Patents by Inventor Paul H. Levine

Paul H. Levine 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).

  • Network license server
    Patent number: 5023907
    Abstract: A system for the management of computer programs in a computer network environment is presented. A network license server comprises a license server daemon which provides access to a computer program based on information stored in user and license databases. To track software usage, the daemon also maintains a log file which can be accessed by and interfaced with a network administration station. The network license server protects software vendors from unauthorized use of their software while permitting software programs and users to reside anywhere on the network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1988
    Date of Patent: June 11, 1991
    Assignee: Apollo Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: Herrick J. Johnson, Margaret Olson, Stuart Jones, Stephanie Bodoff, Stephen C. Bertrand, Paul H. Levine