Patents by Inventor Rex A. Nelson

Rex A. Nelson 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: 11178159
    Abstract: The concepts, systems and methods described herein are directed towards a security system. The system is provided to include a Hardware Root of Trust (HRoT) device comprising a processor and memory that is configured for connection and authentication to first and second host devices which are configured to communicate via a first communication channel having a first security level and a second communication channel having a second security level which is more secure than the first security level. The HRoT device is configured to: connect the first and second host devices via the second communication channel; and monitor the security of the first and second host devices over the second communication channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Matthew C. Areno, Rex A. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20200084229
    Abstract: The concepts, systems and methods described herein are directed towards a security system. The system is provided to include a Hardware Root of Trust (HRoT) device comprising a processor and memory that is configured for connection and authentication to first and second host devices which are configured to communicate via a first communication channel having a first security level and a second communication channel having a second security level which is more secure than the first security level. The HRoT device is configured to: connect the first and second host devices via the second communication channel; and monitor the security of the first and second host devices over the second communication channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2019
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Applicant: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Matthew C. Areno, Rex A. Nelson
  • Patent number: 5884617
    Abstract: Bowstrings are constructed of braided strands, preferably comprising flat braids, from a high strength mixture of yarns comprising abrasion-resistant fibers and yarns comprising high strength, creep resistant fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1999
    Assignee: Western Filament, Inc.
    Inventor: Rex A. Nelson