Patents by Inventor Mark A. McBride

Mark A. McBride 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: 7609651
    Abstract: A processor retrieves configuration information (e.g., interoperability rules) indicating acceptable configurations of different types of resources in a storage area network. Based on the retrieved configuration information, the processor generates a set of records. Each record in the set of records includes corresponding identifiers (e.g., numerical integer values) indicating different types of compatible resources associated with a corresponding acceptable storage area network configuration. Each identifier in a respective record maps to a particular manufacturer, model, type, version, etc. of a respective storage area network resource. Consequently, a respective record identifies a group of compatible storage area network resources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: EMC Corporation
    Inventors: Mark A. McBride, John D. Panelli, Keerthi K. Arutla
  • Patent number: 7512595
    Abstract: A processor (e.g., a search function) searches for particular interoperability records stored in a data structure to identify whether a proposed configuration includes a set of compatible components. For example, a processor receives a query including one or more parameter values identifying a grouping of one or more corresponding unique resources that may or may not be compatible for use in a respective storage area network. Based on receipt of the query, the processor initiates a search with respect to a data structure of interoperability records sorted according to multiple parameter values associated with each respective record. In response to initiating the search, the processor identifies any records in the data structure that include the one or more parameter values identified in the query.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: EMC Corporation
    Inventors: Mark A. McBride, John D. Panelli, Keerthi K. Arutla
  • Publication number: 20020114431
    Abstract: A Caller Control System designed to give a person with a telephone full control of their phone calls by providing, in addition to Caller I.D. the ability to send unwanted calls directly to a Voice Mail system without causing the phone to ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2001
    Publication date: August 22, 2002
    Inventors: Mark A. McBride, Lee Maples, David J. Harris
  • Patent number: 5263603
    Abstract: An insulating system for storage tanks uses vertical straps and horizontal cables to form a web on the outer surface of a spherical storage tank. Fasteners and clamps positioned at intervals along the vertical straps anchor the cables in place. Panel sections are positioned transversely to the horizontal cables, the panel sections having opposing side flanges that are folded over flanges on adjoining panel sections as well as the attachment means looped around the cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1993
    Assignee: Insultherm, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark A. McBride
  • Patent number: 4534490
    Abstract: An insulated tank jacketing system for storage tank structures of the type used for oil, water, etc., wherein insulated panel systems having upstanding and opposed side flanges are affixed to wire cables or the like on the outside wall of the tank structure by means of a continuous fastener interposed around each cable and positioned between the side flanges of adjacent panels and held in place by having the side flanges of adjacent panels rolled over each other with the fastener being locked within the closure roll thus allowing all component parts of the system, including the cable, to expand and contract relative to each other with no restriction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 1984
    Date of Patent: August 13, 1985
    Inventor: Mark A. McBride