Patents by Inventor Lance C. Portell

Lance C. Portell 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).

  • Cross-channel data link
    Patent number: 8601150
    Abstract: A particular method includes sending outgoing data in a first outgoing data block from a first processing system to a second processing system. The method also includes updating a first data structure at the first processing system. The first data structure indicates an order of transmission of the first outgoing data block relative to one or more other outgoing data blocks. When a first frame ends, an outgoing caboose packet is generated based on the first data structure. The outgoing caboose packet including information identifying the order of transmission of the first outgoing data block and the one or more other outgoing data blocks during the first frame. The method also includes sending the outgoing caboose packet from the first processing system to the second processing system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Lance C. Portell, Dennis W. Gvillo, Daniel S. Rymarz