Patents by Inventor Keith Olson

Keith Olson 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).

  • Communications network connection system and method
    Patent number: 6233604
    Abstract: A system and method for remotely connecting client computers to a communication network such as the Internet by way of a server system handling a plurality of client computers and having the capability of dynamically providing network connections to the client computers, separately billing usage time and tracking usage and preferably updating access software on the client computers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Van Horne, Keith Olson, Kevin Miller
  • Active client to communications network connection apparatus and method
    Patent number: 6128601
    Abstract: A system and method for remotely connecting client computers to a communication network such as the Internet by way of a server system handling a plurality of client computers and having the capability of dynamically providing network connections to the client computers, separately billing usage time and tracking usage and preferably updating access software on the client computers. A hot access port is provided for client system access in which a welcome signal is pushed from the server system to the access port. After a connection is made between the client system and the access port, the client system receives the welcome signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2000
    Assignee: Atcom, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Van Horne, Keith Olson, Kevin Miller
  • Communications network connection system and method
    Patent number: 5987430
    Abstract: A system and method for remotely connecting client computers to a communication network such as the Internet by way of a server system handling a plurality of client computers and having the capability of dynamically providing network connections to the client computers, separately billing usage time and tracking usage and preferably updating access software on the client computers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1999
    Assignee: Atcom, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Van Horne, Keith Olson, Kevin Miller
  • Process for inhibition of microbial growth in aqueous transport streams
    Patent number: 5409713
    Abstract: The invention is a process for preventing microbial growth in aqueous streams by applying peracetic acid to the aqueous stream. Generally, the process of the invention is applicable to aqueous streams used in any number of applications such as the application of streams for the transport of fruits or vegetables into the processing environment and through the various steps of processing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 25, 1995
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Lokkesmoe, Keith Olson
  • Chlorinated solid rinse aid
    Patent number: 5358653
    Abstract: The invention relates to rinse aid compositions useful in warewashing, that provide sanitizing properties and stain control. The rinse aids of the invention provide a highly active available chlorine source which is incorporated into solid systems containing sheeting agents. The chlorine source is sufficiently stable to permit manufacture, storage, distribution, sale and consumption without loss of substantial proportions of active chlorine, while allowing for a broad selection of surfactants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 25, 1994
    Assignee: Ecolab, Inc.
    Inventors: Elizabeth J. Gladfelter, James L. Copeland, Stephen A. Morganson, Keith Olson