Patents by Inventor Joseph Valente

Joseph Valente 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: 11924344
    Abstract: A method for accessing customer data includes receiving an access request requesting access to customer data stored on a storage abstraction. The access request includes a justification that specifies a purpose/reason for requesting access to the customer data. The method also includes validating the justification, and after validating the justification, transmitting the justification to an external key management service associated with a customer of the customer data. The external key management service is configured to grant or deny access to the customer data based on the justification. The method also includes receiving an approved access token from the external key management service when the external key management service grants access to the customer data and accessing the customer data stored on the storage abstraction using the approved access token received from the external key management service.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Valente, Nicole Jones, David Lee
  • Publication number: 20230254140
    Abstract: A method for accessing customer data includes receiving an access request requesting access to customer data stored on a storage abstraction. The access request includes a justification that specifies a purpose/reason for requesting access to the customer data. The method also includes validating the justification, and after validating the justification, transmitting the justification to an external key management service associated with a customer of the customer data. The external key management service is configured to grant or deny access to the customer data based on the justification. The method also includes receiving an approved access token from the external key management service when the external key management service grants access to the customer data and accessing the customer data stored on the storage abstraction using the approved access token received from the external key management service.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2023
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventors: Joseph Valente, Nicole Jones, David Lee
  • Patent number: 11652624
    Abstract: A method for accessing customer data includes receiving an access request requesting access to customer data stored on a storage abstraction. The access request includes a justification that specifies a purpose/reason for requesting access to the customer data. The method also includes validating the justification, and after validating the justification, transmitting the justification to an external key management service associated with a customer of the customer data. The external key management service is configured to grant or deny access to the customer data based on the justification. The method also includes receiving an approved access token from the external key management service when the external key management service grants access to the customer data and accessing the customer data stored on the storage abstraction using the approved access token received from the external key management service.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Valente, Nicole Jones, David Lee
  • Publication number: 20220182225
    Abstract: A method for accessing customer data includes receiving an access request requesting access to customer data stored on a storage abstraction. The access request includes a justification that specifies a purpose/reason for requesting access to the customer data. The method also includes validating the justification, and after validating the justification, transmitting the justification to an external key management service associated with a customer of the customer data. The external key management service is configured to grant or deny access to the customer data based on the justification. The method also includes receiving an approved access token from the external key management service when the external key management service grants access to the customer data and accessing the customer data stored on the storage abstraction using the approved access token received from the external key management service.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2022
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Applicant: Google LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Valente, Nicole Jones, David Lee
  • Patent number: 11277263
    Abstract: A method for accessing customer data includes receiving an access request requesting access to customer data stored on a storage abstraction. The access request includes a justification that specifies a purpose/reason for requesting access to the customer data. The method also includes validating the justification, and after validating the justification, transmitting the justification to an external key management service associated with a customer of the customer data. The external key management service is configured to grant or deny access to the customer data based on the justification. The method also includes receiving an approved access token from the external key management service when the external key management service grants access to the customer data and accessing the customer data stored on the storage abstraction using the approved access token received from the external key management service.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Valente, Nicole Jones, David Lee
  • Publication number: 20210067324
    Abstract: A method for accessing customer data includes receiving an access request requesting access to customer data stored on a storage abstraction. The access request includes a justification that specifies a purpose/reason for requesting access to the customer data. The method also includes validating the justification, and after validating the justification, transmitting the justification to an external key management service associated with a customer of the customer data. The external key management service is configured to grant or deny access to the customer data based on the justification. The method also includes receiving an approved access token from the external key management service when the external key management service grants access to the customer data and accessing the customer data stored on the storage abstraction using the approved access token received from the external key management service.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2019
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Applicant: Google LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Valente, Nicole Jones, David Lee
  • Publication number: 20160101691
    Abstract: A disconnecting driveline component can include a shaft coupled to one of a pair of output members of a differential. A clutch input can be coupled for rotation with one of a ring gear and the one of the output members. A clutch output can be coupled for rotation with one of a differential case and the shaft. A collar can be axially-slidable between a first position, where the collar couples the clutch input and the clutch output to transmit rotational power therebetween, and a second position where the collar is rotatably decoupled from one of the clutch input and the clutch output. A pilot input can be non-rotatably coupled to the clutch input. A pilot output can be fixed to the clutch output. An electromagnet can draw the pilot input into frictional engagement with the pilot output when the collar is in the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2014
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Inventor: Paul Joseph Valente
  • Patent number: 9302581
    Abstract: A disconnecting driveline component can include a shaft coupled to one of a pair of output members of a differential. A clutch input can be coupled for rotation with one of a ring gear and the one of the output members. A clutch output can be coupled for rotation with one of a differential case and the shaft. A collar can be axially-slidable between a first position, where the collar couples the clutch input and the clutch output to transmit rotational power therebetween, and a second position where the collar is rotatably decoupled from one of the clutch input and the clutch output. A pilot input can be non-rotatably coupled to the clutch input. A pilot output can be fixed to the clutch output. An electromagnet can draw the pilot input into frictional engagement with the pilot output when the collar is in the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul Joseph Valente
  • Patent number: 8986148
    Abstract: A disconnectable driveline arrangement for an all-wheel drive vehicle includes a power take-off unit having a disconnect mechanism, a rear drive module having a torque transfer device providing a disconnect function, a speed synchronization function and a torque biasing function, and a control system for controlling actuation of the disconnect mechanism and the torque transfer device. The power take-off unit and the rear drive module can each be equipped with a two-speed range shift unit which, under the control of the control system, permits establishment of high and low speed drive connections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: James Preston Downs, Paul Joseph Valente
  • Publication number: 20150011349
    Abstract: A disconnectable driveline arrangement for an all-wheel drive vehicle includes a power take-off unit having a disconnect mechanism, a rear drive module having a torque transfer device providing a disconnect function, a speed synchronization function and a torque biasing function, and a control system for controlling actuation of the disconnect mechanism and the torque transfer device. The power take-off unit and the rear drive module can each be equipped with a two-speed range shift unit which, under the control of the control system, permits establishment of high and low speed drive connections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2013
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Inventors: James Preston Downs, Paul Joseph Valente
  • Patent number: 8795126
    Abstract: A disconnectable driveline arrangement for an all-wheel drive vehicle includes a power take-off unit having a disconnect mechanism, a rear drive module having a torque transfer device providing a disconnect function, a speed synchronization function and a torque biasing function, and a control system for controlling actuation of the disconnect mechanism and the torque transfer device. The power take-off unit and the rear drive module can each be equipped with a two-speed range shift unit which, under the control of the control system, permits establishment of high and low speed drive connections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: James Preston Downs, Paul Joseph Valente
  • Publication number: 20130303326
    Abstract: A disconnectable driveline arrangement for an all-wheel drive vehicle includes a power take-off unit having a disconnect mechanism, a rear drive module having a torque transfer device providing a disconnect function, a speed synchronization function and a torque biasing function, and a control system for controlling actuation of the disconnect mechanism and the torque transfer device. The power take-off unit and the rear drive module can each be equipped with a two-speed range shift unit which, under the control of the control system, permits establishment of high and low speed drive connections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicant: AMERICAN AXLE & MANUFACTURING, INC.
    Inventors: James Preston Downs, Paul Joseph Valente
  • Patent number: 8469854
    Abstract: A disconnectable driveline arrangement for an all-wheel drive vehicle includes a power take-off unit having a disconnect mechanism, a rear drive module having a torque transfer device and a limited slip clutch assembly, and a control system for controlling actuation of the disconnect mechanism, the torque transfer device and the limited slip clutch assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: James Preston Downs, Paul Joseph Valente
  • Patent number: D779165
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Inventor: Joseph Valente