Patents by Inventor Robert Boucher

Robert Boucher 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: 8412899
    Abstract: A method of assigning a storage node from a storage grid to a server is presented. The storage grid includes multiple storage nodes capable of backing up a policy stored on the server. The method includes receiving an assignment request which requests assignment of one of the multiple storage nodes of the storage grid to the server to backup the policy stored on the server. The method also includes performing a storage node assignment operation in an automated manner in response to the assignment request, the storage node assignment operation providing an assignment result identifying a storage node assigned to backup the policy stored on the server, the assignment result being based on an assessment of storage space requirements of the policy and available storage space resources of the storage grid. The method further includes notifying the server of the assignment result to effectuate backing up of the policy stored on the server by the storage node.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Autonomy, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. Bryant, Joseph Ficara, Michael Robert Boucher
  • Publication number: 20110246735
    Abstract: A method of assigning a storage node from a storage grid to a server is presented. The storage grid includes multiple storage nodes capable of backing up a policy stored on the server. The method includes receiving an assignment request which requests assignment of one of the multiple storage nodes of the storage grid to the server to backup the policy stored on the server. The method also includes performing a storage node assignment operation in an automated manner in response to the assignment request, the storage node assignment operation providing an assignment result identifying a storage node assigned to backup the policy stored on the server, the assignment result being based on an assessment of storage space requirements of the policy and available storage space resources of the storage grid. The method further includes notifying the server of the assignment result to effectuate backing up of the policy stored on the server by the storage node.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2010
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: IRON MOUNTAIN INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Michael S. Bryant, Joseph Ficara, Michael Robert Boucher
  • Publication number: 20040006549
    Abstract: The present invention provides a micro computer system and method for dynamic object-driven database manipulation and mapping system which relates in general to correlating or translating one type of database to another type of database or to an object programming application. Correlating or translating involves relational to object translation, object to object translation, relational to relational, or a combination of the above. Thus, the present invention is directed to dynamic mapping of databases to selected objects that can be used on both a micro computer system and in a larger computer system. Also provided are systems and methods that optionally include caching components, security features, data migration facilities, and components for reading, writing, interpreting and manipulating XML and XMI data files.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2003
    Publication date: January 8, 2004
    Inventors: Ward Mullins, Robert Boucher
  • Patent number: 4202662
    Abstract: The invention provides a photographic printing process which consists of impregnating a support with a photosensitive composition comprising a leuco ester of a vat dyestuff, an acid-generating substance and a catalyst, squeezing out the said support, and exposing the latter to light. The invention also provides equipment for carrying out the process continuously comprising an impregnation tank, a cylindrical irradiation drum equipped with a light source of elongated shape, a neutralization tank, a buffering tank and a rinsing tank. The said drum is equipped to receive, on its outer surface, a photographic plate and a strip of impregnated woven fabric. This process makes it possible to produce monochrome or polychrome patterns with permanent colors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 1978
    Date of Patent: May 13, 1980
    Inventors: Robert Boucher, Andre Foulquier-Gazagnes