Patents by Inventor Robert M. Beard

Robert M. Beard 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: 11636198
    Abstract: An electronic device for receiving and seamlessly providing cybersecurity analyzer updates and concurrent management systems for detecting cybersecurity threats including a processor and a memory communicatively coupled to the processor. The memory stores an analyzer logic to generate a first analyzer configured to receive a suspicious object for threat evaluation, an inspection logic to manage a first queue of suspicious objects for threat evaluation to the first analyzer, and an update logic to receive updated cybersecurity analytics content data. The analyzer logic receives updated cybersecurity analytics content data and can generate a second analyzer that incorporates at least a portion of the parsed updated cybersecurity analytics content data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: FireEye Security Holdings US LLC
    Inventors: Neeraj Kulkarni, Robert M. Beard, Jr., Robin Caron
  • Patent number: 5803523
    Abstract: An extendable support system having a plurality of support members and a plurality of pairs of spaced-apart side rails, each pair of which being affixed to one support member. Each of the support members move longitudinally relative to the other and include stop tabs which are configured to limit the longitudinal extension of the support system. The support members are L-shaped to add strength to the system as well as limit longitudinal retraction of the system. The extendable support system is attached to a platform by means of a pair of spaced-apart T-rails and includes extension means for increasing the angle of motion of a pivotal platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1998
    Assignee: Gator Ramp Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey L. Clark, Robert M. Beard, Lawrence E. Stoltz
  • Patent number: 4133992
    Abstract: A self-purging, hydraulically actuated electrical connector for use in a hostile environment, such as in deep sea water, comprising an elongated receptacle having a tapered longitudinal chamber provided with longitudinally and radially spaced fixed electrical contacts and an elongated tapered member receivable within said chamber and provided with longitudinally and radially spaced contacts movable in a radial direction to engage the fixed contacts. Fluid pressure actuating means are provided for driving the movable contacts into engagement with the fixed contacts. Orientation means for the receptacle and the tapered member assure juxtaposition of the fixed and movable contacts. The arrangement of electrical contacts includes elastomeric protective covers configured and cooperable with the contacts to purge sea water from the immediate vicinity of the contacts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1977
    Date of Patent: January 9, 1979
    Assignee: Compagnie Francaise des Petroles
    Inventors: Raymond W. Walker, Robert M. Beard
  • Patent number: 4117287
    Abstract: A combined electrical-hydraulic connector means including separable, elongated body members for making and breaking electrical contacts carried by said body members in spaced relation with respect to the longitudinal axis thereof, said body members providing a separable joint means transverse to said longitudinal axis. Said body members conduct pressure fluid which passes across said joint means. Seal means are provided at said joint means and are adapted to be energized to a selected compressive state. The means for actuating seal means and the electrical contact includes fluid actuating means for simultaneously energizing or de-energizing the seal means and the electrical contact means. A rapid connection or disconnection of electrical power and hydraulic power is thereby afforded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1977
    Date of Patent: September 26, 1978
    Assignee: Compagnie Francaise des Petroles
    Inventors: Raymond W. Walker, Robert M. Beard
  • Patent number: 4086776
    Abstract: A lock means for one end of a tension line for securing said tension line to a subsea installation and particularly for securing one end of an umbilical line carrying hydraulical and electrical control circuits to a subsea installation. A lock means cooperable with a guide and locking cylindrical member secured to the subsea installation, the cylindrical member having a lock dog receiving recess, and a cylindrical locking device receivable within the cylindrical member and secured to the end of the tension line. The locking device includes a cylindrical housing having a lock dog port and a cylindrical chamber, an elongated annular or sleeve-like piston member within the housing and longitudinally slidable relative to the tension line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1977
    Date of Patent: May 2, 1978
    Assignee: Compagnie Francaise Des Petroles
    Inventor: Robert M. Beard