Patents by Inventor Jeffrey A. Price

Jeffrey A. Price 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: 20160062897
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for processing a storage operation in a system with an added level of storage caching. The method includes receiving, in a storage cache, a read request from a host processor that identifies requested data and determining whether the requested data is in a cache memory of the storage cache. If the requested data is in the cache memory of the storage cache, the requested data may be obtained from the storage cache and sent to the host processor. If the requested data is not in the cache memory of the storage cache, the read request may be sent to a host bus adapter operatively coupled to a storage system. The storage cache is transparent to the host processor and the host bus adapter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2015
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventor: Jeffrey A. Price
  • Patent number: 9195603
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for processing a storage operation in a system with an added level of storage caching. The method includes receiving, in a storage cache, a read request from a host processor that identifies requested data and determining whether the requested data is in a cache memory of the storage cache. If the requested data is in the cache memory of the storage cache, the requested data may be obtained from the storage cache and sent to the host processor. If the requested data is not in the cache memory of the storage cache, the read request may be sent to a host bus adapter operatively coupled to a storage system. The storage cache is transparent to the host processor and the host bus adapter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventor: Jeffrey A. Price
  • Publication number: 20130042066
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for processing a storage operation in a system with an added level of storage caching. The method includes receiving, in a storage cache, a read request from a host processor that identifies requested data and determining whether the requested data is in a cache memory of the storage cache. If the requested data is in the cache memory of the storage cache, the requested data may be obtained from the storage cache and sent to the host processor. If the requested data is not in the cache memory of the storage cache, the read request may be sent to a host bus adapter operatively coupled to a storage system. The storage cache is transparent to the host processor and the host bus adapter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2011
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Inventor: Jeffrey A. Price
  • Patent number: 7543100
    Abstract: A node controller for a data storage system having at least one node provides access to a data storage facility. The node controller is distinct from a computer-memory complex of the node. The node controller provides overall control for transferring data through the node.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: 3PAR, Inc.
    Inventors: Ashok Singhal, Jeffrey A. Price, David J. Broniarczyk, George R. Cameron
  • Patent number: 6658478
    Abstract: A data storage system includes a plurality of nodes for providing access to a data storage facility. Each node has a computer-memory complex to provide general purpose computing for the node, a node controller to control data transfers through the respective node, and a cluster memory to buffer data for the data transfers. A plurality of communication paths interconnect the nodes, with a separate communication path provided for each two nodes of the data storage system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Assignee: 3PARdata, Inc.
    Inventors: Ashok Singhal, Jeffrey A. Price, David J. Broniarczyk, George C. Cameron
  • Publication number: 20030188079
    Abstract: A node controller for a data storage system having at least one node provides access to a data storage facility. The node controller is distinct from a computer-memory complex of the node. The node controller provides overall control for transferring data through the node.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2001
    Publication date: October 2, 2003
    Inventors: Ashok Singhal, Jeffrey A. Price, David J. Broniarczyk, George R. Cameron
  • Patent number: 6039105
    Abstract: A cargo shade attachment for retaining a cargo shade having a non-compressible roller tube with end caps thereon. The cargo shade attachment includes a pocket connected to an interior panel in a cargo area of a vehicle, a slidable plunger having a surface for engaging the end cap being mounted within the pocket, and a biasing device for urging the plunger toward a center line of the vehicle such that the plunger exerts a compressive force on the end cap of the cargo shade thereby retaining the cargo shade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2000
    Assignee: Irvin Automotive Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin M. Patmore, Jeffrey A. Price, Michael C. Trombley
  • Patent number: 5813449
    Abstract: A vehicle security shade adapted for use within the interior compartment of a motor vehicle and having a shade which can be extended to enclose the vehicle compartment area. The shade assembly is removably attached to the motor vehicle interior by using one or more end piece assemblies having a telescoping end piece. The end piece is biased to an outer position through the use of a compression spring. The end piece engages with a socket or other mounting feature of the motor vehicle interior trim. The axially moveable end piece includes a blocking means which allows the end piece to move under the influence of the compression spring to its outer position but is blocked from returning from its inner position until an actuator is manually operated. The positive mechanical blocking of inward movement of the end piece is provided at a plurality of relative extended positions of the end piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1998
    Assignee: Irvin Automotive Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin M. Patmore, Jeffrey A. Price, Michael C. Trombley
  • Patent number: 5040628
    Abstract: A rigid maintenance cover is mounted under the hood, on top of the engine of an automotive vehicle. The cover protects the user while checking various fluid levels, such as the oil, brake fluid, and so forth. The inlet ends of the various conduits for checking such fluids extend above the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 20, 1991
    Inventor: Jeffrey A. Price