Patents by Inventor Steven Williams

Steven Williams 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: 7323156
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for changing the color of colored natural diamonds. The method includes placing a discolored natural diamond in a pressure-transmitting medium which is consolidated into a pill. Next, the pill is placed into a high pressure/high temperature (HP/HT) press at elevated pressure and elevated temperature for a time sufficient to improve the color of the diamond. The diamond may be exposed at elevated-pressure and elevated-temperature conditions within the graphite-stable region of the carbon-phase diagram—without significant graphitization of the diamond, or above the diamond-graphite equilibrium and within the diamond-stable region of the carbon-phase diagram. Finally, the diamond is recovered from said press. Colorless Type Ia and Type II diamonds may be made by this method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: Bellataire International, LLC
    Inventors: Suresh Shankarappa Vagarali, Steven William Webb, William Edwin Jackson, William Frank Banholzer, Thomas Richard Anthony, George Rene Kaplan
  • Publication number: 20080022122
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a multiple source entropy feed for a PRNG that is used to generate server-side encryption keys. In particular, embodiments of the present invention provide a data recovery manager that collects additional entropy sources that feed into the PRNG between each key generation. The entropy may be collected from a variety of sources, for example, high-resolution timer intervals between input/output interrupts, hard disk access operations, and the like. The number of bits of entropy collected may be configured for each key generation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2006
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventors: Steven William Parkinson, Robert B. Lord
  • Publication number: 20080019526
    Abstract: An embodiment pertains generally to a method of delivering keys in a server. The method includes generating a subject key pair, where the subject key pair includes a subject public key and a subject private key. The method also includes retrieving a storage key and encrypting the subject private key with the storage key as a wrapped storage private key. The method further includes storing the wrapped storage private key.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2006
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventors: Christina Fu, Steven William Parkinson, Nang Kon Kwan
  • Publication number: 20080022121
    Abstract: An embodiment pertains generally to a method of generating credentials for a token. The method includes detecting the token and the server determining that the token is to be enrolled and generating a subject key pair within the server, where the subject key pair includes a subject public key and the subject private key. The method also includes encrypting the subject private key with a key transport session key to arrive at a wrapped private key and forwarding the wrapped private key to the token.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2006
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventors: Christina Fu, Steven William Parkinson, Nang Kon Kwan
  • Publication number: 20080022088
    Abstract: An embodiment pertains generally to a method of storing keys. The method includes receiving a request for generating a subject private key at a token processing system and generating a subject key pair, where the subject key pair includes a subject public and the subject private key. The method also includes archiving the subject private key within the token processing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2006
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventors: Christina Fu, Steven William Parkinson, Nang Kon Kwan
  • Publication number: 20070287331
    Abstract: A pole-mountable electronic chassis for mounting on an equipment support pole, including at least one enclosure for electronic circuitry and at least one passage completely through the enclosure sized, shaped, and arranged for receiving the pole. A passage web surrounds the passage and may optionally provide thermal conductivity or circuit support functions. A coupling is provided for fixing the enclosure in place. The coupling may be a low-profile coupling. The enclosure may be sized and shaped to also fit in industry-standard electronics racks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2007
    Publication date: December 13, 2007
    Applicant: ATLAS SOUND L.P.
    Inventor: Steven William Young
  • Publication number: 20070288747
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide identity management security domains that may be used in an enterprise security system. A security domain provides a centralized registry of services provided by the enterprise security system. For example, certificate authorities and other services, such as key archives, and the like, in the enterprise security system may register information about themselves in the security domain. Authorized users can then discover the location of these services. In some embodiments, the security domain may provide an interface that indicates a topology between services of the enterprise security system. The security domain may also serve as a distribution point for security policies. A security policy may comprise information that indicates, for example, a set of trusted certificate authorities, certificate templates, certificate revocation lists, and the locations of the services in the enterprise security system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2006
    Publication date: December 13, 2007
    Inventors: Nang Kon KWAN, Chandrasekar KANNAN, Shuk Yee HO, Steven William PARKINSON
  • Publication number: 20070288745
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a profile framework for handling enrollment requests. In particular, when a token processing system receives an enrollment request, it selects an applicable profile based on information in the request. The profile may indicate a variety of parameters for fulfilling the enrollment request, such as the locations of the applicable certificate authority, token key service, and the like. The profile may also indicate items, such as the number of keys to generate on a token, a token label, and connection information to securely communicate with other components and the client making the enrollment request.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2006
    Publication date: December 13, 2007
    Inventors: Nang Kon Kwan, Chandrasekar Kannan, Shuk Yee Ho, Steven William Parkinson, Christina Fu
  • Publication number: 20070280483
    Abstract: Methods, systems and computer readable mediums are provided for recovering keys. A key transport session key is generated, and a key encryption key is derived based on a server master key and an identification associated with a token. The key transport session key is encrypted with the key encryption key as a first wrapped key transport session key. An encrypted storage session key and an encrypted private key are retrieved from an archive. The encrypted storage session key is decrypted with a server storage key as a storage session key. The encrypted private key is decrypted with the storage session key. The decrypted private key is encrypted with the key transport session key as a wrapped private key. The wrapped private key and the first wrapped key transport session key are forwarded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2006
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Inventors: Christina Fu, Nang Kon Kwan, Steven William Parkinson, Robert Relyea
  • Patent number: 7296817
    Abstract: A stop block for preventing over travel of an adjustable fifth wheel hitch assemblies comprising a generally rectangular solid member having a double curve disposed in said member such that a long portion of said member is higher in elevation than a short portion of said member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Fontaine International
    Inventors: Steven William Mann, Michael Shane Wolfe, Christopher Aaron Bond
  • Publication number: 20070242352
    Abstract: Wire-grid polarizers (WGPs) and their use in transmissive displays are disclosed. The displays containing these WGPs possess high contrast and brightness characteristics in comparison to prior art displays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2007
    Publication date: October 18, 2007
    Inventor: STEVEN WILLIAM MacMASTER
  • Patent number: 7247356
    Abstract: A privacy screen for a display (e.g., a LCD) includes having a polarizing film and a birefringent film is described. The privacy screen transmits substantial amounts of light emanating from the display in an orthogonal (or near-orthogonal) direction while not transmitting substantial amounts of horizontal, non-orthogonal light emanating from the display. In this manner, a privacy effect results in that the display is viewable by someone only when that someone is essentially directly in front of the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2007
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventor: Steven William MacMaster
  • Patent number: 7234000
    Abstract: A router is disclosed for use in a network to carry data packets therein. Each router provides a hop along a path through the network extending from a source network address node to a destination network address node. Each route for routing data packets contains a destination network address to a next successive hop along a path between the source network address and the destination network address. Each router has a central routing processor in communication with its forwarders over a control medium to provide routing tables to each forwarder defining the next hop for forwarding received data packets for each destination address. Routing table updates of the forwarders by the central routing processor are sequentially downloaded to all forwarders simultaneously from the central routing processor, using a negative acknowledgement protocol. The central routing processor selectively responds to a negative acknowledgement message from a forwarder to re-transmit routing table updates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2007
    Assignee: Alcatel Canada Inc.
    Inventors: William Ross McEachern, Aaron Matthew Willis Brumpton, Steven William Buchko
  • Publication number: 20070112945
    Abstract: A scheduling engine calculates a difference between a forecast supply of Information Technology (IT) resources and a forecast demand for the IT resources at an application team level. One or more teams may impact the release of a product of a project, whether or not a specific team is assigned to the project. The scheduling engine has a release calendar to allocate IT resources on the basis of a calculated difference between a forecast IT team resource supply and a forecast IT team resource demand to achieve product deployment by a scheduled release date.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2005
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Inventors: Lori Brown, Steven Williams, Joanne Marsceau, Lars Sanders, Lisa Dehorn, Thomas Reuther
  • Patent number: 7211243
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a hair care composition comprising a terminal aminofunctional polysiloxane, which provides improved durable conditioning particularly when utilised in conjunction with a hair colouring composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Alan Glyn Davies, Steven William Shiel
  • Publication number: 20070086688
    Abstract: A vented bearing assembly suitable for use in application having a pressure differential across the bearing assembly includes an inner ring member and an outer ring member. The outer ring member encircles the inner ring member, such that outer ring member and inner ring member define a raceway therebetween. A plurality of rollers are disposed in the raceway which allow relative movement of the ring members. A vent provides a passageway bypassing the raceway and forming a path for contaminants past the raceway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2006
    Publication date: April 19, 2007
    Inventors: Steven Williams, Frank Kuzniar
  • Patent number: 7201955
    Abstract: A privacy screen for a display (e.g., a LCD) having a polarizing film and a birefringent film is described. The privacy screen transmits substantial amounts of light emanating from the display in an orthogonal (or near-orthogonal) direction while not transmitting substantial amounts of horizontal, non-orthogonal light emanating from the display. In this manner, a privacy effect results in that the display is viewable by someone only when that someone is essentially directly in front of the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventor: Steven William Mac Master
  • Patent number: 7170680
    Abstract: A privacy screen for a vertically polarized display (e.g., a LCD) that comprises a rotating film, a polarizing film and a birefringent film is described. The privacy screen transmits substantial amounts of light emanating from the display in an orthogonal (or near-orthogonal) direction while not transmitting substantial amounts of horizontal, non-orthogonal light emanating from the display. In this manner, a privacy effect results in that the display is viewable by someone only when that someone is essentially directly in front of the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventor: Steven William Macmaster
  • Publication number: 20060223772
    Abstract: The invention comprises novel polynucleotides, and related vectors, host cells, methods, and compositions, containing transcriptional enhancers providing very high levels of expression of operably-linked expressible nucleic acid sequences in eukaryotic cells. Advantageously the enhancers may be used in combination with their naturally-associated promoters and/or other genetic elements that increase transcription. The invention comprises eukaryotic expression vectors that are capable of providing increased levels of expression in many cell types over that obtainable from human or murine CMV IE enhancer/promoter elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2006
    Publication date: October 5, 2006
    Inventors: Steven Williams, Alistair Irvine, Jonathan Gawn
  • Patent number: 7114740
    Abstract: A slide rail assembly for providing adjustable positions for fifth wheel hitches including a slide rail having feet extending downward from the underside of the slide rail, adjacent feet being separated by a detent for receiving a slide locking mechanism, each of the feet having a recesses located at the bottom inside corner of each foot, respecting the assembly. The slide rail also comprises teeth with gaps therebetween, where the gaps are vertically aligned with the recesses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Assignee: Fontaine International
    Inventors: Steven William Mann, Michael Shane Wolfe, H. Thomas Moulton