Patents by Inventor L. Allen

L. Allen 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).

  • Publication number: 20090281977
    Abstract: A computer-performed method of examining policies for a target system of an enterprise system domain. The policies are represented as policy rules, each rule including a condition having binary operator expression(s), each expression referring to one or more policy attributes. For a pair of expressions, the computer(s) obtain sets of sample values sufficient to represent all values assumable by the policy attribute(s) referred to in the pair. The sample values are combined in a mixed-radix enumeration in which each attribute is represented in a corresponding position of each sample value combination and of the enumeration. Using the enumeration, the computer(s) evaluate each expression of the pair relative to each of the sample value combinations to obtain a truth table. Based on the truth table, a relationship between the pair is detected and the user may be notified as to an anomaly in the rules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2009
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Inventors: Paul L. Allen, Michael W. Anderson, David J. Finton, Charles T. Kitzmiller
  • Publication number: 20090275401
    Abstract: Changes to configuration settings of disparate electronic gaming machines (EGMs) are indicated in a profile. The profile provides generalized values for the configuration settings and can provide a time schedule in which the changes are to be performed. The generalized values of the configuration settings are translated into specific values for particular EGMs. The EGMs may be interrogated to obtain current specific values of their configuration settings. The current specific values of the configuration settings are changed to the specific values translated from the generalized values provided in the profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Applicant: BALLY GAMING, INC.
    Inventors: Jeffrey L. Allen, Christopher P. Arbogast, Bruce C. Rowe
  • Patent number: 7606641
    Abstract: An automated system tracks and records factors that affect fuel consumption. Configuration factors such as the actual engine(s) used in the airplane, weight, weight distribution, engine pressure, engine rotation speeds, etc.; environmental factors such as wind speed and direction, temperature, altitude and air pressure, etc.; and flight path factors such as actual route flown, distance flown, take-off/landing requirements for the airports, etc. are tracked and recorded. The resulting data is used to “normalize” the fuel efficiency of each airplane and engine. Normalized data for an airline's fleet of airplanes and engines are used to find optimal airplane/engine combinations for the routes serviced by the airline. The collected data itself can be sent from the aircraft during flight or, a notification message can be sent from the aircraft to the airline computer system to have the collected data downloaded from the airplane at the next landing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: David L. Allen
  • Publication number: 20090258037
    Abstract: Methods are provided herein for producing a vaccine, comprising culturing bacteria in microgravity. In some examples, the method includes culturing bacteria in microgravity, evaluating RNA expression, detecting an RNA that is over- or underexpressed during culture in microgravity, deleting the over- or underexpressed RNA in bacteria, and killing or attenuating the bacteria to produce a vaccine. In other examples, the method comprises culturing bacteria in microgravity, evaluating RNA expression, detecting a RNA that is over- or underexpressed during culture in microgravity, selecting bacteria that over- or underexpress the RNA, culturing the selected bacteria, and killing the bacteria to produce a vaccine. Vaccine compositions produced by the disclosed methods are also contemplated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2009
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Inventors: Timothy G. Hammond, Patricia L. Allen
  • Patent number: 7600155
    Abstract: A system has a graphics processing unit with a processor to monitor selected criteria and circuitry to initiate the storage of execution state information when the selected criteria reaches a specified state. A memory stores execution state information. A central processing unit executes a debugging program to analyze the execution state information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: NVIDIA Corporation
    Inventors: John R. Nickolls, Roger L. Allen, Brian K. Cabral, Brett W. Coon, Robert C. Keller
  • Publication number: 20090222398
    Abstract: In accordance with a particular embodiment of the invention, a method for explaining a recommendation produced by a decision support tool is disclosed. The method comprises submitting a list of observation inputs to the decision support tool and producing a recommendation. The list of inputs is then reordered according to an observation metric. The method further comprises quantifying how each input impacts the probability of the recommendation produced. The inputs may then be ranked by comparing the associated changes in probability of the recommendation produced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2009
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Applicant: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: David L. Allen, Steven B. Seida, Krzysztof W. Przytula
  • Patent number: 7567936
    Abstract: An electronic device is configured for use by a user who is a natural person, and has a network port through which the user can access an electronic network. The device can receive through the network port an information request intended for presentation to the user, the information request including a request for an actual identifier associated with the user. The device can respond to the information request in a manner that includes activating within the device a manager portion thereof that facilitates providing the information request with a pseudo identifier in place of the actual identifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2009
    Assignee: Paradox Technical Solutions LLC
    Inventors: Douglas L. Peckover, Thomas L. Allen, Benjamin L. Wright
  • Patent number: 7542042
    Abstract: A new method of operating a fragment shader to produce complex video content comprised of a video image or images, such as from a DVD player, that overlays a fragment shader-processed background. Pixels are fragment shader-processed during one loop or set of loops through a texture processing stations to produce a fragment shader-processed background. Then, at least some of those pixels are merged with the video or images to produce complex video content. The resulting complex image is then made available for further processing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: NVIDIA Corporation
    Inventors: Roger L. Allen, Rui M. Bastos, Karim M. Abdalla, Justin S. Legakis
  • Publication number: 20090131175
    Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to gaming systems, gaming devices, and methods for presenting tournament games. According to one embodiment, a gaming system for presenting tournament games includes a plurality of gaming devices in communication with a tournament server as well as a plurality of tournament displays positioned throughout a gaming establishment. Each gaming device is configured to enable concurrent play of a base game and an on-demand tournament game in which the on-demand tournament game is player initiated. The tournament server manages play of the on-demand tournament game, and the tournament server determines a location of active and eligible players for the on-demand tournament game. The plurality of tournament displays are positioned throughout a gaming establishment, and the tournament displays are also in communication with the tournament server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2008
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Applicant: BALLY GAMING, INC.
    Inventors: Bryan M. Kelly, Robert W. Crowder, JR., Pravinkumar Patel, Anthony E. Green, John E. Link, Gennady Soliterman, Jeffrey L. Allen, Dennis Lockard, Jeffrey C. Tallcott, Joshua D. Larsen, Thomas Scott, Christopher D. Barton, Sudheer Vemuri, Mettu R. Reddy
  • Publication number: 20090131144
    Abstract: A slot management system including a download and configuration server-based sub-system and method is disclosed for use with game devices, systems, and methods is provided to enable users to monitor, control, and modify different game devices and other related activities. The different game devices may be modified via a meta-option.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2008
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Applicant: BALLY GAMING, INC.
    Inventor: Jeffrey L. Allen
  • Publication number: 20090121866
    Abstract: Systems and methods for handling information from wireless nodes, including nodes for communication with aircraft, are disclosed. A system in accordance with one aspect of the invention includes a sensor configured to sense information corresponding to a characteristic of a wireless node. The wireless node can be one of a plurality of wireless nodes configured to transmit and receive wireless signals. The wireless nodes can also be linked to a non-wireless network portion. The system can further include a transmitter configured to transmit the information via the network, and a receiver operatively coupled to the transmitter to receive the information via the network. Accordingly, the system can be used to automatically identify and track diagnostic information corresponding to the state of one or more wireless nodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2008
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: David L. Allen, Timothy M. Mitchell
  • Publication number: 20090119746
    Abstract: A method of implementing requirements applicable to systems of an enterprise includes modeling the requirements as contents of policies applicable to target domains of the enterprise. The policy contents are integrated into a policy model. The policy model is adapted to obtain representations of domain-specific requirements corresponding to target systems in the target domains. The representations are integrated with the corresponding target systems to implement the domain-specific requirements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2008
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Inventors: Paul L. Allen, Michael W. Anderson, David J. Finton, Ming-Yuh Huang, Charles T. Kitzmiller, Phyllis Melvin, Stephen A. Ridlon
  • Publication number: 20090114313
    Abstract: An apparatus for providing convenient grasping of a router adjacent base/motor housing includes a base for supporting a motor housing for driving a working tool. A generally L-shaped handle including a connecting member and grasping member is connected to the base for permitting a user to comfortably manipulate the power tool adjacent the motor housing. In further aspect, a removable a generally L-shaped handle includes a channel extending through the handle for directing dust and debris away from the working tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2008
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Applicant: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Randy G. Cooper, Mark A. Etter, Greg K. Griffin, Ginger L. Allen, Derrick Kilbourne, Jeremy D. Leasure
  • Publication number: 20090114312
    Abstract: A router includes a motor housing containing a motor and coupled to a tool holder configured to receive a tool bit that is driven rotationally by the motor. A base receives the motor housing for movement in an axial direction along a longitudinal axis of the motor housing. A depth adjustment mechanism enables adjustment of a position of the motor housing relative to the base along the axial direction. The depth adjustment mechanism has a threaded shaft rotationally coupled to one of the motor housing and the base and a thread engaging member coupled to the other of the motor housing and the base. The threaded shaft is engageable with the thread engaging member. A seam defined in the base adjacent to the depth adjustment mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2007
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Applicant: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Randy G. Cooper, Mark A. Etter, Greg K. Griffin, Ginger L. Allen, Derrick Kilbourne
  • Patent number: 7529603
    Abstract: An electronic flight bag is disclosed which includes an electronic logbook module having an electronic logbook database. The electronic logbook module is configured to compile a list of deferred maintenance items including one or more MEL items. The electronic flight bag also includes an onboard performance tool module operatively connected to the electronic logbook module. The onboard performance tool module is configured to access the list of deferred maintenance items compiled by the electronic logbook module and calculate a plurality of performance parameters. The electronic flight bag also includes an electronic document browser module operatively connected to the electronic logbook module and the onboard performance tool module. The electronic document browser module includes an electronic document browser database storing documentation regarding the MEL item(s) included in the list of deferred maintenance items compiled by the electronic logbook module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: David L. Allen, Timothy W. Anstey, Steven J. Yukawa, Steven J. Churchill
  • Publication number: 20090104960
    Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to gaming systems, gaming devices, and methods for presenting tournament games. According to one method, a player tracking card is received at a gaming device. Tournament entry points are incremented as the base game is played. In one embodiment, tournament entry points are based on a predetermined percentage of a player's wager for base game play. The player is presented with one or more tournament games for play when the player has accumulated a sufficient number of tournament entry points. A tournament game selected by the player is initiated on a secondary display of the gaming device. In one embodiment, the secondary device has an embedded processor that is separate and distinct from a main processor of the gaming device. Once the tournament game is initiated, the player is presented with the option to have the tournament game automatically played.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2008
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Applicant: BALLY GAMING, INC.
    Inventors: Bryan M. Kelly, Robert W. Crowder, JR., Pravinkumar Patel, Anthony E. Green, John E. Link, Gennady Soliterman, Jeffrey L. Allen, Dennis Lockard, Jeffrey C. Tallcott, Joshua D. Larsen, Thomas Scott, Christopher D. Barton, Sudheer Vemuri, Mettu R. Reddy
  • Publication number: 20090104987
    Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to gaming systems, gaming devices, and methods for presenting tournament games. According to one embodiment, a gaming device provides a base game in a normal, non-tournament mode, and the player's eligibility to play a tournament game is also determined. An eligible player is prompted to select a desired tournament game from a list of available tournaments while base game is in the normal, non-tournament mode. In response to the player's selection of a tournament game, the gaming device is reconfigured from the normal mode to a tournament mode. The gaming device processes game play in the tournament mode and creates a final tournament score for the player. At the conclusion of the tournament game on the gaming device, the gaming device is reconfigured into the normal, non-tournament mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2008
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Applicant: BALLY GAMING, INC.
    Inventors: Bryan M. Kelly, Robert W. Crowder, JR., Pravinkumar Patel, Anthony E. Green, John E. Link, Gennady Soliterman, Jeffrey L. Allen, Dennis Lockard, Jeffrey C. Tallcott, Joshua D. Larsen, Thomas Scott, Christopher D. Barton, Sudheer Vemuri, Mettu R. Reddy
  • Patent number: 7519014
    Abstract: Systems and methods for multi-network aircraft communications are disclosed. In one embodiment, a communication system includes a communications module executing in an onboard computer in an aircraft. Applications executing on the onboard computer generate messages, which the communications module transmits over one of a plurality of broadcast networks including ACARS and IP based systems. The communications module selects which of the broadcast networks will carry a message according to a configuration file associated with the generating application. Messages may have a priority associated therewith, with low priority messages being stored and transmitted upon availability if a preferred broadcast network is unavailable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: David L. Allen, Mary Ann T. Nakasone, Edward J. Porisch, Kent Loving, Bruce K. Pollock
  • Publication number: 20090077806
    Abstract: A system is provided for refitting a tire system on a compact tractor which typically comes equipped with a set of industrial tires mounted on standard industrial size wheels. A set of replacement agricultural tires or turf tires is provided. The replacement tires are sized to fit on the standard industrial size wheels while having rolling circumferences substantially equal to rolling circumferences of standard agricultural tires or turf tires, respectively, for the compact tractor in question. The industrial tires are replaced with the replacement agricultural tires or turf tires without changing at least the front wheels on the compact tractor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2006
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Inventors: Kenneth L. Allen, Jeffery L. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20090058178
    Abstract: Photoluminescent material is mated to a wheel using various approaches. The wheel may have a groove in the rim, with a photoluminescent insert in the groove. The groove may be at any location on the rim, with one advantageous location being on the sidewall radially inward from the brake engaging area. The wheel may have a photoluminescent ribbon mounted thereto, not in a protective groove. The ribbon may be mounted to a lateral side of the wheel's spokes and/or mounted in the “plane” of the spokes between the spokes. The wheel may have an attachment secured to one or more spokes, with the attachment having photoluminescent material. The attachment may have a main body with a groove therein, with the main body being bendable to be substantially conformable to a curvature of the rim. The attachment may abut a surface of the rim.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2008
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Applicant: LUNASEE LLC
    Inventors: Jesse N. Palmer, Barry L. Allen, Joseph Bloomfield