Patents by Inventor Jerry Allen

Jerry Allen 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: 20230068721
    Abstract: A method and system of applying a security vulnerability assessment of a software program. The method comprises directing, from a security assessing server, to a software program under execution, a plurality of attack vectors, diagnosing a set of results associated with the software program under execution as comprising a security vulnerability, the set of results produced based at least in part on the plurality of attack vectors, and assessing a monetary premium of a risk insurance policy merited by an enterprise based at least in part on a level of control ceded to an attacker in accordance with the set of results.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2022
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventors: Matthew Canada, Jerry Allen Craig, II, Kathrine Dass, Raja Krishnamurthy, Dipanjan Nag, Eugene Noble, David Anthony Rigsby, Richard Nathan Toney, Stephen J. Veneruso
  • Publication number: 20230031920
    Abstract: A seat assembly for a choke valve assembly includes a housing having an internal passage, in which the housing is formed from a non-superhard material. The seat assembly also includes a seat disposed within the internal passage of the housing. The seat is configured to engage a needle of the choke valve assembly while the choke valve assembly is in a closed state, and the seat is formed from a first superhard material. In addition, the seat assembly includes an annular insert disposed within the internal passage of the housing downstream from the seat. The annular insert is formed from a second superhard material, and a maximum cross-sectional area of the seat along a longitudinal axis of the seat assembly is greater than a maximum cross-sectional area of the annular insert along the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2021
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Inventors: Declan Elliott, Scott Dahlgren, Edmund Peter McHugh, Abinesh Gnanavelu, Jerry Allen Martino, David C. Hoyle
  • Patent number: 11544385
    Abstract: A method and system for dynamic testing and diagnostic assessment of security vulnerability of cloud-based enterprise software applications. The method comprises directing, to a software program under execution, a series of attack vectors; diagnosing a set of results associated with the software execution as comprising one of a security vulnerability and not a security vulnerability, the set of results produced based at least in part on the attack vectors; and assessing a dynamic security vulnerability score for the software program based at least in part on the diagnosing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: Ventech Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Canada, Jerry Allen Craig, II, Kathrine Dass, Raja Krishnamurthy, Dipanjan Nag, Eugene Noble, David Anthony Rigsby, Richard Nathan Toney, Stephen J. Veneruso
  • Publication number: 20220385783
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to signal encoding for elements within PDF files. One implementation encodes an artwork element under different encoding conditions, and selects a winner version based on resulting signal robustness and/or visibility. Other implementations generate PDF layer masks to help determine overall embedding robustness, including interference from layered elements. Other implementations are provided too.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2022
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: Trent J. Brundage, Jerry Allen McMahan, JR.
  • Publication number: 20220368697
    Abstract: A method and system of rendering security events in execution of a software application in a communication network. The method comprises receiving, at a memory of a server computing device, a waiver parameter specification identifying a waiver parameter in association with a recipient client device, the waiver parameter pertaining to a security violation event in accordance with a set of predetermined security policy violations, monitoring, via a processor of the server computing device, for the waiver parameter being generated, and generating, based on the monitoring, a waiver notification interface providing capability for including at least a set of successful pipeline execution results as evidence that the security violation event has been resolved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Matthew Canada, Jerry Allen Craig, II, Kathrine Dass, Raja Krishnamurthy, David Anthony Rigsby, Richard Nathan Toney, Stephen J. Veneruso
  • Publication number: 20220335137
    Abstract: Method and system of deploying a trained machine learning neural network in dynamic testing of security vulnerability in software applications. The method comprises directing, from a security assessing server computing device, to a software program under execution, a series of attack vectors, deploying a set of results produced in accordance with the software program under execution and the attack vectors to an input layer of the trained machine learning neural network, the trained machine learning neural network comprising an output layer that is interconnected with the input layer via a set of intermediate layers, and identifying, in accordance with a predetermined threshold percentage value of false positive software security vulnerability defects, one or more software security vulnerability defects associated with the results produced, the software security vulnerability defects being generated in accordance with the output layer of the trained machine learning neural network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2022
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Inventors: Matthew Canada, Jerry Allen Craig, II, Kathrine Dass, Raja Krishnamurthy, David Anthony Rigsby, Richard Nathan Toney, Stephen J. Veneruso
  • Publication number: 20220284535
    Abstract: A vector graphics file includes at least one artwork layer and at least one watermark layer. The watermark layer comprises a pattern of vector graphics primitives, each of which is filled with a color that is a tinted variant of the color of the location in the artwork that the primitive overlies. Such layered arrangement enables the watermark to be added or omitted, and varied in strength, payload and appearance, at will. Yet the artwork is left unchanged through such manipulations. In some embodiments the watermark conveys a multi-symbol Global Trade Item Number (GTIN), and the file is used to generate a label or packaging for a food or general merchandise retail item. A great number of other arrangements, features and advantages are also detailed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2022
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Inventors: Ajith M. Kamath, Christopher A. Ambiel, Geoffrey B. Rhoads, Annalou Vincent, Maxfield T. Torke, Jerry Allen McMahan, JR.
  • Patent number: 11436335
    Abstract: A method and system for implementing AI based neural networks for data analytics in dynamic testing of security vulnerability of cloud-based enterprise software applications. The method comprises directing, to a software program under execution, a series of attack vectors; diagnosing an at least a first set of results associated with the software program under execution as comprising one of a security vulnerability and not a security vulnerability, the at least a first set of results produced based at least in part on the attack vectors; and training a machine learning neural network classifier in accordance with a supervised classification that identifies false positive vulnerability defects of the at least a first set of results to produce a trained classifier, the neural network classifier including an input and an output layers connected via at least one intermediate layer that is configured in accordance with an initial matrix of weights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: Ventech Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Canada, Jerry Allen Craig, II, Kathrine Dass, Raja Krishnamurthy, David Anthony Rigsby, Richard Nathan Toney, Stephen J. Veneruso
  • Patent number: 11438339
    Abstract: A method and system of rendering security events in execution of a software application in a communication network. The method comprises receiving, at a memory of the server computing device, a waiver parameter specification identifying at least one waiver parameter in association with at least one recipient client device of the plurality of client computing devices, the at least one waiver parameter based at least in part on an expected security event in the software application execution; during concurrent execution, in a processor of the server computing device, of object code of the software application, generating at least one waiver task automaton that monitors for the at least one waiver parameter; and generating, based on the monitoring, at a client interface of the at least one recipient communication device, a waiver notification interface in accordance with concurrent execution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: Ventech Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Canada, Jerry Allen Craig, II, Kathrine Dass, Raja Krishnamurthy, David Anthony Rigsby, Richard Nathan Toney, Stephen J. Veneruso
  • Patent number: 11429939
    Abstract: This disclosure provides methods and systems for performing authentication in a virtual reality environment. In some implementations, the system receives a request for access to a virtual reality financial center requiring authentication from a user. The system can collect user identification information that identifies the user and verification information required to verify the user's identity via a virtual reality platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: UNITED SERVICES AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION (USAA)
    Inventors: Adrian Borunda, Richard Tanner, Jeffrey Joseph Szcinski, Cale Riley Spratt, Jerry Allen Phelps
  • Publication number: 20220207642
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to signal encoding for printed objects such as product packaging, labels and hangtags. One implementation obtains a color image representing CMY color channels, and alters the color image to include an encoded signal by altering values representing CIELAB a* and b*, all the while keeping L* on or within a predetermined tolerance of a contour representing a constant value. Other implementations are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2021
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Inventor: Jerry Allen McMahan, JR.
  • Patent number: 11288764
    Abstract: A vector graphics file includes at least one artwork layer and at least one watermark layer. The watermark layer comprises a pattern of vector graphics primitives, each of which is filled with a color that is a tinted variant of the color of the location in the artwork that the primitive overlies. Such layered arrangement enables the watermark to be added or omitted, and varied in strength, payload and appearance, at will. Yet the artwork is left unchanged through such manipulations. In some embodiments the watermark conveys a multi-symbol Global Trade Item Number (GTIN), and the file is used to generate a label or packaging for a food or general merchandise retail item. A great number of other arrangements, features and advantages are also detailed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Digimarc Corporation
    Inventors: Ajith M. Kamath, Christopher A. Ambiel, Geoffrey B. Rhoads, Annalou Vincent, Maxfield T. Torke, Jerry Allen McMahan, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11233918
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to signal encoding for elements within PDF files. One implementation encodes an artwork element under different encoding conditions, and selects a winner version based on resulting signal robustness and/or visibility. Other implementations generate PDF layer masks to help determine overall embedding robustness, including interference from layered elements. Other implementations are provided too.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: Digimarc Corporation
    Inventors: Trent J. Brundage, Jerry Allen McMahan, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11188996
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to signal encoding for printed objects such as product packaging, labels and hangtags. One implementation obtains a color image representing CMY color channels, and alters the color image to include an encoded signal by altering values representing CIELAB a* and b*, all the while keeping L* on or within a predetermined tolerance of a contour representing a constant value. Other implementations are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: Digimarc Corporation
    Inventor: Jerry Allen McMahan, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20210259332
    Abstract: A clothing article including a tourniquet disclosed. In one implementation, the clothing article is worn high at the waist or on the leg. The clothing article includes a belt. The belt presents a holster having a tourniquet. The tourniquet provides a tourniquet strap, a windlass rod and a V-ring. The tourniquet strap mounts to the holster and the windlass rod mounts to the tourniquet strap. When a user gets injured on the leg, the user tightens the tourniquet strap by twisting the windlass rod to further tighten the tourniquet strap such that bleeding stops from the injured area. Further, the V-ring locks the position of the windlass rod once it is determined that adequate pressure is achieved on the leg. In another implementation, the clothing article comes in a vest configuration and the tourniquet mounts at sleeves of the clothing article. The tourniquet helps to stop blood flow to the injured area on the arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2021
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventor: Jerry Allen Nance, II
  • Patent number: 11070701
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to signal encoding for product packaging and other printed objects. One implementation utilizes a target reflectance value for image content combined with an encoded signal at or around 660 nm to guide color changes. Luminance change is controlled through opposing color shifts, while maintaining the target reflectance value. Other implementations are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: Digimarc Corporation
    Inventor: Jerry Allen McMahan, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20210112175
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to signal encoding for product packaging and other printed objects. One implementation utilizes a target reflectance value for image content combined with an encoded signal at or around 660 nm to guide color changes. Luminance change is controlled through opposing color shifts, while maintaining the target reflectance value. Other implementations are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2019
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Inventor: Jerry Allen McMahan, JR.
  • Publication number: 20210110505
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to signal encoding for printed objects such as product packaging, labels and hangtags. One implementation obtains a color image representing CMY color channels, and alters the color image to include an encoded signal by altering values representing CIELAB a* and b*, all the while keeping L* on or within a predetermined tolerance of a contour representing a constant value. Other implementations are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2020
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Inventor: Jerry Allen McMahan, JR.
  • Publication number: 20210044593
    Abstract: A method and system of rendering security events in execution of a software application in a communication network. The method comprises receiving, at a memory of the server computing device, a waiver parameter specification identifying at least one waiver parameter in association with at least one recipient client device of the plurality of client computing devices, the at least one waiver parameter based at least in part on an expected security event in the software application execution; during concurrent execution, in a processor of the server computing device, of object code of the software application, generating at least one waiver task automaton that monitors for the at least one waiver parameter; and generating, based on the monitoring, at a client interface of the at least one recipient communication device, a waiver notification interface in accordance with concurrent execution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2019
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Inventors: Matthew Canada, Jerry Allen Craig, II, Kathrine Dass, Raja Krishnamurthy, David Anthony Rigsby, Richard Nathan Toney, Stephen J. Veneruso
  • Publication number: 20210034752
    Abstract: A method and system for dynamic testing and diagnostic assessment of security vulnerability of cloud-based enterprise software applications. The method comprises directing, to a software program under execution, a series of attack vectors; diagnosing a set of results associated with the software execution as comprising one of a security vulnerability and not a security vulnerability, the set of results produced based at least in part on the attack vectors; and assessing a dynamic security vulnerability score for the software program based at least in part on the diagnosing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2019
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Inventors: Matthew Canada, Jerry Allen Craig, II, Kathrine Dass, Raja Krishnamurthy, Dipanjan Nag, Eugene Noble, David Anthony Rigsby, Richard Nathan Toney, Stephen J. Veneruso