Patents by Inventor Roger L. Ferrel

Roger L. Ferrel 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).

  • Nameserver administration system and method
    Patent number: 5664185
    Abstract: A data communications management and nameserver administration system is provided that allows for the administration of a nameserver database (44) through the invocation of a nameserver administration system (46). In addition, a nameserver test system (48) is provided that provides for nameserver tool execution systems (130) and a tool configuration utility (128). A graphical nameserver query system (50) is provided that allows for the submission of nameserver queries to other nameserver system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 2, 1997
    Assignee: Sterling Commerce, Inc.
    Inventors: Kent B. Landfield, Roger L. Ferrel