Patents by Inventor Gerald C. Boyle

Gerald C. Boyle 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).

  • Time-ordered data base
    Patent number: 4646229
    Abstract: A data base system includes future versions of the data base which are maintained currently in response to orders for future execution. All transactions against the data base are time stamped to assure access to the proper version of the data base. Information concerning the various versions are stored as delta nodes or lists. The application of this data base system to the assignment of outside plant telephone facilities to telephone subscribers is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1982
    Date of Patent: February 24, 1987
    Assignee: AT&T Bell Laboratories
    Inventor: Gerald C. Boyle