Patents by Inventor Peter Padula

Peter Padula 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).

  • Publication number: 20240137623
    Abstract: A method for updating an embedded device that includes a processor that receives an image file including at least one of kernel software, hardware configuration data, and application software. The embedded device parses the image file to determine portions of the image file that have been indicated by at least one flag as being modified from that currently being included on the embedded device. The embedded device installing at least portions of the image file on the embedded device and resetting portions of the embedded device based upon the at least one flag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Applicant: ARRIS Enterprises LLC
    Inventors: John DiNatale, Steve Schroeder, Peter Walter, Kumara Swamy Tadikavagilu Venkatappa, Dave Padula
  • Patent number: 7719421
    Abstract: A security system and security device for securing a piece of luggage having a locking means, the security system and security device having a housing with two or more passageways and defined therethrough and a pawl, wherein said a pawl projects into said two or more passageways, and a security strap that is adapted to be inserted into the locking means and the two or more passageways, wherein the security strap is adapted to engage with the pawl to securely link the housing to the piece of luggage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignees: 2049178 Ontario, Inc.
    Inventors: David Zovic, Peter Padula
  • Publication number: 20060187064
    Abstract: A security system and security device for securing a piece of luggage having a locking means, the security system and security device having a housing with two or more passageways and defined therethrough and a pawl, wherein said a pawl projects into said two or more passageways, and a security strap that is adapted to be inserted into the locking means and the two or more passageways, wherein the security strap is adapted to engage with the pawl to securely link the housing to the piece of luggage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2006
    Publication date: August 24, 2006
    Inventors: David Zovic, Peter Padula
  • Publication number: 20050193783
    Abstract: A security device for use with a disposable strap and a piece of luggage is disclosed. The piece of luggage with which the device is used has cooperating parts adapted to receive the shackle of a padlock or the like to permit the piece of luggage to be locked closed. The security device comprises a link for receiving said strap. When in receipt of the strap, the link securely links longitudinally spaced-apart portions thereof. Thus, when the strap is operably received by the cooperating parts in the manner of a shackle, and the strap is operably received by the linking means, the piece of luggage cannot be opened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2004
    Publication date: September 8, 2005
    Inventors: David Zovic, John Schipani, Peter Padula, Carmine Santarelli