Patents by Inventor Michael Gibbs

Michael Gibbs 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: 8677104
    Abstract: A data processing apparatus is provided comprising prediction circuitry for predicting a response of the data processing circuitry at at least one given execution point to execution of a program instruction; tracing circuitry for tracing operation of the data processing apparatus for outputting a prediction indicator indicating whether or not the predicted response is correct; a data store configured to store information relating to the predicted response of said data processing circuitry at the given execution point for use by at least one of said prediction logic and said tracing circuitry a later execution point; and a history buffer configured to store historical information with regard to one or more entries of the data store at a corresponding execution point previous to the given execution point to enable restoration of said data store to a state corresponding to said previous execution point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: ARM Limited
    Inventors: Michael Gibbs, Paul Anthony Gilkerson, John Michael Horley
  • Publication number: 20110167247
    Abstract: A data processing apparatus is provided comprising prediction circuitry for predicting a response of the data processing circuitry at at least one given execution point to execution of a program instruction; tracing circuitry for tracing operation of the data processing apparatus for outputting a prediction indicator indicating whether or not the predicted response is correct; a data store configured to store information relating to the predicted response of said data processing circuitry at the given execution point for use by at least one of said prediction logic and said tracing circuitry a later execution point; and a history buffer configured to store historical information with regard to one or more entries of the data store at a corresponding execution point previous to the given execution point to enable restoration of said data store to a state corresponding to said previous execution point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2010
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicant: Arm Limited
    Inventors: Michael Gibbs, Paul Anthony Gilkerson, John Michael Horley
  • Patent number: 7236575
    Abstract: A method and system for trading IP bandwidth in an exchange environment. Participating members of the exchange register their IP route destinations with the exchange. The exchange collects buy and sell orders, which include parameters such as the desired destination, price and quality of the routes. The buy and sell orders are matched based on the specified parameters, and lists of matched orders are forwarded to members' routers for execution of the trades. The exchange settles the executed trades by issuing invoices in accordance with the buyer members' usage of the bandwidth offered by the seller members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Assignee: Arbinet-thexchange, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Kim, Michael Gibbs, Alexander Mashinsky
  • Patent number: 7131515
    Abstract: A load lowering descent controller having a fixed cylindrical body or capstan about which a rope or cable is turned. The descent controller allows for lowering of the load at a controlled rate by adjusting the amount of friction between the controller and the rope or cable as a function of rope or cable turning and relative contact with rope or cable engagement surfaces in the controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Assignee: Tech Safety Lines, Inc.
    Inventors: Yakov Gartsbeyn, Michael Gibbs, Sally A. Baumann
  • Patent number: 6967204
    Abstract: This invention is directed to a method of treating insulin resistance syndrome (IRS), hypertension and/or type 2 diabetes in a mammal comprising administering to said mammal a cGMP PDE9 inhibitor or a pharmaceutical composition thereof. This invention is also directed to such methods wherein said cGMP PDE9 inhibitor is used in combination with other agents to treat IRS, hypertension and/or type 2 diabetes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2005
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc
    Inventors: David A. Fryburg, Earl Michael Gibbs
  • Publication number: 20050128943
    Abstract: A method for measuring a quality of an IP network of a member of a trading exchange includes finding a penultimate hop corresponding to each IP network IP network prefix in a set of IP network IP network prefixes of a member, determining a quality score for the each IP network IP network prefix based on tests performed at the penultimate hop, and creating a matrix for the member including the determined quality for the each IP network IP network prefix. The quality is used to facilitate matching the offers of the buyers and sellers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2005
    Publication date: June 16, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Gibbs, Gebran Krikor, Roger Kim
  • Publication number: 20040231923
    Abstract: A load lowering descent controller having a fixed cylindrical body or capstan about which a rope or cable is turned. The descent controller allows for lowering of the load at a controlled rate by adjusting the amount of friction between the controller and the rope or cable as a function of rope or cable turning and relative contact with rope or cable engagement surfaces in the controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2004
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Applicant: Capewell Components Company LLC
    Inventors: Yakov Gartsbeyn, Michael Gibbs, Sally A. Baumann
  • Publication number: 20040186046
    Abstract: The use of a PDE5 inhibitor without substantial PDE2 inhibiting activity, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes. A method of treating Type 1 Diabetes in an individual suffering from Type 1 Diabetes, which method comprises administering to said individual an effective amount of a PDE5 inhibitor without substantial PDE2 inhibiting activity, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2004
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Applicant: Pfizer Inc
    Inventors: Gillian Munro Burgess, Earl Michael Gibbs, Christopher Peter Wayman
  • Publication number: 20040042596
    Abstract: A method and system for trading IP bandwidth in an exchange environment. Participating members of the exchange register their IP route destinations with the exchange. The exchange collects buy and sell orders, which include parameters such as the desired destination, price and quality of the routes. The buy and sell orders are matched based on the specified parameters, and lists of matched orders are forwarded to members' routers for execution of the trades. The exchange settles the executed trades by issuing invoices in accordance with the buyer members' usage of the bandwidth offered by the seller members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2003
    Publication date: March 4, 2004
    Applicant: Arbinet-thexchange, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Kim, Michael Gibbs, Alexander Mashinsky
  • Publication number: 20040023989
    Abstract: This invention is directed to a method of treating insulin resistance syndrome (IRS), hypertension and/or type 2 diabetes in a mammal comprising administering to said mammal a cGMP PDE9 inhibitor or a pharmaceutical composition thereof. This invention is also directed to such methods wherein said cGMP PDE9 inhibitor is used in combination with other agents to treat IRS, hypertension and/or type 2 diabetes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2002
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Inventors: David A. Fryburg, Earl Michael Gibbs
  • Patent number: 6631315
    Abstract: A system and method compares combinations of vehicle variable values against known combinations of potentially dangerous vehicle input signal values. Alarms and error messages are selectively generated based on such comparisons. An aircraft signal definition is provided to enable definition and monitoring of sets of aircraft input signals to customize such signals for different aircraft. The input signals are compared against known combinations of potentially dangerous values by operational software and hardware of a monitoring function. The aircraft signal definition is created using a text editor or custom application. A compiler receives the aircraft signal definition to generate a binary file that comprises the definition of all the input signals used by the monitoring function. The binary file also contains logic that specifies how the inputs are to be interpreted. The file is then loaded into the monitor function, where it is validated and used to continuously monitor the condition of the aircraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2003
    Assignee: Honeywell Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Gibbs, Debi Van Omen
  • Publication number: 20030182031
    Abstract: A system and method compares combinations of vehicle variable values against known combinations of potentially dangerous vehicle input signal values. Alarms and error messages are selectively generated based on such comparisons. An aircraft signal definition is provided to enable definition and monitoring of sets of aircraft input signals to customize such signals for different aircraft. The input signals are compared against known combinations of potentially dangerous values by operational software and hardware of a monitoring function. The aircraft signal definition is created using a text editor or custom application. A compiler receives the aircraft signal definition to generate a binary file that comprises the definition of all the input signals used by the monitoring function. The binary file also contains logic that specifies how the inputs are to be interpreted. The file is then loaded into the monitor function, where it is validated and used to continuously monitor the condition of the aircraft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2002
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Applicant: Honeywell Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Gibbs, Debi Van Omen
  • Publication number: 20030166662
    Abstract: Use of a selective cGMP PDE5 inhibitor or a pharmaceutical composition thereof in the preparation of a medicament for the curative, palliative or prophylactic treatment of the insulin resistance syndrome wherein the insulin resistance syndrome means the concomitant existence in a subject of two or more of dyslipidemia; hypertension; type 2 diabetes mellitus, impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) or a family history of diabetes; hyperuricaemia and/or gout; a pro-coagulant state; atherosclerosis; or truncal obesity wherein said use can occur alone or in combination with other agents to treat the insulin resistance syndrome or individual aspects of the insulin resistance syndrome.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2003
    Publication date: September 4, 2003
    Applicant: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: David Albert Fryburg, Earl Michael Gibbs, Nandan Parmanand Koppiker
  • Publication number: 20030057023
    Abstract: A load lowering descent controller having a fixed cylindrical body or capstan about which a rope or cable is turned. The descent controller allows for lowering of the load at a controlled rate by adjusting the amount of friction between the controller and the rope or cable as a function of rope or cable turning and relative contact with rope or cable engagement surfaces in the controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2002
    Publication date: March 27, 2003
    Applicant: Capewell Components Company, LLC
    Inventors: Yakov Gartsbeyn, Michael Gibbs
  • Publication number: 20030041337
    Abstract: The present invention provides a genetically-modified, non-human mammal having an altered body fat composition, wherein said mammal comprises an exogenous mutant p85 PI3-K gene, wherein the expression of said gene is driven by an insulin responsive cell specific promoter. The present invention also relates to transgenic cell lines containing the same mutant gene, as well as methods using both animals and/or cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2002
    Publication date: February 27, 2003
    Inventors: E. Michael Gibbs, John D. McNeish
  • Publication number: 20020165237
    Abstract: Use of a selective cGMP PDE5 inhibitor or a pharmaceutical composition thereof in the preparation of a medicament for the curative, palliative or prophylactic treatment of the insulin resistance syndrome wherein the insulin resistance syndrome means the concomitant existence in a subject of two or more of: dyslipidemia; hypertension; type 2 diabetes mellitus, impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) or a family history of diabetes; hyperuricaemia and/or gout; a pro-coagulant state; atherosclerosis; or truncal obesity wherein said use can occur alone or in combination with other agents to treat the insulin resistance syndrome or individual aspects of the insulin resistance syndrome.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2001
    Publication date: November 7, 2002
    Inventors: David Albert Fryburg, Earl Michael Gibbs, Nandan Parmanand Koppiker
  • Patent number: 5203038
    Abstract: A water level maintaining apparatus includes a main body element having an elongate shape and adapted to be supported by first and second support portions on the surface adjacent the edge of a swimming pool. An end portion of the main body element is supported in cantilever disposition inwardly of the edge or coping of the swimming pool above the water in the pool and a water level sensing device is mounted to the end portion. A conduit extends along the main body element and has an outlet end connected to a valve assembly and an inlet end connected to a water supply source. The water level sensing device includes a floatation element operable to float on the surface of the water and having a floatation arm connected to the valve assembly to selectively open and close the outlet end of the conduit to permit or prevent the flow of water from the conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1993
    Inventor: Michael Gibbs
  • Patent number: 4934388
    Abstract: A hand-held colloidal solution applicator particularly suited for applying relatively viscous solutions such as gels and pastes to the hair comprises a generally cylindrical rigid container for receiving the hair treating solution and has opposed externally threaded ends. A comb-like applicator nozzle is threadedly received on one end of the container for properly placing and distributing the solution and a non-dispensing hair-parting wand having a cap portion is threadedly received on the other end of the container opposite the applicator end and has a central opening through the cap portion end wall. The hair-parting wand extends outwardly from the cap portion end wall parallel to the longitudinal axis of the container and is laterally offset from the central opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 1988
    Date of Patent: June 19, 1990
    Inventor: Michael Gibbs
  • Patent number: D414762
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1999
    Assignee: Thomson Training & Simulation Limited
    Inventors: Michael Gibbs, Jonathan Holt