Patents by Inventor Mark Nelson

Mark Nelson 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).

  • Detection of deleted records in a secure record management environment
    Patent number: 9471119
    Abstract: An automated secure record management system and method that receives a plurality of digitally signed records subsequent to a resetting of a running counter. In response to each received digitally signed record, the automated secure record management system and method increments the running counter. Further, upon receiving an accumulation record, automated secure record management system and method compares a value of the running counter and a signature record number of the accumulation record, such that a notification is generated whenever the comparison detects that the value of the running counter is not equal to the signature record number.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: John C. Dayka, Mark A. Nelson, Donald W. Schmidt, Anthony T. Sofia
  • ESTABLISHING A CHAIN OF TRUST IN A SYSTEM LOG
    Publication number: 20160275128
    Abstract: Embodiments include a method, system, and computer program product for acquiring a data repository, the data repository being associated with a log configured to receive metadata. Then, a content of the log with respect to at least one manipulation of the data repository is modified by adding first metadata of the metadata.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2015
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventors: John C. Dayka, Mark A. Nelson, Kevin H. Peters
  • ESTABLISHING A CHAIN OF TRUST IN A SYSTEM LOG
    Publication number: 20160275129
    Abstract: Embodiments include a method, system, and computer program product for acquiring a data repository, the data repository being associated with a log configured to receive metadata. Then, a content of the log with respect to at least one manipulation of the data repository is modified by adding first metadata of the metadata.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2015
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventors: John C. Dayka, Mark A. Nelson, Kevin H. Peters
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MIXING ADHESIVES ON A SCALE AND/OR HYDRAULIC PLATFORM
    Publication number: 20160263536
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for diluting an adhesive, the system includes a dilution tank of known capacity, the dilution tank located upon a scale, the scale being capable of generating a series of signals related to the weight of the dilution tank when empty and at various levels of fill; a spray nozzle configured to feed water into the dilution tank from a source of water; a mixing assembly, the mixing assembly including a manifold arrangement having a first inlet configured to receive an adhesive from a source of adhesive and a second inlet configured to receive a mixture of the water and the adhesive received from a lower portion of the dilution tank; a static mixer; and an eductor; and a system controller for generating a target concentration of a diluted adhesive; and controlling the input of water and adhesive into the mixing assembly and dilution tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2016
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Applicant: FORCE FLOW
    Inventors: Mark Nelson, Michael Donn, Randall Mann
  • DISHMACHINE
    Publication number: 20160262593
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a dishmachine that includes one or more features directed to water, energy or material savings. The disclosed dishmachines are still capable of meeting the soil demands of the articles to be cleaned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2016
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventors: Jeffrey Paul Ellingson, Wesley Mark Nelson
  • System and method for providing consistency between software library repositories
    Patent number: 9389851
    Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment, described herein is a system and method for providing consistency between software library repositories. The system can be used to ensure that a repository of compile-time libraries is consistent with a target run-time or execution environment. Each of a plurality of libraries in an execution environment can be associated with a location file or metadata including coordinates for the library and a relative path to a library artifact. The system can use the metadata to populate or synchronize a particular library repository, for example a software developer's compile-time library, with libraries or artifacts associated with the metadata, from the execution environment. The populated or synchronized repository can subsequently be used by a user of a software build automation tool at compile time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: ORACLE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mark Nelson, Leon Franzen, Robert Patrick
  • Symbolic variables within email addresses
    Patent number: 9391942
    Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure relate to processing email having symbolic variables in the address. Aspects include receiving, by an email server, an email comprising an email address for an intended recipient and determining whether the email address includes a symbolic variable. Based on determining that the email address includes the symbolic variable, the symbolic variable from the email address are extracted, an email address for an additional recipient by querying a database based on the symbolic variable is identified, and the email is transmitted to the email address of the intended recipient and the email address of the additional recipient. Based on determining that the email address does not include the symbolic variable, the email is transmitted to the email address of the intended recipient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Anuja Deedwaniya, Thomas E. Murphy, Jr., Mark A. Nelson, Kevin H. Peters, Louis R. Ruggiero
  • System and method for dynamic modification of service definition packages with a cloud computing environment
    Patent number: 9323517
    Abstract: A system and method for dynamic modification of service definition packages for use with a cloud computing environment. In accordance with an embodiment, a cloud platform enables provisioning of enterprise software applications (e.g., Fusion Middleware applications) within a cloud environment. In an embodiment, enterprise applications can be packaged as service definition packages (SDP). To support maintenance of services (e.g., bug fixes, security updates, and configuration changes), a service's characteristics and requirements can be modified dynamically, by reconfiguring the cloud platform itself and/or by mounting a disk volume that corresponds to the service's SDP, and modifying its contents directly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: ORACLE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jeffrey West, Abhijit Kumar, Rajiv Mordani, Patrick Vinograd, Mark Nelson, Masoud Kalali, Nazrul Islam
  • Dishmachine
    Patent number: 9289107
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a dishmachine that includes one or more features directed to water, energy or material savings. The disclosed dishmachines are still capable of meeting the soil demands of the articles to be cleaned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Paul Ellingson, Wesley Mark Nelson
  • Attachment detection
    Patent number: 9251688
    Abstract: An attachment detection method and system. The method includes receiving, by a computer processor of a computing system, attachment data describing different devices associated with and attachable to an electro/mechanical apparatus. The computer processor retrieves first data describing a first attachment device currently attached to the electro/mechanical apparatus and analyzes the attachment data with respect to the first data. In response to the analysis, the computer processor determines specified protective gear required for operation of the electro/mechanical apparatus and the first attachment device. The computer processor generates indication data specifying required usage of the specified protective gear and presents the indication data to a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Mark A. Nelson, Kevin H. Peters, Louis R. Ruggiero
  • INTELLIGENT SWITCHING
    Publication number: 20150378323
    Abstract: An intelligent switching method and system. The method includes retrieving by a computer processor of an intelligent switching device, detection data indicating that an individual is located within a specified proximity of an apparatus. The intelligent switching device is lockably attached to the apparatus. The computer processor receives a request from an individual for enabling the apparatus. The computer processor determines that the individual is in compliance with safety procedures associated with operating the apparatus and generates an enable signal. The enable signal enables a power signal for the apparatus. The computer processor indicates that the apparatus has been enabled and is operational.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2015
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Inventors: Mark A. Nelson, Kevin H. Peters, Louis R. Ruggiero
  • Object location in three dimensional space using LED lights
    Patent number: 9201145
    Abstract: A system and method of for performing an action at a device is disclosed. A first signal is sent into a first zone from a first light source, wherein the first signal identifies the first zone. The first signal is received at the device when the device is in the zone. The device determines from the received first signal that the device is in the first zone and performs the action at the device based on the device being in the first zone. A second variable light source may send a second signal into a second zone, wherein the second signal identifies the second zone. Triangulation may be performed to determine a location of the device using the first signal and the second signal. Alternately, a parameter of motion of the device may be determined using the received messages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: GLOBALFOUNDRIES INC.
    Inventors: Nadine Ellison-Marion, Mark A. Nelson, Kevin H. Peters, Louis R. Ruggiero
  • DETECTION OF DELETED RECORDS IN A SECURE RECORD MANAGEMENT ENVIRONMENT
    Publication number: 20150333913
    Abstract: An automated secure record management system and method that receives a plurality of digitally signed records subsequent to a resetting of a running counter. In response to each received digitally signed record, the automated secure record management system and method increments the running counter. Further, upon receiving an accumulation record, automated secure record management system and method compares a value of the running counter and a signature record number of the accumulation record, such that a notification is generated whenever the comparison detects that the value of the running counter is not equal to the signature record number.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2014
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: John C. Dayka, Mark A. Nelson, Donald W. Schmidt, Anthony T. Sofia
  • METHOD OF FORMING A VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE FROM A PRE-WELDED BLANK ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20150314363
    Abstract: A method of forming a vehicle body structure includes pre-welding a patch blank to a base blank with a series of resistance spot welds to form a pre-welded blank assembly. After pre-welding, the pre-welded blank assembly is deformed into the vehicle body structure. The deformation of the pre-welded blank assembly is carried out by a suitable metalworking process, such as stamping, and results in concurrent deformation of the base blank and the patch blank. Following deformation of the pre-welded blank assembly, additional weld joints may optionally be formed between the base blank and the patch blank, wherever desired, to better secure the blanks together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2014
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Mark A. Nelson, Louis J. Conrad
  • Intelligent switching
    Patent number: 9164496
    Abstract: An intelligent switching method and system. The method includes retrieving by a computer processor of an intelligent switching device, detection data indicating that an individual is located within a specified proximity of an apparatus. The intelligent switching device is lockably attached to the apparatus. The computer processor receives a request from an individual for enabling the apparatus. The computer processor determines that the individual is in compliance with safety procedures associated with operating the apparatus and generates an enable signal. The enable signal enables a power signal for the apparatus. The computer processor indicates that the apparatus has been enabled and is operational.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Mark A. Nelson, Kevin H. Peters, Louis R. Ruggiero
  • Bi-directional catheter steering handle
    Patent number: 9149607
    Abstract: A deflectable sheath for use in medical procedures in the vasculature is described. The sheath includes a handle supporting the sheath. Two pull wires run along opposite sides of the sheath to anchors at the deflectable distal end. The handle includes a rotatable member that moves a threaded slider block in a back and forth translational manner. As that translational movement occurs, force is applied to either one or the other of the pull wires to cause deflection of distal end of the sheath in either and upwardly or a downwardly direction with respect to the longitudinal axis of the sheath.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: Greatbatch Ltd.
    Inventors: Grant Scheibe, Mark Nelson, Nick Kampa, Aaron Opbroek, Tom Walch
  • MOTOR COMPARTMENT STRUCTURE FOR A VEHICLE AND METHOD OF ATTACHING A MOTOR COMPARTMENT TO A VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20150210330
    Abstract: A motor compartment structure for a vehicle includes an intermediate joint welded to a forward region of a cab of the vehicle. Also included is an upper motor compartment rail having a forward end and a rearward end, the rearward end mechanically fastened to the intermediate joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2014
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Hesham A. Ezzat, Marcel R. Cannon, Mark A. Nelson, John T. Freiwald, Terry A. Swartzell
  • Optimized movable IR filter in cameras
    Patent number: 9091903
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a camera having two modes: a visible light imaging mode (day-mode) and an IR imaging mode (night-mode). In the visible light imaging mode, an IR filter is in line with the lens assembly. In the IR imaging mode, the IR filter is mechanically removed, and IR light is allowed to pass to the sensor. In one embodiment, in the IR imaging mode, IR lighting is provided by an IR LEDs on the camera to illuminate the scene. In one embodiment, the various components are chosen, balanced and optimized so that images captured using visible light and images captured using non-visible light are both in focus. In one embodiment, an algorithm determines when there sufficient visible light is present and when it is not, and thus determines when to switch the camera from one mode to another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.
    Inventors: Philip Alan Bunker, Mark Nelson, Jeffrey B. Lancaster, Todd Webb, Ting Chia Hsu, Eva Tai
  • STEREOSCOPIC (3D) CAMERA SYSTEM UTILIZING A MONOSCOPIC (2D) CONTROL UNIT
    Publication number: 20150145964
    Abstract: A camera system comprising: stereoscopic optics; a right image sensor for acquiring a right image from the stereoscopic optics and a left image sensor for acquiring a left image from the stereoscopic optics; a horizontal line switch for receiving the right image from the right image sensor and the left image from the left image sensor and creating a composite image wherein the horizontal line signals from the right image sensor are alternated with the horizontal line signals from the left image sensor; and a single camera processor for receiving the composite image from the horizontal line switch for presenting to a display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventors: Yuri Kazakevich, Mark Nelson, Eric Peterson
  • plant named ‘Silver Ball’
    Patent number: PP25705
    Abstract: A Pittosporum tenuifolium plant particularly distinguished by grey green leaves with irregular white margins; compact and spherical plant form; vigorous growth habit and freely basal branching habit, a dense and bushy plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: Plant Production Limited
    Inventor: Mark Nelson Fyfe