Patents by Inventor Guy J. Howard

Guy J. Howard 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 log retrieval system
    Patent number: 4322813
    Abstract: A copy production machine, or other semiautomatic operator-involved machine, logs operations data and error data during normal operations into a nonvolatile store. Logging is categorized for facilitating diagnostics and maintenance of the machine. During a maintenance mode, log scanning methods enable efficient retrieval of the logged data via a keyboard entry system plus manual actuation of other switches used for other purposes during the normal copy production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1980
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1982
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Guy J. Howard, James H. Hubbard, Walter C. McCrumb, Paul R. Spivey
  • Testing copy production machines
    Patent number: 4162396
    Abstract: Copy machine having provisions for separately addressing and independently exercising individual machine components for maintenance purposes. There are also provisions for addressing sensory components individually and for providing a visual indication of the state of the addressed element so that its proper operation can be verified. In addition to operability indications, the address of the individual machine component being exercised or the sensory component being tested can be displayed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1977
    Date of Patent: July 24, 1979
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Guy J. Howard, Walter C. McCrumb, Paul R. Spivey