Patents by Inventor Steve Zizzi

Steve Zizzi 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).

  • Transparent encryption and decryption with algorithm independent cryptographic engine that allows for containerization of encrypted files
    Patent number: 6981141
    Abstract: An encryption method that is largely transparent to a user is accomplished by intercepting a change document or open document command, carrying out an encryption or decryption process, and then completing the command on an encrypted or decrypted file. The encryption method can be used in a wide variety of environments, such as an individual computer program, a database or electronic messaging over the Internet. The encryption method can select from a plurality of encryption algorithms. The encryption method can also allow just a portion of a document to be encrypted, placed in a container, and then be represented by an object linking and embedding (“OLE”) container object or other representation supported by the file.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2005
    Assignee: MAZ Technologies, Inc
    Inventors: Chris W. Mahne, Steve Zizzi, Shannon Von Burns, Ken Townsley