Patents by Inventor Francis M. Lacan

Francis M. Lacan 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).

  • Data management system
    Patent number: 7818581
    Abstract: A data management system and method are provided. Specifically, the present invention includes a system for controlling access to data and ensuring that the confidentiality of the data maintained. In addition, the present invention provides a system for updating data so that confidential data, which has become non-confidential, can be identified and exposed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Francis M. Lacan, Ronald Perez, Michael I. Shub, Charles P. Tresser
  • DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20080222429
    Abstract: A data management system and method are provided. Specifically, the present invention includes a system for controlling access to data and ensuring that the confidentiality of the data maintained. In addition, the present invention provides a system for updating data so that confidential data, which has become non-confidential, can be identified and exposed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2008
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventors: Francis M. Lacan, Ronald Perez, Michael I. Shub, Charles P. Tresser
  • Data management system and method
    Patent number: 7370366
    Abstract: A data management system and method are provided. Specifically, the present invention includes a system for controlling access to data and ensuring that the confidentiality of the data is maintained. In addition, the present invention provides a system for updating data so that confidential data, which has become non-confidential, can be identified and exposed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Francis M. Lacan, Ronald Perez, Michael I. Shub, Charles P. Tresser
  • Data management system and method
    Publication number: 20030097583
    Abstract: A data management system and method are provided. Specifically, the present invention includes a system for controlling access to data and ensuring that the confidentiality of the data maintained. In addition, the present invention provides a system for updating data so that confidential data, which has become non-confidential, can be identified and exposed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2001
    Publication date: May 22, 2003
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Francis M. Lacan, Ronald Perez, Michael I. Shub, Charles P. Tresser