Patents by Inventor James Vernon Pursel

James Vernon Pursel 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).

  • Virtual media systems, methods and devices
    Patent number: 9398072
    Abstract: In a KVM system, a system provides for USB devices to be accessed by target computers. A KVM switch connects a client with a target server via a network, the client computer having at least one device attached thereto. A second mechanism connects to a USB port of the target and communicates with the target using a USB protocol. A client mechanism communicates with the second mechanism via the network. A virtual media mechanism enables the target server to access the USB device attached to the client.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: Avocent Corporation
    Inventors: Steven Blackwell, Christopher L. Thomas, Philip M. Kirshtein, David H. Stafford, James Vernon Pursel, Paul D. Durden
  • Virtual media systems, methods and devices
    Patent number: 7640382
    Abstract: In a KVM system, a system provides for USB devices to be accessed by target computers. A KVM switch connects a client with a target server via a network, the client computer having at least one device attached thereto. A second mechanism connects to a USB port of the target and communicates with the target using a USB protocol. A client mechanism communicates with the second mechanism via the network. A virtual media mechanism enables the target server to access the USB device attached to the client.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: Avocent Corporation
    Inventors: Steven Blackwell, Christopher L. Thomas, Philip M. Kirshtein, David H. Stafford, James Vernon Pursel, Paul D. Durden