Patents by Inventor Douglas Hardy

Douglas Hardy 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: 11478099
    Abstract: The disclosed invention includes a dwelling fixture. The dwelling fixture includes a compartment configured to contain packages delivered to the dwelling, an interior door to access the compartment from the interior of the dwelling, and an exterior door to access the compartment from the exterior of the dwelling. The interior door and/or exterior door includes a locking mechanism to secure the compartment. The dwelling fixture is easily and securely installable through the walls of the dwelling. The exterior door is flush with the exterior of the dwelling and aesthetically integrated with trim that adapts to any exterior finish.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: Midge Inc.
    Inventors: Elizabeth Sylvia Bates, Michael Lee Wong, Douglas Hardy Miller, Jeremy Bates
  • Patent number: 7725788
    Abstract: A processor, scan controller, and method for protecting sensitive information from electronic hacking is disclosed. To maintain the security of the sensitive data present in a processor, the scan controller denies access to the scan chain until data is cleared from scan-observable portions of the processor, then clears the scan chain again prior to exiting test mode and resuming normal operation. Clearing or otherwise modifying data stored in the scan-observable portions of a processor when transitioning to and/or from a test mode will prevent unauthorized personnel from simply shifting secure data out of the scan chain, and from pre-loading data into the scan chain prior to normal operation in an attempt to set sensitive state information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Tkacik, John E. Spittal, Jr., Jonathan Lutz, Lawrence Case, Douglas Hardy, Mark Redman, Gregory Schmidt, Steven Tugenberg, Michael D. Fitzsimmons, Darrell L. Carder
  • Publication number: 20080077755
    Abstract: A programmable electronic device (10) stores a number of cipher-text software modules (14) to which access is granted after evaluating a user's token (55, 80, 82), a software-restriction class (58) for a requested software module (14), and/or a currently active access-control model (60). Access-control models (60) span a range from uncontrolled to highly restrictive. Models (60) become automatically activated and deactivated as users are added to and deleted from the device (10). A virtual internal user proxy that does not require users to provide tokens (80, 82) is used to enable access to modules (16) classified in a global software-restriction class (62) or when an uncontrolled-access-control model (68) is active. Both licensed modules (76) and unlicensed modules (18,78) may be loaded in the device (10). However, no keys are provided to enable decryption of unlicensed modules (18,78).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2007
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Applicant: GENERAL DYNAMICS C4 SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Paul Kitaj, Sherman Paskett, Douglas Hardy, Frank Seeker, Steve Tuggenberg
  • Publication number: 20070226562
    Abstract: A processor, scan controller, and method for protecting sensitive information from electronic hacking is disclosed. To maintain the security of the sensitive data present in a processor, the scan controller denies access to the scan chain until data is cleared from scan-observable portions of the processor, then clears the scan chain again prior to exiting test mode and resuming normal operation. Clearing or otherwise modifying data stored in the scan-observable portions of a processor when transitioning to and/or from a test mode will prevent unauthorized personnel from simply shifting secure data out of the scan chain, and from pre-loading data into the scan chain prior to normal operation in an attempt to set sensitive state information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2007
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Applicant: FREESCALE SEMICONDUCTOR, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Tkacik, John Spittal, Jonathan Lutz, Lawrence Case, Douglas Hardy, Mark Redman, Gregory Schmidt, Steven Tugeberg, Michael Fitzsimmons, Darrell Carder
  • Publication number: 20070093120
    Abstract: A coaxial plug assembly is shown provided with a main housing which houses a coaxial plug connector. A retention housing is provided which latches to the main housing and which retains the coaxial connector in place. In some embodiments, the retention housing includes an integral locking plate to which a cable exit member can be attached for orienting the cable exit in a 90° angle exit relative to the coaxial connector. In another embodiment a locking plate is integrally attached to the coaxial cable sleeve and includes a cable exit portion which is latchingly connected to the locking part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2005
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Inventors: Douglas Hardy, John Hall, John Myer, James Raudenbush
  • Publication number: 20070054535
    Abstract: An electrical connector assembly including a housing and a retainer releasably supported by the housing is provided. The retainer includes a clip receiver configured to retain a supporting clip and a lock configured to engage an electrical connector for restricting axial movement thereof relative to the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2005
    Publication date: March 8, 2007
    Inventors: John Hall, James Raudenbush, Douglas Hardy, Randy McCraw
  • Patent number: 7185249
    Abstract: A processor, scan controller, and method for protecting sensitive information from electronic hacking is disclosed. To maintain the security of the sensitive data present in a processor, the scan controller denies access to the scan chain until data is cleared from scan-observable portions of the processor, then clears the scan chain again prior to exiting test mode and resuming normal operation. Clearing or otherwise modifying data stored in the scan-observable portions of a processor when transitioning to and/or from a test mode will prevent unauthorized personnel from simply shifting secure data out of the scan chain, and from pre-loading data into the scan chain prior to normal operation in an attempt to set sensitive state information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignee: Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Tkacik, John E. Spittal, Jr., Jonathan Lutz, Lawrence Case, Douglas Hardy, Mark Redman, Gregory Schmidt, Steven Tugeberg, Michael D. Fitzsimmons, Darrell L. Carder
  • Publication number: 20070020986
    Abstract: A connector assembly including a first connector attachable to a first electrical component and a second connector attachable to a second electrical component and releasably engaged with the first connector. The second connector includes a housing, a latch member and a hinge hingedly attaching the latch member to a surface of the housing. The hinge includes at least one beam extending from the latch member to the surface of the housing and curving 90 degrees from the latch member. The latch member includes a push portion at one end and a lock engagement portion at an opposite end. Push portion has an upper push surface configured to receive a force and an opposing lower surface facing the outer surface of the housing and defining a space between outer surface and push portion. The lower surface includes a rib protruding into the space between the outer surface and push portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2006
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Inventors: Daniel Fry, Douglas Hardy
  • Publication number: 20050221673
    Abstract: A shielded jack assembly is shown having a front cylindrical tube, and a rear ground shell portion. The rear ground shell is stamped and formed from pre-plated metal, and includes a partial cylindrical portion, plate portions extending downwardly therefrom, and printed circuit board portions depending from the plate portions. A rear wall portion is integral with the partial cylindrical portion, and depends therefrom via a hinge. The rear wall portion is bent to cover the end opening in the partial cylindrical portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2004
    Publication date: October 6, 2005
    Inventors: John Myer, Douglas Hardy, Kellie Coble
  • Publication number: 20030204801
    Abstract: A processor, scan controller, and method for protecting sensitive information from electronic hacking is disclosed. To maintain the security of the sensitive data present in a processor, the scan controller denies access to the scan chain until data is cleared from scan-observable portions of the processor, then clears the scan chain again prior to exiting test mode and resuming normal operation. Clearing or otherwise modifying data stored in the scan-observable portions of a processor when transitioning to and/or from a test mode will prevent unauthorized personnel from simply shifting secure data out of the scan chain, and from pre-loading data into the scan chain prior to normal operation in an attempt to set sensitive state information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2002
    Publication date: October 30, 2003
    Applicant: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Tkacik, John E. Spittal, Jonathan Lutz, Lawrence Case, Douglas Hardy, Mark Redman, Gregory Schmidt, Steven Tugeberg, Michael D. Fitzsimmons, Darrell L. Carder
  • Patent number: D607220
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: Linckia Development LLC
    Inventors: Scott Douglas Hardy, Nathan Ezra Ayer