Patents by Inventor Michael Hofer

Michael Hofer 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: 8364460
    Abstract: Intelligent monitoring systems and methods for virtual environments are disclosed that understand various components of a virtual infrastructure and how the components interact to provide improved performance analysis to users. In certain examples, a monitoring system assesses the performance of virtual machine(s) in the context of the overall performance of the physical server(s) and the environment in which the virtual machine(s) are running. For instance, the monitoring system can track performance metrics over a determined period of time to view changes to the allocation of resources to virtual machines and their location(s) on physical platforms. Moreover, monitoring systems can utilize past performance information from separate virtual environments to project a performance impact resulting from the migration of a virtual machine from one physical platform to another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Quest Software, Inc.
    Inventors: John Andrew Ostermeyer, James Michael Hofer, Mark Steven Childers, Michael Hugh Condy
  • Publication number: 20120284713
    Abstract: Intelligent monitoring systems and methods for virtual environments are disclosed that understand various components of a virtual infrastructure and how the components interact to provide improved performance analysis to users. In certain examples, a monitoring system assesses the performance of virtual machine(s) in the context of the overall performance of the physical server(s) and the environment in which the virtual machine(s) are running. For instance, the monitoring system can track performance metrics over a determined period of time to view changes to the allocation of resources to virtual machines and their location(s) on physical platforms. Moreover, monitoring systems can utilize past performance information from separate virtual environments to project a performance impact resulting from the migration of a virtual machine from one physical platform to another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: QUEST SOFTWARE, INC.
    Inventors: John Andrew Ostermeyer, James Michael Hofer, Mark Steven Childers, Michael Hugh Condy
  • Publication number: 20120255847
    Abstract: A key assembly for use in an electronic device is provided. The key assembly includes a plurality of dome switches, a plurality of single-piece keycaps and plurality of actuators which activate the dome switches. Each single-piece keycap has a plurality of character-representing portions identifying a number of keyboard characters which are separated by deforming portions. Each character-representing portion is associated with a separate one of the plurality of dome switches. Each actuator has g a first side which is engaged by one of the character-representing portions of the single-piece keycap and a second side which engages the dome switch associated with that character-representing portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
    Inventors: Chao Chen, Steven Andrew Prsa, Joseph Michael Hofer, Michael Welker, Todd Andrew Wood
  • Publication number: 20120196055
    Abstract: A presentational tool is described. The presentation tool enables presentation of aesthetic qualities alone or in combination. The presentation tool comprises a base and one or more presentation elements (which include one or more aesthetic qualities) that can be detachably connected to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2011
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
    Inventors: Todd Andrew WOOD, Joseph Michael HOFER, Fredrik HERMANN
  • Patent number: 8232485
    Abstract: A key assembly for use in an electronic device is provided. The key assembly includes a plurality of dome switches and a plurality of single-piece keycaps. Each keycap identifies a row of keyboard characters. Each keycap has a plurality of character-representing portions separated by deforming portions. Each character-representing portion is associated with a separate one of the plurality of dome switches. The key assembly further comprises a plurality of actuators for activating the dome switches. Each actuator has a first side which is engaged by one of the character representing portions of the keycap. Each actuator has a second side which engages the dome switch associated with that character-representing portion. In a rest state in which the keycap is not depressed, at least some of the actuators preload at least some of the dome switches by exerting a force upon the dome switches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: Chao Chen, Steven Andrew Prsa, Joseph Michael Hofer, Michael Welker, Todd Andrew Wood
  • Patent number: 8175863
    Abstract: Intelligent monitoring systems and methods for virtual environments are disclosed that understand various components of a virtual infrastructure and how the components interact to provide improved performance analysis to users. In certain examples, a monitoring system assesses the performance of virtual machine(s) in the context of the overall performance of the physical server(s) and the environment in which the virtual machine(s) are running. For instance, the monitoring system can track performance metrics over a determined period of time to view changes to the allocation of resources to virtual machines and their location(s) on physical platforms. Moreover, monitoring systems can utilize past performance information from separate virtual environments to project a performance impact resulting from the migration of a virtual machine from one physical platform to another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Quest Software, Inc.
    Inventors: John Andrew Ostermeyer, James Michael Hofer, Mark Steven Childers, Michael Hugh Condy
  • Patent number: 8117905
    Abstract: A test bench conditioning system for a working fluid of a machine located on the test bench includes at least one pump (3) for circulating the working fluid, a heat exchanger (4) for cooling the working fluid coming from the discharge line (1) of the machine and a heating device (5) for the working fluid fed into the supply line (2) to the machine and a mixing valve (6). Furthermore, a bypass (8) that can be shut off between the discharge line (1) and the supply line (2) can be provided. Setting a temperature profile for the working fluid is possible via a control device. In order to render possible an optimum simulation of a real temperature profile of an operating fluid of a machine with the slightest deviations for the predetermined profile, a connecting line (10) with a control valve (11) leads to the discharge line (1) in front of the mixing valve (6), which opens into this discharge line (1) in front of the pump (3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: AVL List GmbH
    Inventor: Michael Hofer
  • Patent number: D648704
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: Joseph Michael Hofer, Todd Andrew Wood, Ingve Holmung, Di Tao, Brian Dennis Paschke, Alina Claudia Oprea
  • Patent number: D648705
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: Joseph Michael Hofer, Todd Andrew Wood, Ingve Holmung, Di Tao, Brian Dennis Paschke, Alina Claudia Oprea
  • Patent number: D648806
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: Todd Andrew Wood, Joseph Michael Hofer, Fredrik Hermann
  • Patent number: D653233
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: Joseph Michael Hofer, Todd Andrew Wood, Ingve Holmung, Di Tao, Brian Dennis Paschke, Alina Claudia Oprea
  • Patent number: D660263
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: Joseph Michael Hofer, Todd Andrew Wood, Ingve Holmung, Norman Miner Ladouceur
  • Patent number: D660264
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: Joseph Michael Hofer, Todd Andrew Wood, Ingve Holmung, Norman Miner Ladouceur
  • Patent number: D660265
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: Joseph Michael Hofer, Todd Andrew Wood, Ingve Holmung, Norman Miner Ladouceur
  • Patent number: D660266
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: Joseph Michael Hofer, Todd Andrew Wood, Ingve Holmung, Norman Miner Ladouceur
  • Patent number: D660267
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: Joseph Michael Hofer, Todd Andrew Wood, Ingve Holmung, Norman Miner Ladouceur
  • Patent number: D663309
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: Joseph Michael Hofer, Todd Andrew Wood, Jason Tyler Griffin, Norman Miner Ladouceur
  • Patent number: D669892
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: Joseph Michael Hofer, Alina Claudia Oprea, Di Tao, Todd Andrew Wood, Ingve Holmung, Anders Fahrendorff, Brian Dennis Paschke
  • Patent number: D675204
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limites
    Inventors: Joseph Michael Hofer, Alina Claudia Oprea, Di Tao, Todd Andrew Wood, Ingve Holmung, Anders Fahrendorff, Brian Dennis Paschke
  • Patent number: D675205
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: Joseph Michael Hofer, Alina Claudia Oprea, Di Tao, Todd Andrew Wood, Ingve Holmung, Anders Fahrendorff, Brian Dennis Paschke