Patents by Inventor Robert By

Robert By 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).

  • System and method for defining programmable processing steps applied when protecting the data
    Patent number: 8478980
    Abstract: Systems and methods for protecting data being sent between a client and a server include the capability of defining programmable processing steps that are applied by the server when protecting the data and the same steps are applied by the client when unprotecting the data. The programmable processing steps can be defined uniquely for each client, and the programmable processing steps are selected from a number of functions using sequencing data that defines the processing steps. The programmable processing steps allow for each client to process encrypted data in a different manner and the programmable processing steps are defined by what is called a digital rights management (DRM) Sequencing Key, and as such the system and method introduces a key-able DRM whereby each DRM message can be processed in a unique (or pseudo unique) manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Verimatix, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert T. Kulakowski, Craig Mautner, James B. Fahy, Jeffrey Bronte, Greg Hutchins
  • Silyl ether-modified hydrophilic polymers and uses for medical articles
    Patent number: 8475843
    Abstract: Silane-functionalized hydrophilic polymers and polymeric matrices are described. Hydrophilic matrices can be formed from the polymers, and can be used in association with the preparation of implantable and injectable medical devices. Exemplary devices include those having a durable lubricious coating formed from the hydrophilic polymers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Surmodics, Inc.
    Inventors: Aleksey V. Kurdyumov, Robert Hergenrother, Bruce M. Jelle
  • System and method for effective isolation of an interferometer
    Patent number: 8474782
    Abstract: An interferometer has its performance enhanced by being suspended in a housing that is optionally evacuated. The frame that supports the interferometer is secured to a cover for the housing with a plurality of studs having mechanical vibration isolators. The frame comprises a support flange with a foam layer beneath the interferometer. An optics tray is disposed above the interferometer and holds the assembly to the support flange. The fibers that are connected to the interferometer enter the side of the housing and the entry is sealed off to allow the interior of the housing to be evacuated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: David Dixon, Robert M. Harman, Roger G. Duncan, Alan C. Reynolds, Michael C. Nuckles, Brooks A. Childers
  • Therapeutic cooling system
    Patent number: 8475508
    Abstract: A therapeutic cooling system used to remove trapped heat from between a person and an object pressed against the person. Such objects would include: beds, chairs and protective clothing such as body armor. A thin bladder encapsulating a liquid placed between the person and heat trapping object absorbs heat produced by the person. Increased heat transferred to the liquid causes it to expand, become less dense and thus more buoyant than the cooler liquid in the bladder. Convection moves heated liquid upwards towards a thermoelectrically driven cooling unit. When the warmed liquid reaches the cooling unit thermoelectric devices pull heat from the liquid and push it in to a heat sink where is it can expelled from the system. The cooled liquid, now denser, flows back down the bladder by gravity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Inventor: Ryan Robert Munson
  • Method for decentralized load distribution in an event-driven system using localized migration between physically connected nodes and load exchange protocol preventing simultaneous migration of plurality of tasks to or from a same node
    Patent number: 8479216
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method, computer program product and computer readable storage medium directed to decentralized load distribution in an event-driven system. Included are receiving a data flow to be processed by a plurality of tasks at a plurality of nodes in the event-driven system having stateful and stateless event processing components, wherein the plurality of tasks are selected from the group consisting of hierarchical tasks (a task that is dependent on the output of another task), nonhierarchical tasks (a task that is not dependent on the output of another task) and mixtures thereof. Tasks are considered for migration to distribute the system load of processing tasks. The target node, to which the at least one target task is migrated, is chosen wherein the target node meets predetermined criteria in terms of load distribution quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Geetika Tewari Lakshmanan, Yuri G. Rabinovich, Robert Jeffrey Schloss
  • Exposed die overmolded flip chip package and fabrication method
    Patent number: 8476748
    Abstract: An exposed die overmolded flip chip package includes a substrate. A die is flip chip mounted to an upper surface of the substrate. The package further includes a mold cap filling a space between an active surface of the die and the upper surface of the substrate. The mold cap includes a principal surface, sidewalls extending from the upper surface of the substrate to the principal surface, an annular surface coplanar with the inactive surface of the die and extending outward from a peripheral edge of the inactive surface of the die, and protruding surfaces extending between the principal surface and the annular surface. The mold cap does not cover the inactive surface of the die such that heat transfer from the die to the ambient environment is maximized and the package thickness is minimized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Amkor Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Francis Darveaux, Michael Barrow, Miguel Angel Jimarez, Jae Dong Kim, Dae Keun Park, Ki Wook Lee, Ju Hoon Yoon
  • Container prepared from PCR HDPE resin blend
    Patent number: 8475900
    Abstract: The invention relates to a container prepared from a PCR HDPE blend comprising PCR HDPE and an effective amount of an impact modifier to provide acceptable ESCR results.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Albea Services
    Inventor: Robert Daniel Miskevich
  • Footwear for walking or running with rolling action
    Patent number: 8474154
    Abstract: A footwear sole assembly (10) for walking with a rolling action is described. An elastically compressible midsole element (33) is provided with a rolling element (40) situated in and extending over a portion of the length and over at least a portion of the width of the midsole element (33). The rolling element (40) consists at least partially of a resilient material and is disposed at least in that region of the midsole (33) which is opposite to the arch of the wearer's foot. This shoe offers the rolling gait advantages of the well known MBT shoe, but has a different construction which enables it to retain the outward appearance of conventional shoes such as trainers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Xelero Technology LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Werremeyer, Robert Tighe, Tobias Schumacher
  • Isolation system for drilling systems
    Patent number: 8474547
    Abstract: An isolation system includes at least one air bladder assembly including at least one air bladder. The isolation system can also include at least one coupling member coupling the air bladder assembly to a drill head. The air bladder is configured to compress and expand to counter oscillating forces generated by the drill head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Longyear TM, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Oothoudt, Robert Eugene Able
  • Systems and methods for sealing the trailing edge of a printed article
    Patent number: 8474503
    Abstract: A kicker wheel for folding and sealing the trailing edge of a folded article with sealing tabs. The kicker wheel can include a thin product support rail to support the article during activation of an air nozzle. The kicker wheel can also include a profiled tab swipe to fold and seal one or more tabs on the trailing edge of the article. The kicker wheel can be substantially cylindrical or can have an arcuate portion and a counterweight portion. One or more kicker wheels can be used in conjunction with an improved tabbing machine. The tabbing machine can include one or more air jets that along with the kicker wheel enable tabs to be applied to multiple sides of the article without turning or flipping the article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Kirk-Rudy, Inc.
    Inventors: Harry V. Kirk, David Henson, Bryan Carbon, Tony Key, Michael Aiken, Robert H. Mills, Thomas J. Greulich
  • Automatically creating parallel iterative program code in a data flow program
    Patent number: 8478967
    Abstract: System and method for automatically parallelizing iterative functionality in a data flow program. A data flow program is stored that includes a first data flow program portion, where the first data flow program portion is iterative. Program code implementing a plurality of second data flow program portions is automatically generated based on the first data flow program portion, where each of the second data flow program portions is configured to execute a respective one or more iterations. The plurality of second data flow program portions are configured to execute at least a portion of iterations concurrently during execution of the data flow program. Execution of the plurality of second data flow program portions is functionally equivalent to sequential execution of the iterations of the first data flow program portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: National Instruments Corporation
    Inventors: Adam L. Bordelon, Robert E. Dye, Haoran Yi, Mary E. Fletcher
  • Lifting system
    Patent number: 8474793
    Abstract: The invention provides a lifting system that decreases the amount of energy used while lifting luggage from the ground in a variety of locations. According to the invention, a lifting system operates on a regenerative braking mechanism that provides for recharging the battery of the lifting system using energy created from rotational force generated by the lowering of an arm of the lifting system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Automotive Resource, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Penenburgh
  • Controlling data stream interruptions on a shared interface
    Patent number: 8478920
    Abstract: A mechanism for controlling data stream interruptions on a shared bus is provided. A first request is received to transfer data. High priority data components and low priority data components are determined for the first request. The high priority data components are transferred without interruptions. In response to receiving requests when transferring the high priority data components, the received requests are rejected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Garrett M. Drapala, Kenneth D. Klapproth, Robert J. Sonnelitter, III, Craig R. Walters
  • Ratchet wrench
    Patent number: 8474351
    Abstract: A ratchet wrench has a through cavity in which a reversing lever is disposed. The reversing lever has a pair of protruding lips formed thereon opposite from one another. A cooperating ledge is formed on the head in the cavity and on the pawl which is adjacent to the reversing lever. A spring-loaded pusher is disposed longitudinally in a blind bore in the reversing lever and the pusher engages a pocket in the pawl. A cover plate is disposed on a shelf recessed on the bottom of the wrench and spaced apart from the reversing lever.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Easco Hand Tools, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert L. Arnold, Richard P. Folkenroth
  • Method, apparatus and system for enhancing the usability of virtual machines
    Patent number: 8479193
    Abstract: A method, apparatus and system for improving usability of virtual machines is described. A console module on a VM host may continuously monitor incoming data (e.g., files and/or attachments) and make automatic determinations regarding how and/or whether to intercept, route, redirect and/or deliver the data (e.g., where to store files, when and/or whether to deliver the files, execute the files, etc.). Additionally, in one embodiment, a unification console may be provided to enhance the usability of the VM host. The unification console enables the user to view the VM host via a unified desktop interface while handling the underlying switching and/or interactions between VMs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Scott H. Robinson, Vijay Tewari, Robert C. Knauerhase
  • Crystalline form of a biphenyl compound
    Patent number: 8476299
    Abstract: The invention provides a crystalline 1,2-ethanedisulfonic acid salt of biphenyl-2-ylcarbamic acid 1-[2-(2-chloro-4-{[(R)-2-hydroxy-2-(8-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-5-yl)ethylamino]methyl}-5-methoxyphenylcarbamoyl)ethyl]piperidin-4-yl ester or a solvate thereof. This invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising such a salt or prepared using such a salt; processes and intermediates for preparing such a salt; and methods of using such a salt to treat a pulmonary disorder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Theravance, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert S. Chao, Miroslav Rapta, Pierre-Jean Colson
  • IgE CH3 peptide vaccine
    Patent number: 8475801
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the provision of novel immunogens comprising an antigenic IgE peptide preferably linked to an immunogenic carrier for the prevention, treatment or alleviation of IgE-mediated disorders. The invention further relates to methods for production of these medicaments, immunogenic compositions and pharmaceutical compositing thereof and their use in medicine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Pfizer Vaccines, LCC
    Inventors: Alan Daniel Brown, Brian Robert Champion, Clare Christy, David Paul Gervais, Lyn Howard Jones, Anne Maria Kristina Kjerrstrom, David Cameron Pryde, Lee Richard Roberts, David Michael Wyatt
  • Object deallocation system and method
    Patent number: 8478738
    Abstract: A method, apparatus and program product deallocate an object from a memory heap in a virtual machine environment by, in part, determining that the object is replaceable using an object reference associated with the object. The object may additionally be automatically determined as being properly removable by using a value indicative of a number of object references associated with the object. Where these conditions are met, the object may be removed from the memory heap. Where a new object can fit into a space within the memory from which the object was removed, the new object may be automatically allocated into the space. The object may be designated as being replaceable using automated or manual processes. A garbage collector algorithm may additionally execute, as needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Steven Joseph Branda, William T. Newport, John Joseph Stecher, Robert E. Wisniewski
  • Solid form of 4-[[(6-chloropyridin-3-yl)methyl](2,2-difluoroethyl)amino]furan-2(5H)-one
    Patent number: 8476448
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel solid form of 4-[[(6-chloropyridin-3-yl)methyl](2,2-difluoroethyl)amino]furan-2(5H)-one, to processes for its preparation and to its use in agrochemical preparations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Bayer Cropscience AG
    Inventors: Britta Olenik, Robert Velten, Peter Jeschke, Norbert Lui, Christian Funke, Wolfgang Wirth
  • Push-up / chin-up exercise assembly
    Patent number: 8475343
    Abstract: An exercise assembly includes an exercise handle with a grip base suitable for resting on a floor, and a grip elevated above the grip base. A user can situate the grip bases of a pair of the exercise handles on the floor, grasp their grips, and then perform push-ups. The grip bases can also be mounted to the top of a door or to other overhead structure, and the user can then grasp their grips to perform chin-ups. Preferably, this is done by providing a cradle which mounts to the door or other overhead structure, wherein the exercise handles may be firmly (but removably) nested into the cradles to mount them to the structure. The exercise handles may also bear passages or attachments for receiving elastic (or inelastic) cables for use in performing further exercises.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Inventors: Robert S. Hinds, Glenn Polinsky, Ray Rollins, John Stephenson, William Sotis