Patents by Inventor Paul D. Playdon

Paul D. Playdon 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: 8458314
    Abstract: A system and method for network control supporting network endpoints including devices and users that delegates control from the Administrator to Sponsors, leveraging their particular skills. For embodiments, Profiles comprise a set of specifications which define the scope of control or authority. Their application comprises associating Templates/Rules with the Profiles. The Administrator creates Sponsor Users (Sponsors) from users with administrative privileges. The Administrator delegates network management workload by assigning Profiles to Sponsors, defining Sponsors' control. Sponsors thereby manage pieces of the overall workload. The Administrator can also view reports and audit trails for both the Sponsors and network resources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Bradford Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank D. Andrus, Paula Jane Dunigan, Todd R. Wohlers, Paul D. Playdon, Alan R. Hackert