Patents by Inventor Paul A. Holmes

Paul A. Holmes 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: 20240004899
    Abstract: A workflow executed by a local platform of the content management system can include a remote workflow and a local workflow relating to local content retained in a local repository managed by the local platform of the content management system. A synchronization can be initiated between the local content and a remote copy of the local content to reflect a change to either of the local content or the remote copy in the other of the local content and the remote copy. The remote copy can exist at a location managed by a remote platform of the content management system. Upon detection that the remote workflow has been completed by the location using the remote copy, a resumption of the local workflow can be triggered using the synchronization between the local content and the remote copy of the local content. Related systems, methods, products, etc. are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2023
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Inventors: Paul Holmes-Higgin, Frederik Heremans, Tijs Rademakers, Joram Barrez
  • Patent number: 11727035
    Abstract: A workflow executed by an on-premise installation of the content management system can include a cloud workflow and an on-premise workflow relating to on-premise content retained in an on-premise repository managed by the on-premise installation of the content management system. A synchronization can be initiated between the on-premise content and a cloud copy of the on-premise content to reflect a change to either of the on-premise content or the cloud copy in the other of the on-premise content and the cloud copy. The cloud copy can exist at a location managed by a cloud-based installation of the content management system. Upon detection that the cloud workflow has been completed by the location using the cloud copy, a resumption of the on-premise workflow can be triggered using the synchronization between the on-premise content and the cloud copy of the on-premise content. Related systems, methods, products, etc. are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Hyland UK Operations Limited
    Inventors: Paul Holmes-Higgin, Frederik Heremans, Tijs Rademakers, Joram Barrez
  • Publication number: 20220222273
    Abstract: A workflow executed by an on-premise installation of the content management system can include a cloud workflow and an on-premise workflow relating to on-premise content retained in an on-premise repository managed by the on-premise installation of the content management system. A synchronization can be initiated between the on-premise content and a cloud copy of the on-premise content to reflect a change to either of the on-premise content or the cloud copy in the other of the on-premise content and the cloud copy. The cloud copy can exist at a location managed by a cloud-based installation of the content management system. Upon detection that the cloud workflow has been completed by the location using the cloud copy, a resumption of the on-premise workflow can be triggered using the synchronization between the on-premise content and the cloud copy of the on-premise content. Related systems, methods, products, etc. are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2022
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Inventors: Paul Holmes-Higgin, Frederik Heremans, Tijs Rademakers, Joram Barrez
  • Patent number: 11256711
    Abstract: A workflow executed by an on-premise installation of the content management system can include a cloud workflow and an on-premise workflow relating to on-premise content retained in an on-premise repository managed by the on-premise installation of the content management system. A synchronization can be initiated between the on-premise content and a cloud copy of the on-premise content to reflect a change to either of the on-premise content or the cloud copy in the other of the on-premise content and the cloud copy. The cloud copy can exist at a location managed by a cloud-based installation of the content management system. Upon detection that the cloud workflow has been completed by the location using the cloud copy, a resumption of the on-premise workflow can be triggered using the synchronization between the on-premise content and the cloud copy of the on-premise content. Related systems, methods, products, etc. are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: HYLAND UK OPERATIONS LIMITED
    Inventors: Paul Holmes-Higgin, Frederik Heremans, Tijs Rademakers, Joram Barrez
  • Publication number: 20210209129
    Abstract: Content maintained in a first repository of a first installation (which can optionally be an on-premise installation) of a content management system, as well as metadata associated with the content, can be shared via an approach in which content items maintained in the first repository are synchronized with a copy of the content items maintained in a second repository of a second installation (which can optionally be a cloud-based installation). The first installation can be optionally firewall protected. The copy of the content items can be accessed by collaborative users both within and external to a firewall. Related systems, methods, products, etc. are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2021
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Inventors: Neil Mc Erlean, Tuna Aksoy, Nick Burch, Michael Farman, Paul Holmes-Higgin, John Newton, Brian Remmington, Mark Rogers, Jan Vonka, David Webster
  • Patent number: 10963482
    Abstract: Content maintained in a first repository of a first installation (which can optionally be an on-premise installation) of a content management system, as well as metadata associated with the content, can be shared via an approach in which content items maintained in the first repository are synchronized with a copy of the content items maintained in a second repository of a second installation (which can optionally be a cloud-based installation). The first installation can be optionally firewall protected. The copy of the content items can be accessed by collaborative users both within and external to a firewall. Related systems, methods, products, etc. are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: Alfresco Software, Inc.
    Inventors: Neil McErlean, Tuna Aksoy, Nick Burch, Michael Farman, Paul Holmes-Higgin, John Newton, Brian Remmington, Mark Rogers, Jan Vonka, David Webster
  • Patent number: 10476971
    Abstract: Configurable and self-optimizing business process applications can be used in conjunction with features of a content management system, for example including generating and providing guidance relating to a decision or action point within a workflow instance, allowing a user to invoke an exception that includes a deviation from a set of actions defined by the business process application, saving a modified version of the business process application in the content management repository, and monitoring performance metrics of the business process application and the modified business process application when used by additional users in additional workflow instances. Methods, systems, and articles of manufacture are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: Alfresco Software, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Holmes-Higgin, David Caruana
  • Patent number: 9962704
    Abstract: A specimen collection container includes inner and outer tubes. The inner tube includes a bottom end, a top end, and a sidewall extending therebetween defining an interior. The sidewall includes an inner surface and an outer surface having at least one annular protrusion extending therefrom. The inner tube includes at least one funnel portion adjacent the top end for directing a specimen into the inner tube interior, and an annular ring disposed about a portion of the outer surface of the sidewall adjacent the top end. The outer tube includes a bottom end, a top end, and a sidewall extending therebetween, the sidewall having an outer surface and an inner surface defining an annular recess adapted to receive a portion of the annular protrusion therein. The inner tube is disposed within the outer tube and a portion of the top end of the outer tube abuts the annular ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Benjamin R. Bartfeld, Robert G. Ellis, Robert S. Golabek, Jr., Nancy Dubrowny, Girish Parmar, Paul Holmes, Alex Blekher, Michael Delk
  • Patent number: 9948604
    Abstract: Hybrid, configurable business process applications can be used in conjunction with features of a content management system. For example, a first content management system installation executes a workflow instance based on a business process application whose definition is maintained in by the first content management system installation and synchronizes a workflow state of the workflow instance to a second content management system installation using a mirrored workflow state in which both content of the workflow state and metadata characterizing parameters of the workflow state are mirrored from the first content management system repository to the second content management system repository such that a content item retained in the second content management system repository is accessed for use in the workflow instance via the mirrored workflow state at the second content management system repository. Methods, systems, and articles of manufacture are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: Alfresco Software, Inc.
    Inventors: David Caruana, Paul Holmes-Higgin
  • Publication number: 20170337255
    Abstract: A workflow executed by an on-premise installation of the content management system can include a cloud workflow and an on-premise workflow relating to on-premise content retained in an on-premise repository managed by the on-premise installation of the content management system. A synchronization can be initiated between the on-premise content and a cloud copy of the on-premise content to reflect a change to either of the on-premise content or the cloud copy in the other of the on-premise content and the cloud copy. The cloud copy can exist at a location managed by a cloud-based installation of the content management system. Upon detection that the cloud workflow has been completed by the location using the cloud copy, a resumption of the on-premise workflow can be triggered using the synchronization between the on-premise content and the cloud copy of the on-premise content. Related systems, methods, products, etc. are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2017
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventors: Paul Holmes-Higgin, Frederik Heremans, Tijs Rademakers, Joram Barrez
  • Patent number: 9805106
    Abstract: Content maintained in a first repository of a first installation (which can optionally be an on-premise installation) of a content management system, as well as metadata associated with the content, can be shared via an approach in which content items maintained in the first repository are synchronized with a copy of the content items maintained in a second repository of a second installation (which can optionally be a cloud-based installation). The first installation can be optionally firewall protected. The copy of the content items can be accessed by collaborative users both within and external to a firewall. Related systems, methods, products, etc. are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: Alfresco Software, Inc.
    Inventors: Neil McErlean, Tuna Aksoy, Nick Burch, Michael Farman, Paul Holmes-Higgin, John Newton, Brian Remmington, Mark Rogers, Jan Vonka, David Webster
  • Patent number: 9672261
    Abstract: A workflow executed by an on-premise installation of the content management system can include a cloud workflow and an on-premise workflow relating to on-premise content retained in an on-premise repository managed by the on-premise installation of the content management system. A synchronization can be initiated between the on-premise content and a cloud copy of the on-premise content to reflect a change to either of the on-premise content or the cloud copy in the other of the on-premise content and the cloud copy. The cloud copy can exist at a location managed by a cloud-based installation of the content management system. Upon detection that the cloud workflow has been completed by the location using the cloud copy, a resumption of the on-premise workflow can be triggered using the synchronization between the on-premise content and the cloud copy of the on-premise content. Related systems, methods, products, etc. are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Alfresco Software, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Holmes-Higgin, Frederik Heremans, Tijs Rademakers, Joram Barrez
  • Patent number: 9604217
    Abstract: A label and labeling system for identifying the volume of a specimen within a specimen collection container are disclosed. The system includes providing a specimen collection container having an open top end, a closed bottom end, and a sidewall extending therebetween forming an interior adapted for receiving a specimen therein. The specimen collection container also includes a label having a label body disposed over at least a portion of the sidewall, in visual alignment with a colored background. At least one of the sidewall of the specimen collection container and the label body have printing disposed thereon having a color that is substantially identical to the colored background against which the specimen collection container will be viewed. At least one of the sidewall of the specimen collection container and the label body may have colorless indicia having a surface enhancement feature for providing visual distinction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Ashley Palmer, Robert S. Ross, Paul Holmes, Robert S. Golabek, Jr., Shenika E. Felix, Nancy Dubrowny, Kristine Conley, Christine Bush
  • Publication number: 20160296931
    Abstract: A specimen collection container includes inner and outer tubes. The inner tube includes a bottom end, a top end, and a sidewall extending therebetween defining an interior. The sidewall includes an inner surface and an outer surface having at least one annular protrusion extending therefrom. The inner tube includes at least one funnel portion adjacent the top end for directing a specimen into the inner tube interior, and an annular ring disposed about a portion of the outer surface of the sidewall adjacent the top end. The outer tube includes a bottom end, a top end, and a sidewall extending therebetween, the sidewall having an outer surface and an inner surface defining an annular recess adapted to receive a portion of the annular protrusion therein. The inner tube is disposed within the outer tube and a portion of the top end of the outer tube abuts the annular ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2016
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Inventors: Benjamin R. Bartfeld, Robert G. Ellis, Robert S. Golabek, JR., Nancy Dubrowny, Girish Parmar, Paul Holmes, Alex Blekher, Michael Delk
  • Patent number: 9399218
    Abstract: A specimen collection container includes inner and outer tubes. The inner tube includes a bottom end, a top end, and a sidewall extending therebetween defining an interior. The sidewall includes an inner surface and an outer surface having at least one annular protrusion extending therefrom. The inner tube includes at least one funnel portion adjacent the top end for directing a specimen into the inner tube interior, and an annular ring disposed about a portion of the outer surface of the sidewall adjacent the top end. The outer tube includes a bottom end, a top end, and a sidewall extending therebetween, the sidewall having an outer surface and an inner surface defining an annular recess adapted to receive a portion of the annular protrusion therein. The inner tube is disposed within the outer tube and a portion of the top end of the outer tube abuts the annular ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Benjamin R. Bartfeld, Robert G. Ellis, Robert S. Golabek, Jr., Nancy Dubrowny, Girish Parmar, Paul Holmes, Alex Blekher, Michael Delk
  • Patent number: D874888
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Inventors: Ruth Niles, Paul Holmes
  • Patent number: D875524
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Inventors: Paul Holmes, Ruth Niles
  • Patent number: D907977
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Inventors: Ruth Niles, Paul Holmes
  • Patent number: D943413
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Inventors: Ruth Niles, Paul Holmes
  • Patent number: D943414
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Inventors: Ruth Niles, Paul Holmes