Patents by Inventor Shahriar B. Allen
Shahriar B. Allen 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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Patent number: 10516580Abstract: Systems and methods of the present invention allow for the discovery of physical location information about network assets and the delivery of that information to network administrators. In addition, environmental and other information about network asset locations can be provided to an administrator. Intelligent patch panels and power outlet units are installed in network cabinets to facilitate the acquisition and reporting of physical infrastructure information, including information about network resource availability.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2015Date of Patent: December 24, 2019Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Brendan F. Doorhy, Shahriar B. Allen, James F. Wiemeyer, Robert E. Wilcox, Donald J. Beran
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Patent number: 9866458Abstract: An intelligent network patch field management system is provided that includes electronic hardware, firmware, mechanical assemblies, cables, and software that provide visible and audible cues for connecting and disconnecting patch cords in an interconnect or cross-connect patching environment. Systems of the present invention also monitor patch cord connections in a network.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2016Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Steven A. Jacks, Thomas G. Fuller, Robert J. Pflaum, Richard A. Rago, Brian D. Leshin, Wayne C. Fite, John M. McNally, Robert Wilcox, Shahriar B. Allen
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Patent number: 9838761Abstract: An intelligent network patch field management system is provided that includes active electronic hardware, firmware, mechanical assemblies, cables, and software that guide, monitor, and report on the process of connecting and disconnecting patch cords plugs in an interconnect or cross-connect patching environment. The system is also capable of monitoring patch cord connections to detect insertions or removals of patch cords or plugs. In addition, the system can map embodiments of patch fields.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2016Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Ronald A. Nordin, Shahriar B. Allen
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Publication number: 20170005892Abstract: An intelligent network patch field management system is provided that includes electronic hardware, firmware, mechanical assemblies, cables, and software that provide visible and audible cues for connecting and disconnecting patch cords in an interconnect or cross-connect patching environment. Systems of the present invention also monitor patch cord connections in a network.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2016Publication date: January 5, 2017Applicant: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Steven A. Jacks, Thomas G. Fuller, Robert J. Pflaum, Richard A. Rago, Brian D. Leshin, Wayne C. Fite, John M. McNally, Robert Wilcox, Shahriar B. Allen
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Publication number: 20160373839Abstract: An intelligent network patch field management system is provided that includes active electronic hardware, firmware, mechanical assemblies, cables, and software that guide, monitor, and report on the process of connecting and disconnecting patch cords plugs in an interconnect or cross-connect patching environment. The system is also capable of monitoring patch cord connections to detect insertions or removals of patch cords or plugs. In addition, the system can map embodiments of patch fields.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2016Publication date: December 22, 2016Applicant: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Ronald A. Nordin, Shahriar B. Allen
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Patent number: 9444686Abstract: An intelligent network patch field management system is provided that includes electronic hardware, firmware, mechanical assemblies, cables, and software that provide visible and audible cues for connecting and disconnecting patch cords in an interconnect or cross-connect patching environment. Systems of the present invention also monitor patch cord connections in a network.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2014Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Steven A. Jacks, Thomas G. Fuller, Robert J. Pflaum, Richard A. Rago, Brian D. Leshin, Wayne C. Fite, John M. McNally, Robert Wilcox, Shahriar B. Allen
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Patent number: 9426032Abstract: An intelligent network patch field management system is provided that includes active electronic hardware, firmware, mechanical assemblies, cables, and software that guide, monitor, and report on the process of connecting and disconnecting patch cords plugs in an interconnect or cross-connect patching environment. The system is also capable of monitoring patch cord connections to detect insertions or removals of patch cords or plugs. In addition, the system can map embodiments of patch fields.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2015Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Ronald A. Nordin, Shahriar B. Allen
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Publication number: 20150350013Abstract: An intelligent network patch field management system is provided that includes active electronic hardware, firmware, mechanical assemblies, cables, and software that guide, monitor, and report on the process of connecting and disconnecting patch cords plugs in an interconnect or cross-connect patching environment. The system is also capable of monitoring patch cord connections to detect insertions or removals of patch cords or plugs. In addition, the system can map embodiments of patch fields.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2015Publication date: December 3, 2015Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Ronald A. Nordin, Shahriar B. Allen
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Patent number: 9128778Abstract: A system balances computational loads, for example in a virtual machine environment, taking into account the physical characteristics of the physical machines that the virtual machines are running on. A framework is provided for developing and implementing policies whereby computational loads are distributed in a beneficial manner. Examples of policies include policies that improve loads based on environmental and security concerns.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2011Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Brendan F. Doorhy, Shahriar B. Allen, Sambodhi Chatterjee, Guy M. Panozzo, Jasleen Sahi, Carl M. Trotto
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Publication number: 20150236921Abstract: Systems and methods of the present invention allow for the discovery of physical location information about network assets and the delivery of that information to network administrators. In addition, environmental and other information about network asset locations can be provided to an administrator. Intelligent patch panels and power outlet units are installed in network cabinets to facilitate the acquisition and reporting of physical infrastructure information, including information about network resource availability.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2015Publication date: August 20, 2015Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.Inventors: Brendan F. Doorhy, Shahriar B. Allen, James F. Wiemeyer, Robert E. Wilcox, Donald J. Beran
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Patent number: 9083088Abstract: An intelligent network patch field management system is provided that includes active electronic hardware, firmware, mechanical assemblies, cables, and software that guide, monitor, and report on the process of connecting and disconnecting patch cords plugs in an interconnect or cross-connect patching environment. The system is also capable of monitoring patch cord connections to detect insertions or removals of patch cords or plugs. In addition, the system can map embodiments of patch fields.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2013Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Ronald A. Nordin, Shahriar B. Allen
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Patent number: 9026486Abstract: Systems and methods of the present invention allow for the discovery of physical location information about network assets and the delivery of that information to network administrators. In addition, environmental and other information about network asset locations can be provided to an administrator. Intelligent patch panels and power outlet units are installed in network cabinets to facilitate the acquisition and reporting of physical infrastructure information, including information about network resource availability.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2014Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Brendan F. Doorhy, Shahriar B. Allen, James F. Wiemeyer, Robert E. Wilcox, Donald J. Beran
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Publication number: 20140258200Abstract: Systems and methods of the present invention allow for the discovery of physical location information about network assets and the delivery of that information to network administrators. In addition, environmental and other information about network asset locations can be provided to an administrator. Intelligent patch panels and power outlet units are installed in network cabinets to facilitate the acquisition and reporting of physical infrastructure information, including information about network resource availability.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2014Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.Inventors: Brendan F. Doorhy, Shahriar B. Allen, James F. Wiemeyer, Robert E. Wilcox, Donald J. Beran
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Publication number: 20140219134Abstract: An intelligent network patch field management system is provided that includes electronic hardware, firmware, mechanical assemblies, cables, and software that provide visible and audible cues for connecting and disconnecting patch cords in an interconnect or cross-connect patching environment. Systems of the present invention also monitor patch cord connections in a network.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2014Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Steven A. Jacks, Thomas G. Fuller, Robert J. Pflaum, Richard A. Rago, Brian D. Leshin, Wayne C. Fite, John M. McNally, Robert Wilcox, Shahriar B. Allen
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Patent number: 8715001Abstract: An intelligent network patch field management system is provided that includes electronic hardware, firmware, mechanical assemblies, cables, and software that provide visible and audible cues for connecting and disconnecting patch cords in an interconnect or cross-connect patching environment. Systems of the present invention also monitor patch cord connections in a network.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2013Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Steven A. Jacks, Thomas G. Fuller, Robert J. Pflaum, Richard A. Rago, Brian D. Leshin, Wayne C. Fite, John M. McNally, Robert Wilcox, Shahriar B. Allen
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Patent number: 8719205Abstract: Systems and methods of the present invention allow for the discovery of physical location information about network assets and the delivery of that information to network administrators. In addition, environmental and other information about network asset locations can be provided to an administrator. Intelligent patch panels and power outlet units are installed in network cabinets to facilitate the acquisition and reporting of physical infrastructure information, including information about network resource availability.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2012Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Brendan F. Doorhy, Shahriar B. Allen, James F. Wiemeyer, Robert E. Wilcox, Donald J. Beran
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Publication number: 20140080354Abstract: An intelligent network patch field management system is provided that includes active electronic hardware, firmware, mechanical assemblies, cables, and software that guide, monitor, and report on the process of connecting and disconnecting patch cords plugs in an interconnect or cross-connect patching environment. The system is also capable of monitoring patch cord connections to detect insertions or removals of patch cords or plugs. In addition, the system can map embodiments of patch fields.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Ronald A. Nordin, Shahriar B. Allen
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Patent number: 8588050Abstract: An intelligent network patch field management system is provided that includes active electronic hardware, firmware, mechanical assemblies, cables, and software that guide, monitor, and report on the process of connecting and disconnecting patch cords plugs in an interconnect or cross-connect patching environment. The system is also capable of monitoring patch cord connections to detect insertions or removals of patch cords or plugs. In addition, the system can map embodiments of patch fields.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2009Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Ronald A. Nordin, Shahriar B. Allen
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Patent number: 8477031Abstract: A communication port identification system enables an intelligent interconnect patch panel to reliably track connections to network switches. Network switch ports are provided with port ID modules that are inserted into the ports. Intelligent interconnect patch cords each utilize a patch cord microcontroller and out-of-band conductors to enable communication between an intelligent interconnect patch panel and the port ID modules of the switch port. Each port ID module is provided with a unique identification number, and the intelligent interconnect patch panel is thereby able to track all of its connections to the port ID modules in real time, and to update a network management system accordingly.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2008Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: John M. McNally, Shahriar B. Allen, Satish I. Patel
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Patent number: 8419465Abstract: An intelligent network patch field management system is provided that includes electronic hardware, firmware, mechanical assemblies, cables, and software that provide visible and audible cues for connecting and disconnecting patch cords in an interconnect or cross-connect patching environment. Systems of the present invention also monitor patch cord connections in a network.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2012Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventors: Steven A. Jacks, Thomas G. Fuller, Robert J. Pflaum, Richard A. Rago, Brian D. Leshin, Wayne C. Fite, John M. McNally, Robert Wilcox, Shahriar B. Allen