Patents by Inventor Michael S. Foster

Michael S. Foster 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: 20020159446
    Abstract: An interconnect fabric module (“IFM”) with high-speed switching capabilities. An interconnect fabric module can be dynamically configured to interconnect its communications ports so that data can be transmitted through the interconnected ports. Multiple interconnect fabric modules can be connected to form an interconnect fabric through which nodes (e.g., computer systems) can be interconnected. In one embodiment, data is transmitted through the interconnect fabric as frames such as those defined by the Fibre Channel and InfiniBand standards. The interconnect fabric module allows the creation of an interconnect fabric that is especially well suited for interconnecting devices utilizing multiple information types such as might be required by the devices of an enterprise data network (“EDN”).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2001
    Publication date: October 31, 2002
    Inventors: Michael S. Foster, Michael A. Dorsett
  • Publication number: 20020159468
    Abstract: An interconnect fabric module (“IFM”) with high-speed switching capabilities. An interconnect fabric module can be dynamically configured to interconnect its communications ports so that data can be transmitted through the interconnected ports. Multiple interconnect fabric modules can be connected to form an interconnect fabric through which nodes (e.g., computer systems) can be interconnected. In one embodiment, data is transmitted through the interconnect fabric as frames such as those defined by the Fiber Channel and InfiniBand standards. The interconnect fabric module allows the creation of an interconnect fabric that is especially well suited for interconnecting devices utilizing multiple information types such as might be required by the devices of an enterprise data network (“EDN”).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2001
    Publication date: October 31, 2002
    Inventors: Michael S. Foster, Michael A. Dorsett
  • Publication number: 20020159453
    Abstract: An interconnect fabric module (“IFM”) with high-speed switching capabilities. An interconnect fabric module can be dynamically configured to interconnect its communications ports so that data can be transmitted through the interconnected ports. Multiple interconnect fabric modules can be connected to form an interconnect fabric through which nodes (e.g., computer systems) can be interconnected. In one embodiment, data is transmitted through the interconnect fabric as frames such as those defined by the Fibre Channel and InfiniBand standards. The interconnect fabric module allows the creation of an interconnect fabric that is especially well suited for interconnecting devices utilizing multiple information types such as might be required by the devices of an enterprise data network (“EDN”).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2001
    Publication date: October 31, 2002
    Inventors: Michael S. Foster, Michael A. Dorsett
  • Publication number: 20020161887
    Abstract: An interconnect fabric module (“IFM”) with high-speed switching capabilities. An interconnect fabric module can be dynamically configured to interconnect its communications ports so that data can be transmitted through the interconnected ports. Multiple interconnect fabric modules can be connected to form an interconnect fabric through which nodes (e.g., computer systems) can be interconnected. In one embodiment, data is transmitted through the interconnect fabric as frames such as those defined by the Fibre Channel and InfiniBand standards. The interconnect fabric module allows the creation of an interconnect fabric that is especially well suited for interconnecting devices utilizing multiple information types such as might be required by the devices of an enterprise data network (“EDN”).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2001
    Publication date: October 31, 2002
    Inventors: Michael S. Foster, Michael A. Dorsett
  • Publication number: 20020159452
    Abstract: An interconnect fabric module (“IFM”) with high-speed switching capabilities. An interconnect fabric module can be dynamically configured to interconnect its communications ports so that data can be transmitted through the interconnected ports. Multiple interconnect fabric modules can be connected to form an interconnect fabric through which nodes (e.g., computer systems) can be interconnected. In one embodiment, data is transmitted through the interconnect fabric as frames such as those defined by the Fibre Channel and InfiniBand standards. The interconnect fabric module allows the creation of an interconnect fabric that is especially well suited for interconnecting devices utilizing multiple information types such as might be required by the devices of an enterprise data network (“EDN”).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2001
    Publication date: October 31, 2002
    Inventors: Michael S. Foster, Michael A. Dorsett
  • Publication number: 20020159389
    Abstract: An interconnect fabric module (“IFM”) with high-speed switching capabilities. An interconnect fabric module can be dynamically configured to interconnect its communications ports so that data can be transmitted through the interconnected ports. Multiple interconnect fabric modules can be connected to form an interconnect fabric through which nodes (e.g., computer systems) can be interconnected. In one embodiment, data is transmitted through the interconnect fabric as frames such as those defined by the Fiber Channel and InfiniBand standards. The interconnect fabric module allows the creation of an interconnect fabric that is especially well suited for interconnecting devices utilizing multiple information types such as might be required by the devices of an enterprise data network (“EDN”).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2001
    Publication date: October 31, 2002
    Inventors: Michael S. Foster, Michael A. Dorsett
  • Patent number: 4836874
    Abstract: Compact discs are continuously mass produced by continuously rotating a master roller about whose periphery a plurality of optical disc patterns are sequentially arranged in order to form inverse patterns on an elongated film fed to the roller at successive contact locations spaced apart of one another lengthwise of the film during each rotation. Each optical disc has a metallized layer which is protected from damage by the provision of sheets of non-negligible thickness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 6, 1989
    Inventor: Michael S. Foster
  • Patent number: 4738425
    Abstract: A computer printer support for elevating a computer printer, which support includes a generally "H"-shaped frame characterized by a pair of parallel support legs provided with four spaced recesses and a pair of spaced, parallel connecting braces for maintaining the support legs in parallel configuration. The computer printer support is designed to rest horizontally on a supporting surface to elevate the printer and facilitate location of a draft box containing printer paper and a dolly supporting the draft box into the printer compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 19, 1988
    Inventor: Michael S. Foster
  • Patent number: 4268376
    Abstract: A process is disclosed for cracking hydrocarbons with a faujasite-type zeolite catalyst, in which the catalyst is rejuvenated by ion-exchange with rare earth metal cations to restore its activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 1979
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1981
    Assignee: Chevron Research Company
    Inventor: Michael S. Foster