Patents by Inventor James C. Peterson

James C. Peterson 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).

  • Publication number: 20130024700
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide an archive management application that operates within a host application to provide access to an archive and/or allow access to and/or modification of files in an archive using the host application's interface, instead of operating as a separate standalone archive management application. In an embodiment of the present invention, a file archiving system may include a user interface component, a file management component and a compression/extraction engine component. The user interface component may include an enhanced user interface of a host application that provides an interface for a user. The file management component may include a central directory that provides a representation of the contents of an archive. The compression/extraction engine component may include a file size module and/or a security module. The security module may be used to encrypt, decrypt, digitally sign and/or authenticate a file in an archive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Inventors: James C. Peterson, Karen L. Peterson, Yuri Basin, Michael J. Beirne
  • Publication number: 20130012728
    Abstract: Provided herein are processes for the preparation of N-acylated amines. In particular, the processes comprise contacting an amine with an acid comprising a carboxylic acid group to form the N-acylated amine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2011
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: NOVUS INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Richard Vonder Embse, Michael Hayes, James C. Peterson
  • Publication number: 20130006014
    Abstract: Provided herein are processes for the production of methionine or selenomethionine from homoserine. In particular, the processes proceed via the production of lactone intermediates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: NOVUS INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Stephen J. Lorbert, Kevin A. Trankler, Richard Vonder Embse, Dayna L. Turner, Tracy Rode, Cynthia K. Snoddy, James C. Peterson
  • Publication number: 20120284536
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of integrating existing strong encryption methods into the processing of a .ZIP file to provide a highly secure data container which provides flexibility in the use of symmetric and asymmetric encryption technology. The present invention adapts the well established .ZIP file format to support higher levels of security and multiple methods of data encryption and key management, thereby producing a highly secure and flexible digital container for electronically storing and transferring confidential data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: PKWARE, INC.
    Inventor: James C. Peterson
  • Publication number: 20120190889
    Abstract: This invention is directed a process for preparation of a carboxylic acid salt by dehydrogenation of a primary alcohol. The invention is also directed to a catalyst for dehydrogenating primary alcohols. In one embodiment, for example, the catalyst comprises a metal support (preferably a metal sponge support) having a copper-containing coating at the surface thereof. In another embodiment, the catalyst comprises a metal selected from the group consisting of zinc, cobalt, iron, tin and combinations thereof having a copper-containing coating at the surface thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: David A. Morgenstern, Juan P. Arhancet, Howard C. Berk, William L. Moench, JR., James C. Peterson
  • Patent number: 8230482
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide an archive management application that operates within a host application to provide access to an archive and/or allow access to and/or modification of files in an archive using the host application's interface, instead of operating as a separate standalone archive management application. In an embodiment of the present invention, a file archiving system may include a user interface component, a file management component and a compression/extraction engine component. The user interface component may include an enhanced user interface of a host application that provides an interface for a user. The file management component may include a central directory that provides a representation of the contents of an archive. The compression/extraction engine component may include a file size module and/or a security module. The file size module may be used to compress and/or decompress a file in an archive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: PKWare, Inc.
    Inventors: James C. Peterson, Karen L. Peterson, Yuri Basin, Michael J. Beirne
  • Patent number: 8225108
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of integrating existing strong encryption methods into the processing of a .ZIP file to provide a highly secure data container which provides flexibility in the use of symmetric and asymmetric encryption technology. The present invention adapts the well established .ZIP file format to support higher levels of security and multiple methods of data encryption and key management, thereby producing a highly secure and flexible digital container for electronically storing and transferring confidential data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: PKWare, Inc.
    Inventor: James C. Peterson
  • Patent number: 8160841
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-storage media are provided that allow data from different sources and aspects of bridge design and construction to be merged into a common bridge information model. The bridge information model may include geometric, structural, survey, and construction information associated with a bridge-development project. The bridge information model may be stored as data objects in a relational data structure. Each data object may represent a bridge structure element and include metadata and attributes describing the bridge structure element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: HNTB Holdings Ltd
    Inventors: Glen A. Herman, Brian W. Trotta, James C. Peterson
  • Patent number: 8090942
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of integrating existing strong encryption methods into the processing of a .ZIP file to provide a highly secure data container which provides flexibility in the use of symmetric and asymmetric encryption technology. The present invention adapts the well established .ZIP file format to support higher levels of security and multiple methods of data encryption and key management, thereby producing a highly secure and flexible digital container for electronically storing and transferring confidential data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: PKWARE, Inc.
    Inventor: James C. Peterson
  • Publication number: 20110224430
    Abstract: Provided herein are processes for the production of methionine or selenomethionine from homoserine. In particular, the processes proceed via the production of carbamate intermediates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2011
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Applicant: NOVUS INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Stephen J. Lorbert, Kevin A. Trankler, Richard Vonder Embse, Dayna L. Turner, Tracy Rode, James C. Peterson
  • Publication number: 20110224458
    Abstract: Provided herein are processes for the production of methionine or selenomethionine from homoserine. In particular, the processes proceed via the production of 4-substituted 2-aminobutanoic acid intermediates or derivatives thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2011
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Applicant: NOVUS INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Stephen J. Lorbert, Kevin A. Trankler, Richard Vonder Embse, Dayna L. Turner, Tracy Rode, Cynthia K. Snoddy, James C. Peterson
  • Publication number: 20110113257
    Abstract: A computer program for managing and manipulating archive zip files of a computer. The program includes a system and method for opening, creating, and modifying, and extracting zip archive files. The program is fully integrated into Microsoft Windows Explorer and is accessed via Explorer menus, toolbars, and/or drag and drop operations. An important feature of the program is the archive manager which may be used to open a zip file, create a new zip file, extract zip files, modify zip files, etc. The program is integrated into Microsoft Windows Explorer using the shell name space extension application program interface developed by Microsoft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2011
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Applicant: PKWARE, Inc.
    Inventors: Yuri Basin, Michael J. Beirne, James C. Peterson, Karen L. Peterson
  • Patent number: 7933860
    Abstract: The system receives an electronic communication, reviews the electronic communication to determine content of the electronic communication, applies rules to the content to determine a category associated with the electronic communication, wherein the rules relate to at least one of federal law, federal government regulations, state law, state government regulations, industry standards and administrative policies; and, stores the electronic communication based on the category.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: Ameriprise Financial, Inc.
    Inventors: Carol Vaughn Asselstine, Sherry Comes, Jason A. Erickson, Suzan Gail Kaufmann, Stuart A. Mears, Todd A. Nowacki, James C. Peterson
  • Publication number: 20110071018
    Abstract: This invention is directed a catalyst for dehydrogenating primary alcohols. In one embodiment, for example, the catalyst comprises a metal support (preferably a metal sponge support) having a copper-containing coating at the surface thereof. In another embodiment, the catalyst comprises a metal selected from the group consisting of zinc, cobalt, iron, tin and combinations thereof having a copper-containing coating at the surface thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: David A. Morgenstern, Juan P. Arhancet, Howard C. Berk, William L. Moench, JR., James C. Peterson
  • Patent number: 7895434
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of integrating existing strong encryption methods into the processing of a .ZIP file to provide a highly secure data container which provides flexibility in the use of symmetric and asymmetric encryption technology. The present invention adapts the well established .ZIP file format to support higher levels of security and multiple methods of data encryption and key management, thereby producing a highly secure and flexible digital container for electronically storing and transferring confidential data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Pkware, Inc.
    Inventor: James C. Peterson
  • Patent number: 7890465
    Abstract: A computer program for managing and manipulating archive zip files of a computer. The program includes a system and method for opening, creating, and modifying, and extracting zip archive files. The program is fully integrated into Microsoft Windows Explorer and is accessed via Explorer menus, toolbars, and/or drag and drop operations. An important feature of the program is the archive manager which may be used to open a zip file, create a new zip file, extract zip files, modify zip files, etc. The program is integrated into Microsoft Windows Explorer using the shell name space extension application program interface developed by Microsoft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Pkware, Inc.
    Inventors: Yuri Basin, Michael J. Beirne, James C. Peterson, Karen L. Peterson
  • Patent number: 7844579
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide an archive management application that operates within a host application to provide access to an archive and/or allow access to and/or modification of files in an archive using the host application's interface, instead of operating as a separate standalone archive management application. In an embodiment of the present invention, a file archiving system may include a user interface component, a file management component and a compression/extraction engine component. The user interface component may include an enhanced user interface of a host application that provides an interface for a user. The file management component may include a central directory that provides a representation of the contents of an archive. The compression/extraction engine component may include a file size module and/or a security module. The file size module may be used to compress and/or decompress a file in an archive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: PKWare, Inc.
    Inventors: James C. Peterson, Karen L. Peterson, Yuri Basin, Michael J. Beirne
  • Patent number: 7793099
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of integrating existing strong encryption methods into the processing of a .ZIP file to provide a highly secure data container which provides flexibility in the use of symmetric and asymmetric encryption technology. The present invention adapts the well established .ZIP file format to support higher levels of security and multiple methods of data encryption and key management, thereby producing a highly secure and flexible digital container for electronically storing and transferring confidential data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: PKWARE, Inc.
    Inventor: James C. Peterson
  • Publication number: 20100119070
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of integrating existing strong encryption methods into the processing of a .ZIP file to provide a highly secure data container which provides flexibility in the use of symmetric and asymmetric encryption technology. The present invention adapts the well established .ZIP file format to support higher levels of security and multiple methods of data encryption and key management, thereby producing a highly secure and flexible digital container for electronically storing and transferring confidential data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2010
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicant: PKWARE, Inc.
    Inventor: James C. Peterson
  • Publication number: 20090144565
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of integrating existing strong encryption methods into the processing of a .ZIP file to provide a highly secure data container which provides flexibility in the use of symmetric and asymmetric encryption technology. The present invention adapts the well established .ZIP file format to support higher levels of security and multiple methods of data encryption and key management, thereby producing a highly secure and flexible digital container for electronically storing and transferring confidential data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2009
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Inventor: James C. Peterson