Patents by Inventor John J. Bell

John J. Bell 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).

  • Patent number: 8600014
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a translation gateway is for use between a network of a messaging service provider and a hostile data network. The gateway is to forward messages using a secure connection through the hostile network, to a customer's network. Different types of inbound messages (e.g., voice; fax) can be delivered to a single client process running on a customer machine on the customer network. In addition, the translation gateway may be used to securely forward different types of outbound messages originating from the client process to the service provider's network (where the messages are retransmitted as voice calls or facsimiles into a telephone network). Other embodiments are also described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: j2 Global Communications
    Inventors: Leo A. D'Angelo, Kamran Izadpanah, John J. Bell
  • Publication number: 20120213348
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a translation gateway is for use between a network of a messaging service provider and a hostile data network. The gateway is to forward messages using a secure connection through the hostile network, to a customer's network. Different types of inbound messages (e.g., voice; fax) can be delivered to a single client process running on a customer machine on the customer network. In addition, the translation gateway may be used to securely forward different types of outbound messages originating from the client process to the service provider's network (where the messages are retransmitted as voice calls or facsimiles into a telephone network). Other embodiments are also described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2012
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicant: j2 Global Communications
    Inventors: Leo A. D'Angelo, Kamran Izadpanah, John J. Bell
  • Patent number: 8175229
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a translation gateway is for use between a network of a messaging service provider and a hostile data network. The gateway is to forward messages using a secure connection through the hostile network, to a customer's network. Different types of inbound messages (e.g., voice; fax) can be delivered to a single client process running on a customer machine on the customer network. In addition, the translation gateway may be used to securely forward different types of outbound messages originating from the client process to the service provider's network (where the messages are retransmitted as voice calls or facsimiles into a telephone network). Other embodiments are also described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: j2 Global Communications
    Inventors: Leo A. D'Angelo, Kamran Izadpanah, John J. Bell
  • Publication number: 20090225961
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a translation gateway is for use between a network of a messaging service provider and a hostile data network. The gateway is to forward messages using a secure connection through the hostile network, to a customer's network. Different types of inbound messages (e.g., voice; fax) can be delivered to a single client process running on a customer machine on the customer network. In addition, the translation gateway may be used to securely forward different types of outbound messages originating from the client process to the service provider's network (where the messages are retransmitted as voice calls or facsimiles into a telephone network). Other embodiments are also described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2009
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Applicant: j2 Global Communications
    Inventors: Leo A. D'Angelo, Kamran Izadpanah, John J. Bell
  • Patent number: 7539291
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a translation gateway is for use between a network of a messaging service provider and a hostile data network. The gateway is to forward messages using a secure connection through the hostile network, to a customer's network. Different types of inbound messages (e.g., voice; fax) can be delivered to a single client process running on a customer machine on the customer network. In addition, the translation gateway may be used to securely forward different types of outbound messages originating from the client process to the service provider's network (where the messages are retransmitted as voice calls or facsimiles into a telephone network). Other embodiments are also described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Assignee: j2 Global Communications
    Inventors: Leo A. D'Angelo, Kamran Izadpanah, John J. Bell
  • Publication number: 20040165603
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a translation gateway is for use between a network of a messaging service provider and a hostile data network. The gateway is to forward messages using a secure connection through the hostile network, to a customer's network. Different types of inbound messages (e.g., voice; fax) can be delivered to a single client process running on a customer machine on the customer network. In addition, the translation gateway may be used to securely forward different types of outbound messages originating from the client process to the service provider's network (where the messages are retransmitted as voice calls or facsimiles into a telephone network). Other embodiments are also described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2003
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Inventors: Leo A. D'Angelo, Kamran Izadpanah, John J. Bell
  • Patent number: 6534940
    Abstract: A marine macerator switch including a comparator programmable with over and under current limits corresponding with the characteristics of a macerator drive motor. A sensing circuit senses the real time motor current and compares it with the current limits to, at respective predetermined differentials, shut the motor down. The control also includes a timer programmed to allow the motor to run for a period of time corresponding with that required for emptying of the tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Assignee: Smart Marine Systems, LLC
    Inventors: John J. Bell, Ronald Alan Stoffel
  • Publication number: 20020190687
    Abstract: A marine macerator switch including a comparator programmable with over and under current limits corresponding with the characteristics of a macerator drive motor. A sensing circuit senses the real time motor current and compares it with the current limits to, at respective predetermined differentials, shut the motor down. The control also includes a timer programmed to allow the motor to run for a period of time corresponding with that required for emptying of the tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2001
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Applicant: Smart Marine Systems, LLC
    Inventors: John J. Bell, Ronald Alan Stoffel