Patents by Inventor Michael E. Fuller
Michael E. Fuller 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).
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Publication number: 20240069947Abstract: A computer-implemented method according to one embodiment includes assigning a priority to virtual machines (VMs), and obtaining pathing information for the VMs. At least one of the VMs assigned a relatively higher priority is selected to perform a process over at least one of the VMs assigned a relatively lower priority. A computer program product according to another embodiment includes a computer readable storage medium having program instructions embodied therewith. The program instructions are readable and/or executable by a computer to cause the computer to perform the foregoing method. A system according to another embodiment includes a processor, and logic integrated with the processor, executable by the processor, or integrated with and executable by the processor. The logic is configured to perform the foregoing method.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2022Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Esdras E. Cruz-Aguilar, Jes Kiran Chittigala, Santhosh S. Joshi, Ravi A. Shankar, Perinkulam I. Ganesh, Michael S. Fuller
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Publication number: 20240069778Abstract: A method, computer system, and computer program product area provided. A computer transmits a query command to a storage descriptor area of a first disk. The first disk belongs to a dual-site data replication system. The dual-site data replication system provides active-active access to a volume of data stored in an active disk and replicated in a backup disk. The computer receives a response to the query command. The response indicates the active disk and the backup disk for the dual-site data replication system. The computer controls an additional copy of the volume of data at a further remote site based on the active disk.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2022Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Esdras E. Cruz-Aguilar, Taru Varshney, Jes Kiran Chittigala, Ravi A. Shankar, Perinkulam I. Ganesh, Michael S Fuller
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Patent number: 8667879Abstract: A multilayer backing composite for armor plate systems. One embodiment provides a ceramic layer and a bonded multilayer backing layer bonded to the ceramic layer. The backing layer can be formed from at least two layers each of alternating elastomeric interstitial layers and UHMWPE layers having an areal density in the range of about 125 to 400 g/m2. The areal density of the stack can be in the range of about 4 to 15 lbs/ft2, and specifically about 6.98 lbs/ft2. In some embodiments, at least one of the at least two UHMWPE layers nearer to the ceramic layer of the stack can have a lower areal density than at least one layer further from the ceramic layer. The ceramic layer can be SiC and 0.280? thick; each rubber layer can be about 0.01?; and each UHMWPE layer can be about 0.15?.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2013Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Alliant Techsystems Inc.Inventors: Julie A. Kidd, Michael E. Fuller
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Publication number: 20140000802Abstract: A multilayer backing composite for armor plate systems. One embodiment provides a ceramic layer and a bonded multilayer backing layer bonded to the ceramic layer. The backing layer can be formed from at least two layers each of alternating elastomeric interstitial layers and UHMWPE layers having an areal density in the range of about 125 to 400 g/m2. The areal density of the stack can be in the range of about 4 to 15 lbs/ft2, and specifically about 6.98 lbs/ft2. In some embodiments, at least one of the at least two UHMWPE layers nearer to the ceramic layer of the stack can have a lower areal density than at least one layer further from the ceramic layer. The ceramic layer can be SiC and 0.280? thick; each rubber layer can be about 0.01?; and each UHMWPE layer can be about 0.15?.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2013Publication date: January 2, 2014Applicant: Alliant Techsystems Inc.Inventors: Julie A. KIDD, Michael E. Fuller
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Patent number: 8598245Abstract: Methods of forming an insulating material comprising combining a polysilazane, a cross-linking compound, and a gas-generating compound to form a reaction mixture, and curing the reaction mixture to form a modified polysilazane. The gas-generating compound may be water, an alcohol, an amine, or combinations thereof. The cross-linking compound may be an isocyanate, an epoxy resin, or combinations thereof. The insulating material may include a matrix comprising one of a reaction product of a polysilazane and an isocyanate and a reaction product of a polysilazane and an epoxy resin. The matrix also comprises a plurality of interconnected pores produced from one of reaction of the polysilazane and the isocyanate and from reaction of the polysilazane and the epoxy resin. A precursor formulation that comprises a polysilazane, a cross-linking compound, and a gas-generating compound is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2011Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Alliant Techsystems Inc.Inventors: Robert S. Larson, Michael E. Fuller
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Patent number: 8505432Abstract: A multilayer backing composite for armor plate systems. One embodiment provides a ceramic layer and a bonded multilayer backing layer bonded to the ceramic layer. The backing layer can be formed from at least two layers each of alternating elastomeric interstitial layers and UHMWPE layers having an areal density in the range of about 125 to 400 g/m2. The areal density of the stack can be in the range of about 4 to 15 lbs/ft2, and specifically about 6.98 lbs/ft2. In some embodiments, at least one of the at least two UHMWPE layers nearer to the ceramic layer of the stack can have a lower areal density than at least one layer further from the ceramic layer. The ceramic layer can be SiC and 0.280? thick; each rubber layer can be about 0.01?; and each UHMWPE layer can be about 0.15?.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2010Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Alliant Techsystems, Inc.Inventors: Julie A. Kidd, Michael E. Fuller
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Publication number: 20120264838Abstract: Methods of forming an insulating material comprising combining a polysilazane, a cross-linking compound, and a gas-generating compound to form a reaction mixture, and curing the reaction mixture to form a modified polysilazane. The gas-generating compound may be water, an alcohol, an amine, or combinations thereof The cross-linking compound may be an isocyanate, an epoxy resin, or combinations thereof The insulating material may include a matrix comprising one of a reaction product of a polysilazane and an isocyanate and a reaction product of a polysilazane and an epoxy resin. The matrix also comprises a plurality of interconnected pores produced from one of reaction of the polysilazane and the isocyanate and from reaction of the polysilazane and the epoxy resin. A precursor formulation that comprises a polysilazane, a cross-linking compound, and a gas-generating compound is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2011Publication date: October 18, 2012Applicant: ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS INC.Inventors: Robert S. Larson, Michael E. Fuller
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Publication number: 20120060676Abstract: A multilayer backing composite for armor plate systems. One embodiment provides a ceramic layer and a bonded multilayer backing layer bonded to the ceramic layer. The backing layer can be formed from at least two layers each of alternating elastomeric interstitial layers and UHMWPE layers having an areal density in the range of about 125 to 400 g/m2. The areal density of the stack can be in the range of about 4 to 15 lbs/ft2, and specifically about 6.98 lbs/ft2. In some embodiments, at least one of the at least two UHMWPE layers nearer to the ceramic layer of the stack can have a lower areal density than at least one layer further from the ceramic layer. The ceramic layer can be SiC and 0.280? thick; each rubber layer can be about 0.01?; and each UHMWPE layer can be about 0.15?.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2010Publication date: March 15, 2012Applicant: Alliant Techsystems Inc.Inventors: Julie A. KIDD, Michael E. Fuller
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Patent number: 7267882Abstract: An improved ceramic/metal composite material is disclosed which is fully reacted with aluminum. The composite is made from a ceramic preform, such as silicon carbide, having a binding agent, such as silica, that is contacted with a metal mixture or alloy, such as aluminum/silicon, that reacts with the binding agent to form a ceramic/metal composite material. Also disclosed is a method of making the improved composite material and articles made incorporating the material.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2003Date of Patent: September 11, 2007Assignee: RMG Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Michael C. Breslin, Andrew C. Strange, Michael E. Fuller
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Patent number: 7045022Abstract: The present invention provides a method and process for removing adherent molten metal from a surface by applying a non-wetting agent for the metal to the surface or to the adherent molten metal. The non-wetting agent may be a pressurized fluid or applied by a pressurized fluid.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2003Date of Patent: May 16, 2006Assignee: Excera Materials Group, Inc.Inventors: Michael C. Breslin, Andrew C. Strange, Michael E. Fuller
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Publication number: 20040244820Abstract: The present invention provides a method and process for removing adherent molten metal from a surface by applying a non-wetting agent for the metal to the surface or to the adherent molten metal. The non-wetting agent may be a pressurized fluid or applied by a pressurized fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2003Publication date: December 9, 2004Inventors: Michael C. Breslin, Andrew C. Strange, Michael E. Fuller
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Publication number: 20040237713Abstract: An improved ceramic/metal composite material is disclosed which is fully reacted with aluminum. The composite is made from a ceramic preform, such as silicon carbide, having a binding agent, such as silica, that is contacted with a metal mixture or alloy, such as aluminum/silicon, that reacts with the binding agent to form a ceramic/metal composite material. Also disclosed is a method of making the improved composite material and articles made incorporating the material.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2003Publication date: December 2, 2004Inventors: Michael C. Breslin, Andrew C. Strange, Michael E. Fuller