Patents by Inventor John J. Molinelli

John J. Molinelli 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).

  • Microprocessor having decision pointer to process restore position
    Patent number: 4562538
    Abstract: Process switch operations common in multiprogramming environments in commercially available data processors, are carried out faster by providing a decision-making capability for determining whether it is later to be restored at the beginning of the process or at the point of interruption. Both hardware and software implementations are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 1983
    Date of Patent: December 31, 1985
    Assignee: AT&T Bell Laboratories
    Inventors: Alan D. Berenbaum, Anand Jagannathan, John J. Molinelli, Steven P. Pekarich
  • Computer system with improved process switch routine
    Patent number: 4484274
    Abstract: Process switch operations common in multiprogramming environments in commercially available data processors, are carried out faster herein by providing a decision-making capability for determining whether only a subset or all of the usually saved data actually is to be saved each time a process switch operation is called for. Both hardware and software implementations are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 1982
    Date of Patent: November 20, 1984
    Assignee: AT&T Bell Laboratories
    Inventors: Alan D. Berenbaum, Anand Jagannathan, John J. Molinelli, Steven P. Pekarich