Patents by Inventor Robert Stillman
Robert Stillman 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).
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Publication number: 20240111735Abstract: A data dictionary generation system automatically populates and updates a data dictionary for listings offering shared data. A data dictionary includes metadata describing the shared data, including the individual objects, such as the individual tables, schemas, views, and functions. The shared data and each individual data object may be described in the data dictionary by a set of data fields that corresponds to the shared dataset or the object type of the individual object. The data dictionary can be presented to data consumers along with the description of the listing to provide data consumers with a comprehensive description of the shared data provided by a listing, including a high-level summary of the shared data and description of each individual object included in the shared data. The data dictionary allows data consumers to understand the contents of the shared data and how to use the shared data.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2022Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Durga Mahesh Arikatla, Robert K. Chao, Li He, Joyce Lam, Xinyue Liu, Subramanian Muralidhar, Vishnu Dutt Paladugu, Shakhina Pulatova, Stephanie Stillman, Xin Wen, Di Wu, Ziqi Xu
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Patent number: 7302902Abstract: An inflatable mooring station is adapted for use with a fixed or floating platform extending over a body of water. The mooring station is attached to the platform, and designed for holding a water craft in a generally stationary position relative to the platform. The mooring station includes a buoyant, inflatable body and at least one line tie located on the inflatable body. An anchor line is attached at one end to the line tie and at its opposite end to the platform to secure the inflatable body to the platform.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2006Date of Patent: December 4, 2007Inventor: Robert Stillman
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Publication number: 20070181050Abstract: An inflatable mooring station is adapted for use with a fixed or floating platform extending over a body of water. The mooring station is attached to the platform, and designed for holding a water craft in a generally stationary position relative to the platform. The mooring station includes a buoyant, inflatable body and at least one line tie located on the inflatable body. An anchor line is attached at one end to the line tie and at its opposite end to the platform to secure the inflatable body to the platform.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2006Publication date: August 9, 2007Inventor: Robert Stillman
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Patent number: 7251256Abstract: A method and structure for the distribution and utilization of synchronization within an asynchronous network is described herein. Synchronization is distributed through an asynchronous network via a synchronization symbol periodically inserted on the MAC layer. The priority of this symbol ensures that this symbol is inserted in the MAC layer data stream ahead of all other types of symbols. The insertion of the synchronization symbol in the middle of an ongoing data frame is supported. In addition, a method for synchronization symbol distribution throughout an asynchronous network is presented, along with a method for switching to a new synchronization path (in the event of loss of original synchronization path) based on minimum number of hops from the synchronization source.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2000Date of Patent: July 31, 2007Assignee: Luminous Networks, Inc.Inventors: Charles Barry, Jason Fan, Robert Stillman, Inwhan Choi, David Watson
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Patent number: 6914073Abstract: The invention concerns a composition containing a high level of Vitamin E in encapsulated form, preferably as beadlets or spray dried, and a high level of silicates. The composition is compressible into tablets or caplets that do not leach out Vitamin E into the tablet matrix during compression and/or storage. The composition preferably contains vitamins and minerals in doses optimized for cardiovascular health.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2002Date of Patent: July 5, 2005Assignee: Bristol Myers Squibb CompanyInventors: Atef Boulos, Jatin Desai, Neil Martin, Robert Stillman, Marion Udwin
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Patent number: 6647428Abstract: An architecture for transport of multiple services in connectionless packet-based networks is described herein, along with the packet format used for data transport in this architecture. The architecture supports transport of both connectionless packetized data and framed data from synchronous leased lines. The architecture supports transparent packetization of incoming DS1 data. The architecture works for mesh architectures but is optimized for OSI Layer 1 (crossconnect) and Layer 2 (Virtual LAN, or VLAN) services and for ring topologies, since for these services in a ring no path setup is required using a label distribution protocol. In addition, it simultaneously supports OSI Layer 1, Layer 2, and Layer 3 services.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2000Date of Patent: November 11, 2003Assignee: Luminous Networks, Inc.Inventors: Vinay K. Bannai, Charles F. Barry, Inwhan Choi, Jason C. Fan, Robert F. Kalman, Richard Lindquist, Sohail Mallick, Atul Shinde, Seshadri Srinivasan, Robert Stillman, Warren Watts
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Publication number: 20020172721Abstract: The invention concerns a composition containing a high level of Vitamin E in encapsulated form, preferably as beadlets or spray dried, and a high level of silicates. The composition is compressible into tablets or caplets that do not leach out Vitamin E into the tablet matrix during compression and/or storage. The composition preferably contains vitamins and minerals in doses optimized for cardiovascular health.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2002Publication date: November 21, 2002Inventors: Atef Boulos, Jatin Desai, Neil Martin, Robert Stillman, Marion Udwin
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Patent number: 5551066Abstract: A link controller for use in a node of a network includes a digital controller (102) that employs a knowledge-based control program (103). The device and method provide flexible master node designation, automatic installation, configuration and reconfiguration, and recognition and correction of network communication problems resulting from interference and other adverse conditions. The knowledge-based control program (103) employs an inference engine and a set of rules to dynamically optimize network configuration. Multipath is managed by locking on to reflected signals when a direct signal is unavailable. Operation is transparent to network users.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 1995Date of Patent: August 27, 1996Assignee: Radio Local Area Networks, Inc.Inventors: Robert A. Stillman, James A. Way, Jesse F. Cable, III, David Cooper, James Koskinen
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Patent number: 5530701Abstract: A link controller for use in a node of a network includes a digital controller (102) that employs a knowledge-based control program (103). The device and method provide flexible master node designation, automatic installation, configuration and reconfiguration, and recognition and correction of network communication problems resulting from interference and other adverse conditions. The knowledge-based control program (103) employs an inference engine and a set of rules to dynamically optimize network configuration. Multipath is managed by locking on to reflected signals when a direct signal is unavailable. Operation is transparent to network users.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 1994Date of Patent: June 25, 1996Assignee: Radio Local Area Networks, Inc.Inventors: Robert A. Stillman, James A. Way, Jesse F. Cable, III, David Cooper, James Koskinen
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Patent number: 5376363Abstract: The invention provides stable, substantially anhydrous, transparent, gelled cosmetic compositions useful for the preparation of deodorant and antiperspirant sticks which are substantially free of lower, aliphatic, monohydroxy alcohols. The compositions contain dibenzylidene monosorbitol acetal as a gelling agent and are stabilized by the presence of an inorganic base.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 1993Date of Patent: December 27, 1994Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb CompanyInventors: Anthony J. Benfatto, Daniel M. Grabois, Chung T. Shin, Robert Stillman
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Patent number: 4191919Abstract: A Fourier transform NMR spectrometer incorporates a digital acquisition processor which provides a sequence of gating states specifying properties of the excitation, decoupling, and homogeneity spoiling pulses, lock channel operation and the like. Each gating state, together with the selected persistance time for the corresponding state, occupies one of a sequence of words supplied by the acquisition processor to a FIFO buffer. Timing control means, initialized from the persistance time portion of the current FIFO word, determines the time interval during which said gating state information is available at an output port, after which the next sequential FIFO word is advanced to the output port. NMR response is accumulated and averaged in a dual port fast semiconductor memory. The semiconductor memory is independently accessible to a host computer through a direct memory port.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 1978Date of Patent: March 4, 1980Assignee: Varian Associates, Inc.Inventors: Richard M. Haney, Robert A. Stillman, Robert S. Codrington