Patents by Inventor Paul Waters

Paul Waters 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: 12585461
    Abstract: A system for automating evidence collection for software compliance is disclosed herein. The system can include a user computer device, a plurality of repositories, a backend computer system. The backend computer system can store a collection engine comprising a large language model (“LLM”) that, when executed by a processor, causes the backend computer system to extract metadata from a software architecture diagram and metadata from repository information, map the software architecture diagram to the at least one repository of the plurality of repositories based on the extracted metadata, generate a prompt to retrieve evidence from the plurality of repositories based on the mapping, and retrieve evidence relevant to the at least one requirement from the plurality of repositories based on the prompt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2025
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2026
    Assignee: Morgan Stanley Services Group Inc.
    Inventors: Mainak Saha, Arnab Ghosh, Calum B. Courtney, Pradeep Sundaram, Samer Abraham, Paul Waters, Shayan Shafizadeh
  • Patent number: 12517770
    Abstract: A system and method for managing computerized resources, including: associating a first server instance with a plurality of keys defining: a stage within a software development lifecycle, application information, a middleware type, and an operational capability (where each of the plurality of keys refers to a corresponding database); determining application dependencies and/or database dependencies based on one or more of the plurality of keys; and executing computer tasks within a computer cluster based on the determined dependencies, where the computer cluster includes the first server instance associated with the keys. Some embodiments may provide a user interface (UI) to display real time information describing tasks running on the computer cluster. Computer tasks executed according to some embodiments may be included in a deployment process of a software application, where the deployment process includes a plurality of task orchestration tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2025
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2026
    Assignee: Morgan Stanley Services Group Inc.
    Inventors: My Thi Thien Nguyen, Tracy White, Paul Waters
  • Patent number: 12120840
    Abstract: An information handling system may include a backplane configured to couple at a first side thereof to a plurality of physical storage resources, an air mover configured to provide cooling to the information handling system, and a shelf coupled to the backplane at a second, opposite side thereof, wherein the shelf is disposed between the first side of the backplane and the air mover. The shelf may include an acoustically absorbent material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Richard Eiland, Chris Peterson, Eduardo Escamilla, Paul Waters, Chien-Hung Chou, Juan Torres-Gonzalez, Jyh-Yinn Lin, Hung-Pin Chien
  • Patent number: 11675397
    Abstract: An information handling system includes multiple hard disk drives, a central processing unit (CPU) and memory complex, a graphics processing unit (GPU) and input/output (I/O) complex, multiple cooling fans, and first and second airflow vanes. The cooling fans pull in airflow through the hard disk drives and push the airflow through both the CPU and memory complex and the GPU and I/O complex. The first and second airflow vanes are located between the hard disk drives and the cooling fans. The first and second vanes are in a first configuration when the information handling system is in a CPU and memory centric configuration, and in a second configuration when the information handling system is in a GPU and I/O centric configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Richard Eiland, Chris E. Peterson, Paul Waters, Eduardo Escamilla, Juan Torres-Gonzalez
  • Publication number: 20220322560
    Abstract: An information handling system may include a backplane configured to couple at a first side thereof to a plurality of physical storage resources, an air mover configured to provide cooling to the information handling system, and a shelf coupled to the backplane at a second, opposite side thereof, wherein the shelf is disposed between the first side of the backplane and the air mover. The shelf may include an acoustically absorbent material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2021
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Applicant: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Richard EILAND, Chris PETERSON, Eduardo ESCAMILLA, Paul WATERS, Chien-Hung CHOU, Juan TORRES-GONZALEZ, Jyh-Yinn LIN, Hung-Pin CHIEN
  • Publication number: 20220179462
    Abstract: An information handling system includes multiple hard disk drives, a central processing unit (CPU) and memory complex, a graphics processing unit (GPU) and input/output (I/O) complex, multiple cooling fans, and first and second airflow vanes. The cooling fans pull in airflow through the hard disk drives and push the airflow through both the CPU and memory complex and the GPU and I/O complex. The first and second airflow vanes are located between the hard disk drives and the cooling fans. The first and second vanes are in a first configuration when the information handling system is in a CPU and memory centric configuration, and in a second configuration when the information handling system is in a GPU and I/O centric configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2020
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Inventors: Richard Eiland, Chris E. Peterson, Paul Waters, Eduardo Escamilla, Juan Torres-Gonzalez
  • Publication number: 20200359876
    Abstract: A grip for a surgical device, the grip having an inner portion with a first material, a cylindrical opening, and at least one living hinge; an outer portion coupled to the inner portion, the outer portion having a second material different than the first material, and an outer surface; wherein the inner portion is configured so that the cylindrical opening fits around the surgical device and the living hinge is adjustable to permit sliding along the surgical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2019
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventors: Paul Waters, Benjamin Hedges
  • Patent number: 10497352
    Abstract: An acoustical baffle includes a baffle housing, a lens, an acoustic foam, and a retaining mesh. The baffle housing includes a front panel having a channel, and first and second side panels. The first side panel is placed in physical contact with a first panel of a server chassis, and the second side panel is placed in physical contact with a second panel of the server chassis. The lens is in physical contact with the baffle housing, and fits within the channel of the front panel. The acoustic foam is in physical contact with the baffle housing, and includes an acoustic surface to absorb noise generated by cooling fans within the server chassis. The retaining mesh is in physical contact with the acoustic foam, and holds the acoustic foam within the acoustical baffle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: Dell Products, LP
    Inventors: Chris E. Peterson, Tsung-Ping Chen, Brandon Joel Brocklesby, Paul Waters, Richard Eiland, Richard Guzman
  • Publication number: 20190206379
    Abstract: An acoustical baffle includes a baffle housing, a lens, an acoustic foam, and a retaining mesh. The baffle housing includes a front panel having a channel, and first and second side panels. The first side panel is placed in physical contact with a first panel of a server chassis, and the second side panel is placed in physical contact with a second panel of the server chassis. The lens is in physical contact with the baffle housing, and fits within the channel of the front panel. The acoustic foam is in physical contact with the baffle housing, and includes an acoustic surface to absorb noise generated by cooling fans within the server chassis. The retaining mesh is in physical contact with the acoustic foam, and holds the acoustic foam within the acoustical baffle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2018
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Inventors: Chris E. Peterson, Tsung-Ping Chen, Brandon Joel Brocklesby, Paul Waters, Richard Eiland, Richard Guzman
  • Patent number: 9766168
    Abstract: A process is disclosed for using multiple acoustic resonators to sample fluids (gas or liquids), capture particulate (or aerosols) entrained in the fluid, and deliver a concentrated sample of particulate. The acoustic concentrator demonstrates many improvements over prior art that includes improved concentration of particulate below 3 micron, adjustability of the level of concentration, ability to function over a wide range of humidity and temperature, and reduced overall power consumption. For example, when installed on the inlet of an aerosol detection system, the acoustic concentrator has been shown to increase sensitivity that may lead to earlier detection of bioaerosol agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Applied Research Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: G. Douglas Meegan, Brian Zadler, Jason R. Gallia, Paul Waters
  • Publication number: 20150107335
    Abstract: A process is disclosed for using multiple acoustic resonators to sample fluids (gas or liquids), capture particulate (or aerosols) entrained in the fluid, and deliver a concentrated sample of particulate. The acoustic concentrator demonstrates many improvements over prior art that includes improved concentration of particulate below 3 micron, adjustability of the level of concentration, ability to function over a wide range of humidity and temperature, and reduced overall power consumption. For example, when installed on the inlet of an aerosol detection system, the acoustic concentrator has been shown to increase sensitivity that may lead to earlier detection of bioaerosol agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventors: G. Douglas Meegan, Brian Zadler, Jason R. Gallia, Paul Waters
  • Publication number: 20060259230
    Abstract: The invention includes an additive injection system for automatically metering a liquid fuel additive into the fuel supply of a fuel-burning device. The additive injection system may be adapted to obtain a fuel value from a fuel pump to maintain a constant additive concentration in the fuel over a series of random fuel depletion and refueling cycles, such as by communicating with one or more networks in communication with the fuel pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2006
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Inventors: Paul Waters, John Waters, Robert Lauchner
  • Publication number: 20060254131
    Abstract: The invention includes a method of improving the combustion efficiency of a fuel-burning device. The method includes the steps of adding a low molecular weight polymer to the fuel of the fuel-burning device and burning the fuel with the polymer in the fuel-burning device. The invention also includes fuel compositions containing such polymers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2006
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Inventors: Paul Waters, John Waters
  • Publication number: 20060254536
    Abstract: The invention includes an additive injection system for automatically metering a liquid fuel additive into the fuel supply of a fuel burning device. The additive injection system may be adapted to maintain a constant additive concentration in the fuel over a series of random fuel depletion and refueling cycles. Further, the additive injection system may be in communication with an engine control module to precisely determine the amount of fuel that has been consumed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2006
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Inventors: Paul Waters, John Waters, Robert Lauchner
  • Publication number: 20060242894
    Abstract: The invention includes a method of improving the combustion efficiency of a fuel-burning device. The method includes the steps of adding a low molecular weight polymer to the fuel of the fuel-burning device and burning the fuel with the polymer in the fuel-burning device. The invention also includes fuel compositions containing such polymers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2005
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Inventors: Paul Waters, John Waters
  • Publication number: 20060155635
    Abstract: Financial instrument trade systems and methods are disclosed. Trade data is processed at a plurality of match servers. Trade data that remains unmatched may be stored in one or more aging queues. Trade data is periodically retrieved from the aging queues and attempts are made to match the unmatched trades. As time progresses from the time that trade data from a particular trade is stored in an aging queue, the match criteria used to match the trade is relaxed. Fault tolerant mechanisms are also disclosed for allowing operational match servers to take over the operations of failed components or servers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2005
    Publication date: July 13, 2006
    Applicant: Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd Borro, Paul Waters
  • Patent number: 5911247
    Abstract: A Jacquard mechanism for creating a shed in a loom has a plurality of hooks operative to be connected, optionally via one or more other bodies, to yarns in a loom. The hooks are movable between a first position and a second position. A griffe is provided, the griffe being movable along a path so as to engage the hooks when the hooks are in the first position. The Jacquard mechanism also has a plurality of solenoids, each solenoid having a plunger operative to directly engage a hook. Movement of the plunger causes an associated hook to move to the second position wherein it will not be engaged by the griffe as it moves along the path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1999
    Assignee: Scapa Group PLC
    Inventor: Paul Waters