Patents by Inventor John Elmore Schier

John Elmore Schier 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).

  • Method, device, and network for providing secure communication environments
    Patent number: 6976176
    Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a method, device, and network for providing secure communication environments. In one form, a communication network operable to provide a secure communication environment is disclosed. The communication network includes a communication device operable to request the secure communication environment. The communication network further includes a communication server operable to be coupled to the communication device to enable the secure communication environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2005
    Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: John Elmore Schier