Patents by Inventor Robert A. Gibson

Robert A. Gibson 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: 11089744
    Abstract: A system and method for cultivating plants is described. The system may include a tower structure having a vertical series of vessels for holding a netted pot or other container. The system may have a pressurized irrigation system that is in fluid communication with each vessel. The system may further include lamps to provide an adequate light source. The system may also include sensors, monitors and controls to establish and maintain environmental conditions suitable for proper plant growth. The system may further be implemented as a scalable system in which multiple tower structures may be installed into a scaffold system. Sets of towers may be slidably affixed to a scaffold such that the towers may be slid along a track thereby creating easy access to the plants, vessels, lights and the irrigation system. The system may be expanded to include multiple scaffolds affixed to a skeletal frame or compartment interior.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Inventors: Kyle W. Moffitt, Christopher R. Denaro, Robert A. Gibson, John M. Sullivan, Leszek Ziolek
  • Patent number: 10856480
    Abstract: A system and method for cultivating plants is described. The system may include a tower structure having a vertical series of vessels for holding a netted pot or other container. The system may have a pressurized irrigation system that is in fluid communication with each vessel. The system may further include lamps to provide an adequate light source. The system may also include sensors, monitors and controls to establish and maintain environmental conditions suitable for proper plant growth. The system may further be implemented as a scalable system in which multiple tower structures may be installed into a scaffold system. Sets of towers may be slidably affixed to a scaffold such that the towers may be slid along a track thereby creating easy access to the plants, vessels, lights and the irrigation system. The system may be expanded to include multiple scaffolds affixed to a skeletal frame or compartment interior.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: STEM CULTIVATION, INC.
    Inventors: Kyle W. Moffitt, Christopher R. Denaro, Robert A. Gibson, John M. Sullivan, Leszek Ziolek
  • Publication number: 20190082606
    Abstract: A system and method for cultivating plants is described. The system may include a tower structure having a vertical series of vessels for holding a netted pot or other container. The system may have a pressurized irrigation system that is in fluid communication with each vessel. The system may further include lamps to provide an adequate light source. The system may also include sensors, monitors and controls to establish and maintain environmental conditions suitable for proper plant growth. The system may further be implemented as a scalable system in which multiple tower structures may be installed into a scaffold system. Sets of towers may be slidably affixed to a scaffold such that the towers may be slid along a track thereby creating easy access to the plants, vessels, lights and the irrigation system. The system may be expanded to include multiple scaffolds affixed to a skeletal frame or compartment interior.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2017
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Kyle W. Moffitt, Christopher R. Denaro, Robert A. Gibson, John M. Sullivan, Leszek Ziolek
  • Publication number: 20190082617
    Abstract: A system and method for cultivating plants is described. The system may include a tower structure having a vertical series of vessels for holding a netted pot or other container. The system may have a pressurized irrigation system in fluid communication with each vessel. The system may further include lamps to provide an adequate energy source. The system may also include sensors, monitors and controls to establish and maintain environmental conditions suitable for proper plant growth. The system may further be implemented as a scalable system in which multiple tower structures may be installed into a scaffold system. Sets of towers may be slidably affixed to a scaffold such that the towers may be slid along a track thereby creating easy access to the plants, vessels, lights and the irrigation system. The system may be expanded to include multiple scaffolds affixed to a skeletal frame or compartment interior.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2017
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Kyle W. Moffitt, Christopher R. Denaro, Robert A. Gibson, John M. Sullivan, Leszek Ziolek
  • Publication number: 20190082627
    Abstract: A system and method for cultivating plants is described. The system may include a tower structure having a vertical series of vessels for holding a netted pot or other container. The system may have a pressurized irrigation system that is in fluid communication with each vessel. The system may further include lamps to provide an adequate light source. The system may also include sensors, monitors and controls to establish and maintain environmental conditions suitable for proper plant growth. The system may further be implemented as a scalable system in which multiple tower structures may be installed into a scaffold system. Sets of towers may be slidably affixed to a scaffold such that the towers may be slid along a track thereby creating easy access to the plants, vessels, lights and the irrigation system. The system may be expanded to include multiple scaffolds affixed to a skeletal frame or compartment interior.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2017
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Kyle W. Moffitt, Christopher R. Denaro, Robert A. Gibson, John M. Sullivan, Leszek Ziolek
  • Patent number: 10218693
    Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to a computer-implemented method for displaying a map of certificate relationships. A method can include retrieving certificate information for two or more servers and storing the retrieved certificate information in a memory. In addition, the method can include receiving a command to generate a map of certificate relationships. The command includes a command scope that identifies at least a first server of the two or more servers. Further, the method can include generating the map from the retrieved certificate information and rendering the map on a display device. The map includes the first server and a device having a certificate relationship with the first server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Robert A. Gibson, J. Peter Neergaard, William J. O'Donnell
  • Patent number: 10218692
    Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to a computer-implemented method for displaying a map of certificate relationships. A method can include retrieving certificate information for two or more servers and storing the retrieved certificate information in a memory. In addition, the method can include receiving a command to generate a map of certificate relationships. The command includes a command scope that identifies at least a first server of the two or more servers. Further, the method can include generating the map from the retrieved certificate information and rendering the map on a display device. The map includes the first server and a device having a certificate relationship with the first server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Robert A. Gibson, J. Peter Neergaard, William J. O'Donnell
  • Patent number: 9323951
    Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an approach is provided in which a diagnostic system retrieves encrypted utilization data from an electronic system that were generated from utilization data corresponding to the electronic system's usage. The diagnostic system decrypts the encrypted utilization data and determines whether the decrypted utilization data are valid. When the decrypted utilization data are valid, the diagnostic system displays the decrypted utilization data on a display. In another embodiment, the diagnostic system retrieves cryptographically-protected utilization data from the electronic system and determines the authenticity of the cryptographically-protected utilization data. Once the cryptographically-protected utilization data are authenticated, the diagnostic system displays the corresponding utilization data on a display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Ronald E. Craig, James D. Creasman, Robert A. Gibson, John A. Poetzinger
  • Publication number: 20160056965
    Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to a computer-implemented method for displaying a map of certificate relationships. A method can include retrieving certificate information for two or more servers and storing the retrieved certificate information in a memory. In addition, the method can include receiving a command to generate a map of certificate relationships. The command includes a command scope that identifies at least a first server of the two or more servers. Further, the method can include generating the map from the retrieved certificate information and rendering the map on a display device. The map includes the first server and a device having a certificate relationship with the first server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: Robert A. Gibson, J. Peter Neergaard, William J. O'Donnell
  • Publication number: 20160057132
    Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to a computer-implemented method for displaying a map of certificate relationships. A method can include retrieving certificate information for two or more servers and storing the retrieved certificate information in a memory. In addition, the method can include receiving a command to generate a map of certificate relationships. The command includes a command scope that identifies at least a first server of the two or more servers. Further, the method can include generating the map from the retrieved certificate information and rendering the map on a display device. The map includes the first server and a device having a certificate relationship with the first server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2014
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: Robert A. Gibson, J. Peter Neergaard, William J. O'Donnell
  • Publication number: 20140281443
    Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an approach is provided in which a diagnostic system retrieves encrypted utilization data from an electronic system that were generated from utilization data corresponding to the electronic system's usage. The diagnostic system decrypts the encrypted utilization data and determines whether the decrypted utilization data are valid. When the decrypted utilization data are valid, the diagnostic system displays the decrypted utilization data on a display. In another embodiment, the diagnostic system retrieves cryptographically-protected utilization data from the electronic system and determines the authenticity of the cryptographically-protected utilization data. Once the cryptographically-protected utilization data are authenticated, the diagnostic system displays the corresponding utilization data on a display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ronald E. Craig, James D. Creasman, Robert A. Gibson, John A. Poetzinger
  • Patent number: 7181413
    Abstract: The present invention analyzes the impact of known or unknown events on the fulfillment of business goals. In light of a defined business strategy, a performance outcome related to the business goal is analyzed to determine the effect of an event on the business goal. For training evaluation, the actual impact of training given for particular skills on job and business performance is readily determined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: Capital Analytics, Inc.
    Inventors: David D. Hadden, Jonathan Estes, Glenn Peirce, Mark Clark, Robert A. Gibson
  • Publication number: 20030187723
    Abstract: The present invention analyzes the impact of known or unknown events on the fulfillment of business goals. In light of a defined business strategy, a performance outcome related to the business goal is analyzed to determine the effect of an event on the business goal. For training evaluation, the actual impact of training given for particular skills on job and business performance is readily determined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2001
    Publication date: October 2, 2003
    Inventors: David D. Hadden, Jonathan Estes, Glenn Peirce, Mark Clark, Robert A. Gibson