Patents by Inventor Michael A. Price

Michael A. Price 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: 20140331281
    Abstract: Techniques for in-line filtering of insecure or unwanted mobile components or communications (e.g., insecure or unwanted behaviors associated with applications for mobile devices (“apps”), updates for apps, communications to/from apps, operating system components/updates for mobile devices, etc.) for mobile devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, in-line filtering of apps for mobile devices includes intercepting a request for downloading an application to a mobile device; and modifying a response to the request for downloading the application to the mobile device. In some embodiments, the response includes a notification that the application cannot be downloaded due to an application risk policy violation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Inventors: Anthony John Bettini, Kevin Watkins, Domingo J. Guerra, Michael Price
  • Patent number: 8850512
    Abstract: Each virtual machine in a set of virtual machines managed by the virtual machine manager is identified. For each virtual machine in the set, it is determined whether the respective virtual machine is online. For at least the virtual machines determined to be offline, a machine image is collected for each offline virtual machine. Security of the offline virtual machines is assessed from the collected images. For virtual machines identified as online, an agent is loaded on each online virtual machine in the set via the virtual machine manager. The loaded agents are used to assess security of the online virtual machines in the set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: McAfee, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Price, Anthony Bettini
  • Patent number: 8819772
    Abstract: Techniques for in-line filtering of insecure or unwanted mobile components or communications (e.g., insecure or unwanted behaviors associated with applications for mobile devices (“apps”), updates for apps, communications to/from apps, operating system components/updates for mobile devices, etc.) for mobile devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, in-line filtering of apps for mobile devices includes intercepting a request for downloading an application to a mobile device; and modifying a response to the request for downloading the application to the mobile device. In some embodiments, the response includes a notification that the application cannot be downloaded due to an application risk policy violation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Appthority, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony John Bettini, Kevin Watkins, Domingo J. Guerra, Michael Price
  • Patent number: 8805925
    Abstract: Any of various comparisons of computer folders from different points in time is performed. Such comparisons provide the ability to discover missing documents or documents with modification dates that have changed when there would otherwise have been no need to change them and thus allows discovery of missing documents to discover fraud or to search for evidence after a fraud is suspected. In another embodiment, deltas in accounting system vendor invoice accounts are compared at different points in time, potentially exposing the practice of moving fraudulent vendor transactions into a large group of legitimate transactions for a legitimate vendor. Per period transaction totals for specific periods for legitimate vendors are compared over historical time for suspicious activity. A comparison of reports from the two different periods, using exact data and software from those separate periods (instead of reporting from “current’” data), may raise a red flag otherwise missed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Nbrella, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Price, Scott Degraffenreid, Joseph Dito, Taylor Price
  • Patent number: 8779148
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a new class of hydroxamic acid derivatives, their use as LpxC inhibitors and, more specifically, their use to treat bacterial infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Usa Reilly, Michael Joseph Melnick, Matthew Frank Brown, Mark Stephen Plummer, Justin Ian Montgomery, Ye Che, Loren Michael Price
  • Publication number: 20140196150
    Abstract: Quantifying the risks of applications (“apps”) for mobile devices is disclosed. In some embodiments, quantifying the risks of apps for mobile devices includes receiving an application for a mobile device; performing an automated analysis of the application based on a risk profile; and generating a risk score based on the automated analysis of the application based on the risk profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: Appthority, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony John Bettini, Kevin Watkins, Domingo J. Guerra, Michael Price
  • Publication number: 20140154357
    Abstract: Emulsifier compositions comprising an emulsifier and lecithin are disclosed. The emulsifier compositions may be in a dry form and may be used to disperse compounds in water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY
    Inventors: Shireen S. Baseeth, Michael Price, Bruce Sebree
  • Patent number: 8713684
    Abstract: Quantifying the risks of applications (“apps”) for mobile devices is disclosed. In some embodiments, quantifying the risks of apps for mobile devices includes receiving an application for a mobile device; performing an automated analysis of the application based on a risk profile; and generating a risk score based on the automated analysis of the application based on the risk profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Appthority, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony John Bettini, Kevin Watkins, Domingo J. Guerra, Michael Price
  • Publication number: 20140109526
    Abstract: A carboy has a rigid body forming an interior chamber for receiving a liquid. The chamber has a wall terminating at an opening and maintains a substantially constant shape at room temperature. The carboy also has a closure permanently secured to the opening for forming a sealed connection with the rigid body, and a plurality of tubes extending from the plurality of ports in the closure to fluidly connect with a carboy circuit. The closure has a plurality of ports for selectively providing access to the interior chamber, where at least one of the tubes extends out of the interior chamber. The at least one tube also extends inwardly from the closure and into the interior chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2012
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: ROUSH LIFE SCIENCES, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Taylor, Michael Price, George Jordan
  • Publication number: 20140057919
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a new class of hydroxamic acid derivatives, their use as LpxC inhibitors and, more specifically, their use to treat bacterial infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Usa Reilly, Michael Joseph Melnick, Matthew Frank Brown, Mark Stephen Plummer, Justin Ian Montgomery, Ye Che, Loren Michael Price
  • Publication number: 20130347094
    Abstract: Techniques for in-line filtering of insecure or unwanted mobile components or communications (e.g., insecure or unwanted behaviors associated with applications for mobile devices (“apps”), updates for apps, communications to/from apps, operating system components/updates for mobile devices, etc.) for mobile devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, in-line filtering of apps for mobile devices includes intercepting a request for downloading an application to a mobile device; and modifying a response to the request for downloading the application to the mobile device. In some embodiments, the response includes a notification that the application cannot be downloaded due to an application risk policy violation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: Appthority, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony John Bettini, Kevin Watkins, Domingo J. Guerra, Michael Price
  • Publication number: 20130247133
    Abstract: Each virtual machine in a set of virtual machines managed by the virtual machine manager is identified. For each virtual machine in the set, it is determined whether the respective virtual machine is online. For at least the virtual machines determined to be offline, a machine image is collected for each offline virtual machine. Security of the offline virtual machines is assessed from the collected images. For virtual machines identified as online, an agent is loaded on each online virtual machine in the set via the virtual machine manager. The loaded agents are used to assess security of the online virtual machines in the set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2011
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Inventors: Michael Price, Anthony Bettini
  • Patent number: 8430231
    Abstract: A multi-operating-mode reciprocating slat conveyor having a plurality of operating modes (each operating mode having a predetermined number of steps) and means for switching between operating modes responsive to at least one operating mode changing event. A method implemented using the multi-operating-mode reciprocating slat conveyor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Hallco Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas Michael Price Almond
  • Publication number: 20130020347
    Abstract: A strip dispenser (70) for dispensing one strip (S) from a plurality of strips (S). The strip dispenser (70) includes a container (2) that is constructed and arranged to hold a number of strips (S). There is a first structure (3) that defines one or more thin slots (8) that are generally parallel to the perimeter of the container (2), and that have a smallest dimension that is greater than the smallest dimension of a strip (S), where the slots (8) are configured and arranged to inhibit two strips that are stuck together back to back from passing through the slot (8) together. There is also a strip sorting structure (4) that inhibits a strip (S) that has at least partially passed through a slot (8) from fully leaving the container (2) until the strip (S) is pulled out of the container (2) by the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Applicant: Union Street Brand Packaging
    Inventors: Christopher Gieda, David Honan, Nathan Rollins, Michael Price, Andrew Simon, Shane Yellin
  • Patent number: 8350701
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for configuring antennae of radio frequency identification reader systems. In one aspect of an embodiment, a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader system, includes: a receiver; a radio frequency (RF) source for signal transmission; and a switch matrix coupled with the receiver and the radio frequency source to selectively couple the receiver and the radio frequency source to a plurality of non-collocated antennae. When in a first mode, the switch matrix connects the radio frequency source to a first one of the antennae for signal transmission and the receiver to a second one of the antennae for signal reception; and when in a second mode, the switch matrix connects the first one of the antennae for signal reception and, in one example, the second one or another one of the antennae to the RF source for signal transmission.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Alien Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Curtis L. Carrender, John Michael Price
  • Publication number: 20120201768
    Abstract: The present invention provides cosmetic compositions comprising Ficus serum fraction derived from fresh Ficus cell juice of fresh Ficus leaves. The cosmetic composition also comprises a cosmetically acceptable carrier. The Ficus serum fraction is present in the composition at a cosmetically effective amount for achieving the desired skin lightening result.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2011
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Inventors: Cheri Lynn Swanson, Michael Koganov, Shane Whitaker, Leo Timothy Laughlin, II, Tomohiro Hakozaki, Larry Richard Robinson, John Crist Bierman, Jason Michael Price, Kurt Glen Kronholm
  • Patent number: 8215478
    Abstract: A multi-operating-mode reciprocating slat conveyor having a plurality of operating modes (each operating mode having a predetermined number of steps) and means for switching between operating modes responsive to at least one operating mode changing event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Hallco Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas Michael Price Almond
  • Publication number: 20120145518
    Abstract: A multi-operating-mode reciprocating slat conveyor having a plurality of operating modes (each operating mode having a predetermined number of steps) and means for switching between operating modes responsive to at least one operating mode changing event. A method implemented using the multi-operating-mode reciprocating slat conveyor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2012
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Applicant: Hallco Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas Michael Price Almond
  • Publication number: 20120078875
    Abstract: A system for collecting information from visited websites in a web browser. The system includes a web browser plug-in application having a set of user preferences for collecting certain target information from website. The system monitors the user navigating to one or more selected web-sites and parsing the websites for relevant target information. The system then compares the target information with the verified information stored in the database to generate relevant verified information. The user is alerted to the relevant verified website information and any target information that was not matched to the database. The user is then given the option of storing the relevant verified website information or searching for additional information. The unmatched information could potentially be crowd sourced to find the verified information or saved as verified information on its own. The user can then import the collected information into a workstation application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventor: Michael Price
  • Publication number: 20120037779
    Abstract: In a system for mounting panels, a plurality of clips (14) is distributed at spaced intervals along an edge of a first panel (12A), respective first planar limbs of the clips (14) are located, parallelly to the panel (12A) between the panel (12A) and a structural support (10) for the panel (12A) and an edge of a second panel is brought up to the clips (14) to support the edge of the second panel (12B) on respective second planar limbs of the clips (14) parallelly to the second panel (12B). The system may also make provision for circumstances in which a first panel is not available.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2009
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Applicant: CLIP-MASTER LIMITED
    Inventor: Gary Michael Price