent number: 8826280
    Abstract: Monitoring a task queue in real-time is disclosed. A request is received for task queue information regarding the task queue. The task queue is queried in real-time to obtain the requested task queue information. The obtained task queue information is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: EMC Corporation
    Inventors: Don Robertson, Kenwood Tsai, Gladys Pang
  • Publication number: 20140215552
    Abstract: Smart containers are disclosed. A system for managing content comprises an interface to receive an operation associated with an instance of a smart container. The smart container comprises a logical structure configure using a definition to manage associated content. The system for managing content comprises a processor configured to determine whether the operation is allowable based at least in part on a policy; and in the event that the operation is allowable, perform the operation. A memory is coupled to the processor and is configured to provide the processor with instructions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2014
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: EMC Corporation
    Inventors: Razmik Abnous, Eric Merhoff, Victor Spivak, Kristy Moore, Don Robertson, Howard I-Hui Shao
  • Patent number: 8682827
    Abstract: Smart containers are disclosed. A system for managing content comprises an interface to receive an operation associated with an instance of a smart container. The smart container comprises a logical structure configure using a definition to manage associated content. The system for managing content comprises a processor configured to determine whether the operation is allowable based at least in part on a policy; and in the event that the operation is allowable, perform the operation. A memory is coupled to the processor and is configured to provide the processor with instructions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: EMC Corporation
    Inventors: Razmik Abnous, Eric Merhoff, Victor Spivak, Kristy Moore, Don Robertson, Howard I-Hui Shao
  • Patent number: 8539493
    Abstract: Determining a priority for a task in a queue is disclosed. A task is received at a queue. And, an initial priority is assigned to the received task, using a processor, determined based at least in part by a priority assignment rule associated with the queue. A task performer removes the task from the queue based at least in part on a priority. The priority is based at least in part on the initial priority. The task performer is assigned to complete the task.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: EMC Corporation
    Inventors: Don Robertson, Kenwood Tsai, Gladys Pang
  • Patent number: 8400407
    Abstract: A touch panel comprises a substrate having a forward major surface and formed of a plurality of assembled substrate segments. Cover material overlies the forward major surface to reduce the visibility of seams between adjacent substrate segments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: SMART Technologies ULC
    Inventors: Tanya Oleskevich, Don Robertson, Nicole Martin
  • Patent number: 8347295
    Abstract: Assigning queued tasks is disclosed. A request is received for a task assignment. A task is automatically assigned from a queue to a task performer based at least in part on a profile of the task performer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: EMC Corporation
    Inventors: Don Robertson, Kenwood Tsai, Gladys Pang
  • Publication number: 20120311662
    Abstract: Smart containers are disclosed. A system for managing content comprises an interface to receive an operation associated with an instance of a smart container. The smart container comprises a logical structure configure using a definition to manage associated content. The system for managing content comprises a processor configured to determine whether the operation is allowable based at least in part on a policy; and in the event that the operation is allowable, perform the operation. A memory is coupled to the processor and is configured to provide the processor with instructions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: EMC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Razmik Abnous, Eric Merhoff, Victor Spivak, Kristy Moore, Don Robertson, Howard I-Hui Shao
  • Publication number: 20120254848
    Abstract: Deploying and distributing content management code is disclosed. A software object class is received at a repository. The software object class is stored at the repository. The software object class is downloaded from the repository to an application server associated with the repository.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: EMC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Don Robertson, Meir Amiel, Victor Spivak
  • Patent number: 8266084
    Abstract: Smart containers are disclosed. A definition is received of a logical structure configured to manage associated content. A policy or operation specified by the definition is applied to an item of content associated with an instance of the logical structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: EMC Corporation
    Inventors: Razmik Abnous, Eric Merhoff, Victor Spivak, Kristy Moore, Don Robertson, Howard I-Hui Shao
  • Patent number: 8225310
    Abstract: Automatic detection and redistribution of content management code is disclosed. A new or updated software object class is received at a repository. A change record at the repository is updated to reflect that the new or updated software object class is available from the repository.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: EMC Corporation
    Inventors: Don Robertson, Meir Amiel, Victor Spivak
  • Patent number: 8225311
    Abstract: Deploying and distributing content management code is disclosed. A software object class is received at a repository. The software object class is stored at the repository. The software object class is downloaded from the repository to an application server associated with the repository.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: EMC Corporation
    Inventors: Don Robertson, Meir Amiel, Victor Spivak
  • Patent number: 7985396
    Abstract: Processes for producing sodium bisulfite from sodium sulfite purge streams are disclosed which enable recovery of additional resource material including sodium bisulfite.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignee: Solvay Chemicals, Inc.
    Inventors: James Kisielewski, Don Robertson
  • Publication number: 20110131251
    Abstract: Smart containers are disclosed. A definition is received of a logical structure configured to manage associated content. A policy or operation specified by the definition is applied to an item of content associated with an instance of the logical structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2011
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Applicant: EMC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Razmik Abnous, Eric Merhoff, Victor Spivak, Kristy Moore, Don Robertson, Howard I-Hui Shao
  • Patent number: 7912799
    Abstract: Smart containers are disclosed. A definition is received of a logical structure configured to manage associated content. A policy or operation specified by the definition is applied to an item of content associated with an instance of the logical structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: EMC Corporation
    Inventors: Razmik Abnous, Eric Merhoff, Victor Spivak, Kristy Moore, Don Robertson, Howard I-Hui Shao
  • Publication number: 20100008845
    Abstract: Processes for producing sodium bisulfite from sodium sulfite purge streams are disclosed which enable recovery of additional resource material including sodium bisulfite.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2008
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Applicant: Solvay Chemicals, Inc.
    Inventors: James Kisielewski, Don Robertson
  • Publication number: 20090157580
    Abstract: Smart containers are disclosed. A definition is received of a logical structure configured to manage associated content. A policy or operation specified by the definition is applied to an item of content associated with an instance of the logical structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2009
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventors: Razmik Abnous, Eric Merhoff, Victor Spivak, Kristy Moore, Don Robertson, Howard I-Hui Shao
  • Patent number: 7512578
    Abstract: Smart containers are disclosed. A definition is received of a logical structure configured to manage associated content. A policy or operation specified by the definition is applied to an item of content associated with an instance of the logical structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: EMC Corporation
    Inventors: Razmik Abnous, Eric Merhoff, Victor Spivak, Kristy Moore, Don Robertson, Howard I-Hui Shao