Patents by Inventor Steven V. Bacastow

Steven V. Bacastow 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: 8086688
    Abstract: A system and method for securely storing, retrieving and sharing data using PCs and mobile devices and for controlling and tracking the movement of data to and from a variety of computing and storage devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Quick Vault, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven V. Bacastow
  • Publication number: 20110302568
    Abstract: A method for limiting devices and controlling the applications executed from USB ports on personal computers (PCs). More specifically, the present invention relates to a method for ensuring that only authorized devices and applications are accessed from USB ports using software and configuration files on the PC. Using the software application stored on the PC storage device in conjunction with functionality performed by a designed security file server, the use of USB applications and devices is limited to authorized applications and devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Inventor: Steven V. Bacastow
  • Patent number: 8011013
    Abstract: A method for limiting devices and controlling the applications executed from USB ports on personal computers (PCs). More specifically, the present invention relates to a method for ensuring that only authorized devices and applications are accessed from USB ports using software and configuration files on the PC. Using the software application stored on the PC storage device in conjunction with functionality performed by a designed security file server, the use of USB applications and devices is limited to authorized applications and devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: QuickVault, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven V. Bacastow
  • Publication number: 20110040641
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for configuring, altering, controlling, securing, and extending the processing capability and functionality of PCs and POS devices using a non-volatile memory device using software and data carried within the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2010
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Inventor: Steven V. Bacastow
  • Patent number: 7841534
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for configuring, altering, controlling, securing, and extending the processing capability and functionality of PCs and POS devices using a non-volatile memory device using software and data carried within the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: QuickVault, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven V. Bacastow
  • Publication number: 20090150247
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for configuring, altering, controlling, securing, and extending the processing capability and functionality of PCs and POS devices using a non-volatile memory device using software and data carried within the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2008
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventor: Steven V. Bacastow
  • Patent number: 7464862
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for configuring, altering, controlling, securing, and extending the processing capability and functionality of PCs and POS devices using a non-volatile memory device using software and data carried within the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Assignee: QuickVault, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven V. Bacastow
  • Publication number: 20080243959
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for backing up computer files comprising a portable housing, nonvolatile memory within the housing, an interface on the housing for communication between the nonvolatile memory and the computing device, and a software application in the nonvolatile memory. Using the software application, files are designated on the computing device for backing up. Copies of the designated files are made by the application and stored in the nonvolatile memory. The software application may also be used to designate backed up files in the nonvolatile memory for restoration on the computing device. Copies of the designated files are made by the application and restored on the computing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventors: Steven V. Bacastow, Jay Regula, Richard Terrell, Mike Heuss
  • Publication number: 20080022360
    Abstract: A method for limiting devices and controlling the applications executed from USB ports on personal computers (PCs). More specifically, the present invention relates to a method for ensuring that only authorized devices and applications are accessed from USB ports using software and configuration files on the PC. Using the software application stored on the PC storage device in conjunction with functionality performed by a designed security file server, the use of USB applications and devices is limited to authorized applications and devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventor: Steven V. Bacastow
  • Publication number: 20080005426
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling and securing information stored on portable USB storage devices. Using the software application stored on the USB storage device in conjunction with functionality performed by a designed server, use of the storage device is limited to authorized users, PCs and locations, and other criteria while information contained within the device is protected from unauthorized access.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2007
    Publication date: January 3, 2008
    Inventors: Steven V. Bacastow, Richard M. Terrell