Patents by Inventor Richard G. Shomo

Richard G. Shomo 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: 20110138352
    Abstract: A system, method and program product for evaluating workflows includes formulating a list of categories for workforce projects to be evaluated. A list is then formulated of questions for each category. Ranges are set up and then applied to the categories. Base line days, a multiplier, and a weight are assigned to each range. A number of assets is assigned for the workflow being evaluated. A derived value is assigned to each range; and a range to each category pending evaluation is input. These standardized evaluation criteria are thus established for evaluating workflows.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Peter F. Ciprino, Richard G. Shomo, David R. Scott
  • Patent number: 5314346
    Abstract: A customized cable for the interconnection of electronic devices or electronic interfaces is accomplished by the application of an applique patch containing custom desired circuits for interconnecting the interrupted connectors in the cable itself. The applique patch may be inserted into the connector housing through an aperture in the connector housing thereby allowing customization or rework of the cable, if necessary, to correct a defect or to make repairs. The applique patch then is connected to provide electrical connections between the conductors of the cables and the connector and to reroute the signals to a different signal assignment arrangement at the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 24, 1994
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Gene R. Owens, Robert J. Reis, Richard G. Shomo, Scott D. Wickus