Patents by Inventor Paul David Mahaffey, Jr.

Paul David Mahaffey, Jr. 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).

  • System and method for reducing the vulnerability of a computer network to virus threats
    Patent number: 7571483
    Abstract: A method for reducing vulnerability of a computer network to a detected virus threat includes receiving an identifier of a network device detected as a source of virus activity. The method also includes relating the identifier to a predetermined account of the detected device and then automatically disabling the device account. Accordingly, the detected device is isolated from the network to prevent infection of the network by the detected device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Jeff P. Bascle, Stephen M. Blair, Jr., Paul David Mahaffey, Jr., Jason J. Quest