Patents by Inventor Paula BESTERMAN

Paula BESTERMAN 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: 11202397
    Abstract: A configurable door panel cover includes a first face of a first door that is perforated and includes one or more attachment points, which one or more configurable panels may attach to. The configurable door panel cover includes a fastener assembly that includes at least one fastener that attaches to the configurable door panel cover, and a spacing mechanism. The spacing mechanism attaches to the fastener that is attached to the configurable door panel cover and to one of the one or more attachment points on the first face of the first door. The spacing mechanism attaches the first configurable door panel cover at a first orientation that includes a first angle between the configurable door panel cover and the first spacing mechanism. The fastener assembly may be rotated to the configurable door panel cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Paula Besterman, Aaron R. Cox, Camillo Sassano, Kevin L. Schultz
  • Patent number: 11096307
    Abstract: A system according to one embodiment includes a pair of members for mounting to a computer rack in a parallel orientation relative to one another, at least two bezels configured for extending between the members and mounting to the members, and at least two locks for selectively locking the bezels to at least one of the members. A system according to another embodiment includes a frame for mounting to a computer rack. The frame includes members oriented in a rectangular configuration, at least two bezels configured for extending between opposite members of the frame, and at least two locks for selectively locking the bezels to at least one of the members. A system according to another embodiment includes a pair of members for mounting to a computer rack in a parallel orientation relative to one another, and an array of locks coupled to one of the members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Camillo Sassano, Paula Besterman, Aaron R. Cox, Kevin L. Schultz
  • Patent number: 10838918
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus, including computer program products and a computer system, implement and use techniques for preserving referential integrity. A first input receiving component receives a first input selecting a target file within a first directory. A second input receiving component receives a second input selecting all files referenced by the target file. A transfer component automatically performs a moving or copying operation of all referenced files from a first directory to a second directory when a moving or copying operation of the target file is performed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Zachary W. Abrams, Paula Besterman, Pamela S. Ross, Eric Woods
  • Patent number: 10827640
    Abstract: A product according to one embodiment includes a first bracket for coupling to a rail of a computer rack, and a bezel having a lock for selectively locking the bezel to the first bracket. A method according to another embodiment includes coupling a first bracket to a rail of a computer rack, and coupling a bezel to the first bracket. A system according to yet another embodiment includes a computer rack, a first bracket coupled to a rail of the computer rack, and a bezel having a lock for selectively locking the bezel to the first bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Paula Besterman, Aaron R. Cox, Camillo Sassano, Kevin L. Schultz
  • Patent number: 10827643
    Abstract: A server rack according to one embodiment includes a sidewall defining an interior, an aperture in the sidewall, and a retractable terminal horizontally positionable between a retracted position and an extended position. The retractable terminal is positioned in the interior when in the retracted position. The retractable terminal is configured to extend through the aperture of the sidewall. The retractable terminal includes a base frame and a pivoting frame pivotally coupled to the base frame. The pivoting frame is configured to receive at least a display. The pivoting frame is positionable between an undeployed position and a deployed position relative to the base frame when the retractable terminal is in the extended position. The pivoting frame is about parallel to the base frame when in the undeployed position. The pivoting frame is oriented at least 30 degrees from the base frame when in the deployed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Camillo Sassano, Kevin L. Schultz, Paula Besterman, Aaron R. Cox, Eric A. Eckberg, Scott A. Shurson, Angel E. Delgado
  • Publication number: 20200100384
    Abstract: A server rack according to one embodiment includes a sidewall defining an interior, an aperture in the sidewall, and a retractable terminal horizontally positionable between a retracted position and an extended position. The retractable terminal is positioned in the interior when in the retracted position. The retractable terminal is configured to extend through the aperture of the sidewall. The retractable terminal includes a base frame and a pivoting frame pivotally coupled to the base frame. The pivoting frame is configured to receive at least a display. The pivoting frame is positionable between an undeployed position and a deployed position relative to the base frame when the retractable terminal is in the extended position. The pivoting frame is about parallel to the base frame when in the undeployed position. The pivoting frame is oriented at least 30 degrees from the base frame when in the deployed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2018
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Inventors: Camillo Sassano, Kevin L. Schultz, Paula Besterman, Aaron R. Cox, Eric A. Eckberg, Scott A. Shurson, Angel E. Delgado
  • Publication number: 20190350103
    Abstract: A system according to one embodiment includes a pair of members for mounting to a computer rack in a parallel orientation relative to one another, at least two bezels configured for extending between the members and mounting to the members, and at least two locks for selectively locking the bezels to at least one of the members. A system according to another embodiment includes a frame for mounting to a computer rack. The frame includes members oriented in a rectangular configuration, at least two bezels configured for extending between opposite members of the frame, and at least two locks for selectively locking the bezels to at least one of the members. A system according to another embodiment includes a pair of members for mounting to a computer rack in a parallel orientation relative to one another, and an array of locks coupled to one of the members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2018
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventors: Camillo Sassano, Paula Besterman, Aaron R. Cox, Kevin L. Schultz
  • Publication number: 20190289757
    Abstract: A configurable door panel cover includes a first face of a first door that is perforated and includes one or more attachment points, which one or more configurable panels may attach to. The configurable door panel cover includes a fastener assembly that includes at least one fastener that attaches to the configurable door panel cover, and a spacing mechanism. The spacing mechanism attaches to the fastener that is attached to the configurable door panel cover and to one of the one or more attachment points on the first face of the first door. The spacing mechanism attaches the first configurable door panel cover at a first orientation that includes a first angle between the configurable door panel cover and the first spacing mechanism. The fastener assembly may be rotated to the configurable door panel cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2019
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Inventors: Paula Besterman, Aaron R. Cox, Camillo Sassano, Kevin L. Schultz
  • Patent number: 10362716
    Abstract: A configurable door panel cover includes a first face of a first door that is perforated and includes one or more attachment points, which one or more configurable panels may attach to. The configurable door panel cover includes a fastener assembly that includes at least one fastener that attaches to the configurable door panel cover, and a spacing mechanism. The spacing mechanism attaches to the fastener that is attached to the configurable door panel cover and to one of the one or more attachment points on the first face of the first door. The spacing mechanism attaches the first configurable door panel cover at a first orientation that includes a first angle between the configurable door panel cover and the first spacing mechanism. The fastener assembly may be rotated to the configurable door panel cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: Intemational Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Paula Besterman, Aaron R. Cox, Camillo Sassano, Kevin L. Schultz
  • Publication number: 20180303005
    Abstract: A product according to one embodiment includes a first bracket for coupling to a rail of a computer rack, and a bezel having a lock for selectively locking the bezel to the first bracket. A method according to another embodiment includes coupling a first bracket to a rail of a computer rack, and coupling a bezel to the first bracket. A system according to yet another embodiment includes a computer rack, a first bracket coupled to a rail of the computer rack, and a bezel having a lock for selectively locking the bezel to the first bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2017
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Inventors: Paula Besterman, Aaron R. Cox, Camillo Sassano, Kevin L. Schultz
  • Publication number: 20170118876
    Abstract: A configurable door panel cover includes a first face of a first door that is perforated and includes one or more attachment points, which one or more configurable panels may attach to. The configurable door panel cover includes a fastener assembly that includes at least one fastener that attaches to the configurable door panel cover, and a spacing mechanism. The spacing mechanism attaches to the fastener that is attached to the configurable door panel cover and to one of the one or more attachment points on the first face of the first door. The spacing mechanism attaches the first configurable door panel cover at a first orientation that includes a first angle between the configurable door panel cover and the first spacing mechanism. The fastener assembly may be rotated to the configurable door panel cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2015
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Inventors: Paula Besterman, Aaron R. Cox, Camillo Sassano, Kevin L. Schultz
  • Patent number: 9549480
    Abstract: A configurable door panel cover includes a first face of a first door that is perforated and includes one or more attachment points, which one or more configurable panels may attach to. The configurable door panel cover includes a fastener assembly that includes at least one fastener that attaches to the configurable door panel cover, and a spacing mechanism. The spacing mechanism attaches to the fastener that is attached to the configurable door panel cover and to one of the one or more attachment points on the first face of the first door. The spacing mechanism attaches the first configurable door panel cover at a first orientation that includes a first angle between the configurable door panel cover and the first spacing mechanism. The fastener assembly may be rotated to the configurable door panel cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Paula Besterman, Aaron R. Cox, Camillo Sassano, Kevin L. Schultz
  • Patent number: 9405978
    Abstract: Prioritizing facial recognition matches includes obtaining identification information and a facial image for each visitor entering the monitored environment, the monitored environment having a plurality of cameras at known locations including entry and exit points; obtaining itineraries of the visitors. Itineraries of the visitors are obtained, and based on the entry points and the itineraries of the visitors, likely routes of the visitors are determined through the monitored environment. Responsive to receiving an image captured by a first camera at a first location at an image capture time, the database records are sorted for facial recognition matching with the image from the first camera based on the visitors whose routes are likely to place the visitors in proximity to the first camera at the time of image capture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: GLOBALFOUNDRIES INC.
    Inventors: Paula Besterman, Adrian X. Rodriguez, Pamela S. Ross, Eric Woods
  • Publication number: 20140363046
    Abstract: Prioritizing facial recognition matches includes obtaining identification information and a facial image for each visitor entering the monitored environment, the monitored environment having a plurality of cameras at known locations including entry and exit points; obtaining itineraries of the visitors. Itineraries of the visitors are obtained, and based on the entry points and the itineraries of the visitors, likely routes of the visitors are determined through the monitored environment. Responsive to receiving an image captured by a first camera at a first location at an image capture time, the database records are sorted for facial recognition matching with the image from the first camera based on the visitors who routes are likely to place the visitors in proximity to the first camera at the time of image capture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Inventors: Paula Besterman, Adrian X. Rodriguez, Pamela S. Ross, Eric Woods
  • Patent number: 8898979
    Abstract: A modular panel unit according to one embodiment includes a major subunit adapted for being secured to a keyed backing panel, and at least one minor subunit. The major subunit includes at least one connector adapted for coupling to a corresponding connection feature of the keyed backing panel in order to secure the major subunit to the keyed backing panel; and one or more coupling features. Each minor subunit includes: one or more couplers adapted for coupling to the one or more coupling features of the major subunit in order to secure the minor subunit to the major subunit. Additional systems and methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Lenovo Enterprise Solutions (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Paula Besterman, Aaron R. Cox, Scott R. LaPree, Michael J. MacPherson, Mark D. Pfeifer
  • Publication number: 20140157096
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the inventive subject matter include a computer program product for determining a thumbnail image for a video. The computer program product can include computer usable program code configured to analyze the video. The computer usable program code can be further configured to determine video themes based on the analyzing the video. The computer usable program code can be further configured to produce a first group of thumbnail images for the video themes. The computer usable program code can be further configured to determine a forum theme for an electronic forum in which the video will be accessible. The computer usable program code can be further configured to choose, from the first group of thumbnail images, a matching thumbnail image that is thematically consistent with the forum theme. The computer usable program code can be further configured to present the matching thumbnail image in the forum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2012
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Paula Besterman, Joseph Leong, Adrian X. Rodriguez, Pamela S. Ross, Eric Woods
  • Patent number: D763208
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Paula Besterman, Aaron R. Cox, Jason E. Minyard, Joni E. Saylor, Ronald A. Smith, Roland Zapfe
  • Patent number: D788051
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Paula Besterman, Aaron R. Cox, Jason E. Minyard, Joni E. Saylor, Ronald A. Smith, Roland Zapfe
  • Patent number: D803224
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Paula Besterman, Aaron R. Cox, Camillo Sassano, Kevin L. Schultz, Martin D. Williams
  • Patent number: D803225
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Paula Besterman, Aaron R. Cox, Angel E. Delgado, John C. Elliott, Camillo Sassano, Kevin L. Schultz