Patents by Inventor James Gibb

James Gibb 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: 20160110380
    Abstract: The method performed by the apparatus includes interconnecting a first file system managing unit 310 between the plurality of client computers 100 and the second file system managing unit 410, creating a first directory /root in a first file system managed by the first file system managing unit 310, associating a first directory /root of the second file system with the first directory /root of the first file system, enabling on-demand virtualization of the second file system by the first file system managing unit 310 based on client requests received from the client computers 100 at the first file system managing unit 310 and based on the association between the first directory of the first file system and the first directory of the second file system, and enabling indirect client access to the second file system through the first file system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2013
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventors: Richard POWELL, James GIBBS, Timothy WARNER, Zahra TABAALOUTE
  • Publication number: 20160055173
    Abstract: The method and an apparatus provides a virtualized file system enabling indirect access to a second file system in a data storage system comprising a plurality of client computers 100 and a second file system managing unit 410 for managing the second file system and enabling client access to the second file system, the method comprising interconnecting a first file system managing unit 310 between the plurality of client computers 100 and the second file system managing unit 410, creating a directory /root in a first file system managed by the first file system managing unit 310, a directory /root of the second file system with the directory /root of the first file system, enabling on-demand virtualization of the second file system by the first file system managing unit 310 based on client requests received from the client computers 100 at the first file system managing unit 310.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: Richard POWELL, James GIBBS, Timothy WARNER, Zahra TABAALOUTE
  • Publication number: 20160004720
    Abstract: Object-level replication of cloned objects from a source file system to a target file system in a data storage system maintains relationships between related objects including shared data blocks so that storage requirements in the target file system match storage requirements of the source file system. Specialized processing may be used to scan an indirection object that refers to other file system objects such that objects requiring replication can be identified on an incremental basis based on checkpoint numbers. Checkpoints in the target file system are managed so that checkpoint number requirements for replicated clone objects are enforced in the target file system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2013
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventors: Zahra Tabaaloute, James Gibbs, Daniel Picken, Jonathan Teh
  • Patent number: 9191464
    Abstract: The method and an apparatus provides a virtualized file system enabling indirect access to a second file system in a data storage system comprising a plurality of client computers 100 and a second file system managing unit 410 for managing the second file system and enabling client access to the second file system, the method comprising interconnecting a first file system managing unit 310 between the plurality of client computers 100 and the second file system managing unit 410, creating a directory /root in a first file system managed by the first file system managing unit 310, a directory /root of the second file system with the directory /root of the first file system, enabling on-demand virtualization of the second file system by the first file system managing unit 310 based on client requests received from the client computers 100 at the first file system managing unit 310.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: Hitachi Data Systems Engineering UK Limited
    Inventors: Richard Powell, James Gibbs, Timothy Warner, Zahra Tabaaloute
  • Publication number: 20150320830
    Abstract: The present invention provides, in part, a Paenibacillus sp. isolate, designated Paenibacillus polymyxa JB05-01-1, as well as an anti-microbial agent obtained from the bacterium or cell culture supernatant thereof. Compositions, methods and uses are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2015
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: Ronald Teather, John Baah, Karim Naghmouchi, James Gibbs Watson, Djamel Drider
  • Publication number: 20150274557
    Abstract: Methods and systems for producing super-oxygenated water. The methods and systems combine strategies capable of affording super-oxygenated water and comprise the use of at least two oxygenators arranged in series or in parallel. Super-oxygenated water produced by the methods and systems shows extended stability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Inventors: James Gibbs Watson, Mike Bauer, Paul Anthony Thomas
  • Publication number: 20150213032
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for data migration of a first file system in a data storage system comprising a plurality of client computers 100, a first file system managing unit 310 for managing the first file system and being connected to the plurality of client computers 100, and a second file system managing unit 410 for managing a second file system and being connected to the first file system managing unit 310, the second file system comprising a plurality of data files and the first file system comprising a plurality of external link objects, each external link object of the first file system being associated with a respective data file of the second file system for enabling client access to the respective data file of the second file system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2013
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventors: Richard Powell, James Gibbs, Daniel Picken, Timothy Warner, Zahra Tabaaloute, Chris Aston, Jon Smith, Ray Brown, Joseph Smith, Michael Benson
  • Publication number: 20150012571
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for providing a virtualized file system enabling indirect access to a second file system in a data storage system comprising a plurality of client computers 100 and a second file system managing unit 410 for managing the second file system and enabling client access to the second file system, the method comprising interconnecting a first file system managing unit 310 between the plurality of client computers 100 and the second file system managing unit 410, creating a first directory /root in a first file system managed by the first file system managing unit 310, associating a first directory /root of the second file system with the first directory /root of the first file system, enabling on-demand virtualization of the second file system by the first file system managing unit 310 based on client requests received from the client computers 100 at the first file system managing unit 310 and based on the association between the first directory of the fi
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2014
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Inventors: Richard POWELL, James GIBBS, Timothy WARNER, Zahra TABAALOUTE
  • Publication number: 20150012567
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for data migration of a first file system in a data storage system comprising a plurality of client computers 100, a first file system managing unit 310 for managing the first file system and being connected to the plurality of client computers 100, and a second file system managing unit 410 for managing a second file system and being connected to the first file system managing unit 310, the second file system comprising a plurality of data files and the first file system comprising a plurality of external link objects, each external link object of the first file system being associated with a respective data file of the second file system for enabling client access to the respective data file of the second file system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2014
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Inventors: Richard POWELL, James GIBBS, Daniel PICKEN, Timothy WARNER, Zahra TABAALOUTE, Chris ASTON, Jon SMITH, Ray BROWN, Joseph SMITH, Michael BENSON
  • Patent number: 8882631
    Abstract: A gearbox for a wind turbine has a bearing arrangement positioned on the downwind side of a first stage planet carrier at a single locus. The planet carrier has a portion extending radially inwards and axially downwind from the planet gears. Thus, the weight of the gearbox is supported between the two theoretical support points of the pair of back to back tapered roller bearings at the downwind side of the first stage planet carrier. A member of unitary construction comprising gearbox flange, input shaft and first stage planet carrier, which can be cast as one piece, reduces the weight of this part compared to previous designs having separate components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Romax Technology Limited
    Inventors: Christopher James Blockley, David John Scott, Paul James Gibbs, Siu Yun Poon, Ketan Chandrakant Paua
  • Patent number: 8827863
    Abstract: A planet carrier 100 has a member 110 which is resistant to buckling caused by torsional stress and which increases a torsional stiffness of the planet carrier 100, so that a torsion load is transmitted evenly from the input member 120 into the planet pins 104 without twisting the planet carrier 100.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Romax Technology Limited
    Inventors: Siu Yun Poon, Paul James Gibbs, Liang Xu
  • Patent number: 8535393
    Abstract: A method, structure, system of aligning a substrate to a photomask. The method includes: directing incident light through a pattern of clear regions transparent to the incident light in an opaque-to-the-incident-light region of a photomask, through a lens and onto a photodiode formed in a substrate, the photodiodes electrically connected to a light emitting diode formed in the substrate, the light emitting diode emitting light of different wavelength than a wavelength of the incident lights; measuring an intensity of emitted light from light emitting diode; and adjusting alignment of the photomask to the substrate based on the measured intensity of emitted light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Axel Aguado Granados, Benjamin Aaron Fox, Nathaniel James Gibbs, Andrew Benson Maki, John Edward Sheets, II, Trevor Joseph Timpane
  • Patent number: 8536587
    Abstract: A method, structure, system of aligning a substrate to a photomask. The method includes: directing incident light through a pattern of clear regions transparent to the incident light in an opaque-to-the-incident-light region of a photomask, through a lens and onto a photodiode formed in a substrate, the photodiodes electrically connected to a light emitting diode formed in the substrate, the light emitting diode emitting light of different wavelength than a wavelength of the incident lights; measuring an intensity of emitted light from light emitting diode; and adjusting alignment of the photomask to the substrate based on the measured intensity of emitted light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Axel Aguado Granados, Benjamin Aaron Fox, Nathaniel James Gibbs, Andrew Benson Maki, John Edward Sheets, II, Trevor Joseph Timpane
  • Publication number: 20130118302
    Abstract: A gear arrangement including a first gear arranged to rotate about a first longitudinal axis and including a first plurality of gear teeth, and a first portion including a first surface and a second gear arranged to rotate about a second longitudinal axis and including a second plurality of gear teeth, and a second portion including a second surface. The first surface and the second surface are arranged to abut one another and restrict relative non-rotational movement of the first gear and the second gear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Inventors: Siu Yun Poon, Christopher James Blockley, David John Scott, Paul James Gibbs, Michael Cosmo Barnes
  • Publication number: 20130101559
    Abstract: The present invention provides, in part, a Paenibacillus sp. isolate, designated Paenibacillus polymyxa JB05-01-1, as well as an anti-microbial agent obtained from the bacterium or cell culture supernatant thereof. Compositions, methods and uses are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Applicant: Best Environmental Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald Munday Teather, John Baah, Karim Naghmouchi, James Gibbs Watson, Djamel Drider
  • Publication number: 20120238402
    Abstract: A gearbox for a wind turbine has a bearing arrangement positioned on the downwind side of a first stage planet carrier at a single locus. The planet carrier has a portion extending radially inwards and axially downwind from the planet gears. Thus, the weight of the gearbox is supported between the two theoretical support points of the pair of back to back tapered roller bearings at the down wind side of the first stage planet carrier. A member of unitary construction comprising gearbox flange, input shaft and first stage planet carrier, which can be cast as one piece, reduces the weight of this part compared to previous designs having separate components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Inventors: Christopher James Blockley, David John Scott, Paul James Gibbs, Siu Yun Poon, Ketan Chandrakant Paua
  • Publication number: 20120121543
    Abstract: The present invention provides, in part, a Paenibacillus sp. isolate, designated Paenibacillus polymyxa JB05-01-1, as well as an anti-microbial agent obtained from the bacterium or cell culture supernatant thereof. Compositions, methods and uses are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2011
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: Best Environmental Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald Teather, John Baah, Karim Naghmouchi, James Gibbs Watson, Djamel Drider
  • Patent number: 8108820
    Abstract: A method, program product and apparatus include extending lengths that project from a microchip trace into dielectric material. The extending lengths may not connect to another trace. Placement of the extending lengths may be optimized to increase the dissipation of heat from the trace, while maintaining an acceptable level of capacitance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Axel Aguado Granados, Benjamin Aaron Fox, Nathaniel James Gibbs, Andrew Benson Maki, Trevor Joseph Timpane
  • Publication number: 20110269077
    Abstract: A method, structure, system of aligning a substrate to a photomask. The method comprising: directing light through a clear region of the photomask in a photolithography tool, through a lens of the tool and onto a set of at least three diffraction minor arrays on the substrate, each diffraction minor array of the set of at least three diffraction minor arrays comprising a single row of minors, all mirrors in any particular diffraction minor array spaced apart a same distance, minors in different diffraction minor arrays spaced apart different distances; measuring an intensity of light diffracted from the set of at least three diffraction mirror arrays onto an array of photo detectors; and adjusting a temperature of the photomask or photomask and lens based on the measured intensity of light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2011
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Axel Aguado Granados, Benjamin Aaron Fox, Nathaniel James Gibbs, Andrew Benson Maki, Trevor Joseph Timpane
  • Patent number: 7989337
    Abstract: A method and structure are provided for implementing vertical airgap structures between chip metal layers. A first metal layer is formed. A first layer of silicon dioxide dielectric is deposited onto the first metal layer. A vertical air gap is etched from the first layer of silicon dioxide dielectric above the first metal layer. A second layer of silicon dioxide dielectric is deposited and the vertical air gap is sealed. A next trace layer is etched from the second layer of silicon dioxide dielectric and a via opening is etched from the second and first layers of silicon dioxide dielectric. Then metal is deposited into the next trace layer and metal is deposited into the via opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Axel Aguado Granados, Benjamin Aaron Fox, Nathaniel James Gibbs, Andrew Benson Maki, Trevor Joseph Timpane