Patents by Inventor Steve A. Brown

Steve A. Brown 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: 9489534
    Abstract: A multi-level security system includes a storage medium partitionable into a plurality of partitions, a file system coupleable to the plurality of partitions, and a plurality of enclaves. Each enclave is assigned a security classification level. Each enclave resides in a different storage partition of the storage medium. Data stored on the storage medium is cryptographically separated at rest on a per-enclave basis. Cryptographic separation occurs at the disk block level, allowing individual blocks to be read and decrypted. The system also includes a reference monitor that enforces a system security policy that governs access to information between the enclaves. The reference monitor allows an enclave having a first classification level to securely read-down to an enclave having a second classification level lower than the first classification level and to write to another enclave having the first classification level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Brant D. Hashii, Mark O. Scott, Daniel R. Silverman, Lee Wixtrom, Jonathan Tester, Steve A. Brown
  • Publication number: 20160117519
    Abstract: A multi-level security system includes a storage medium partitionable into a plurality of partitions, a file system coupleable to the plurality of partitions, and a plurality of enclaves. Each enclave is assigned a security classification level. Each enclave resides in a different storage partition of the storage medium. Data stored on the storage medium is cryptographically separated at rest on a per-enclave basis. Cryptographic separation occurs at the disk block level, allowing individual blocks to be read and decrypted. The system also includes a reference monitor that enforces a system security policy that governs access to information between the enclaves. The reference monitor allows an enclave having a first classification level to securely read-down to an enclave having a second classification level lower than the first classification level and to write to another enclave having the first classification level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2014
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Inventors: Brant D. Hashii, Mark O. Scott, Daniel R. Silverman, Lee Wixtrom, Jonathan Tester, Steve A. Brown
  • Patent number: 8894695
    Abstract: An adjustable occipital plate includes a central body portion having a plurality of arms extending therefrom in a generally Y-shaped configuration. Two of the arms include elongate slots for slidably receiving retaining members therein. Each retaining member includes a U-shaped channel for receiving a spine rod and a set screw. The central body portion and one arm include openings for receiving bone screws therein. Each of the arms may be angled with respect to the central body portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: K2M, Inc.
    Inventors: Jennifer Moore, John Kostuik, Steve A. Brown
  • Publication number: 20120271360
    Abstract: An adjustable occipital plate includes a central body portion having a plurality of arms extending therefrom in a generally Y-shaped configuration. Two of the arms include elongate slots for slidably receiving retaining members therein. Each retaining member includes a U-shaped channel for receiving a spine rod and a set screw. The central body portion and one arm include openings for receiving bone screws therein. Each of the arms may be angled with respect to the central body portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: K2M, INC.
    Inventors: Jennifer Moore, John Kostuik, Steve A. Brown
  • Publication number: 20100094351
    Abstract: An adjustable occipital plate includes a central body portion having a plurality of arms extending therefrom in a generally Y-shaped configuration. Two of the arms include elongate slots for slidably receiving retaining members therein. Each retaining member includes a U-shaped channel for receiving a spine rod and a set screw. The central body portion and one arm include openings for receiving bone screws therein. Each of the arms may be angled with respect to the central body portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2009
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Applicant: K2M, Inc.
    Inventors: Jennifer Haggenmaker, John Kostuik, Steve A. Brown