Patents by Inventor Thomas Ancel

Thomas Ancel 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: 10261863
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to maintaining file system consistency on a mounted storage device in a computing system during system runtime. In one embodiment, a method generally includes locking access to a file stored in a file system on the mounted storage volume and metadata associated with the file. A computing system determines one or more properties associated with the file and examines the metadata for inconsistencies between the metadata and the determined properties. Upon determining that the metadata and the determined properties are consistent, the computing system generates a backup copy of the file, commits the backup copy to a backup data repository, and unlocks access to the file.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas Ancel, Robert W. Thompson
  • Publication number: 20170235641
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to maintaining file system consistency on a mounted storage device in a computing system during system runtime. In one embodiment, a method generally includes locking access to a file stored in a file system on the mounted storage volume and metadata associated with the file. A computing system determines one or more properties associated with the file and examines the metadata for inconsistencies between the metadata and the determined properties. Upon determining that the metadata and the determined properties are consistent, the computing system generates a backup copy of the file, commits the backup copy to a backup data repository, and unlocks access to the file.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2016
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: Thomas ANCEL, Robert W. THOMPSON
  • Patent number: 7333016
    Abstract: A property entrance and exit notification, inventory control system of the present invention automates the documentation of entry time, exit time and position of personnel entering, equipment, tools and vehicles exiting and movement throughout the property. Being logged into the system identifies time of entry onto the property and time of exit off the property. Logging in with an identification card into the system is identified and activated by one of the following; “RFID” Radio Frequency Identification, “SAW” Surface Acoustic Wave, Barcode or “GPS” Global Positioning System. Furthermore at time of entry login, GPS Responders are activated to monitor location of personnel on the property. At time of exit off the property the GPS Responders are deactivated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Inventor: Thomas A. Ancel
  • Patent number: 7101064
    Abstract: The present invention is a device, which illuminates light inside of a tractor trailer truck van and other loading vehicles at a loading dock during loading and unloading procedures. As professionals working with such vehicles understand, natural lighting is simply not enough to prevent serious loading and unloading accidents, primarily at the deep end of the truck trailer van body. The loading dock spot light of the present invention with its short body design helps prevent fork trucks from hitting and destroying it. The overall short body of the light structure is designed to stay out of the primary main path of the fork truck traffic, allowing the light emitted from the light bulb to just peek beyond the loading dock door seal edge. The present invention is a simple mechanical device, which reduces loading dock operator confusion during loading and unloading operation, maintenance, and repair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Inventor: Thomas A. Ancel
  • Publication number: 20060044132
    Abstract: A property entrance and exit notification, inventory control system of the present invention automates the documentation of entry time, exit time and position of personnel entering, equipment, tools and vehicles exiting and movement throughout the property. Being logged into the system identifies time of entry onto the property and time of exit off the property. Logging in with an identification card into the system is identified and activated by one of the following; “RFID” Radio Frequency Identification, “SAW” Surface Acoustic Wave, Barcode or “GPS” Global Positioning System. Furthermore at time of entry login, GPS Responders are activated to monitor location of personnel on the property. At time of exit off the property the GPS Responders are deactivated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2005
    Publication date: March 2, 2006
    Inventor: Thomas Ancel
  • Publication number: 20050028723
    Abstract: The loading dock traffic automation and inventory control system of the present invention automates the loading dock area by controlling a truck control notification automation system, traffic signal dock lights, loading dock spot light, loading dock fan and dock leveler. The manually operated control panel is energized or de-energized with full automation by the movement of the overhead dock door. The device includes a control panel enclosure mounted on the interior wall of the building next to the loading dock door. One control panel enclosure can service one or two loading dock doors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2004
    Publication date: February 10, 2005
    Inventor: Thomas Ancel
  • Patent number: 6812849
    Abstract: The loading dock traffic automation and inventory control system of the present invention automates the loading dock area by controlling a truck control notification automation system, traffic signal dock lights, loading dock spot light, loading dock fan and dock leveler. The manually operated control panel is energized or de-energized with full automation by the movement of the overhead dock door. The device includes a control panel enclosure mounted on the interior wall of the building next to the loading dock door. One control panel enclosure can service one or two loading dock doors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2004
    Inventor: Thomas A. Ancel
  • Patent number: 6652114
    Abstract: The present invention is a bracket assembly for supporting a traffic signal dock light, comprising of a three-dimensional offset face mounting bracket to be mounted to the building exterior loading dock door jamb. The load of the traffic signal light is transferred to the exterior door jamb of the building. The bracket assembly of the present invention has adequate distance between the door jamb and traffic signal dock light to provide proper installation for the dock door seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Inventor: Thomas A. Ancel
  • Publication number: 20030151912
    Abstract: The present invention is a device, which illuminates light inside of a tractor trailer truck van and other loading vehicles at a loading dock during loading and unloading procedures. As professionals working with such vehicles understand, natural lighting is simply not enough to prevent serious loading and unloading accidents, primarily at the deep end of the truck trailer van body. The loading dock spot light of the present invention with its short body design helps prevent fork trucks from hitting and destroying it. The overall short body of the light structure is designed to stay out of the primary main path of the fork truck traffic, allowing the light emitted from the light bulb to just peek beyond the loading dock door seal edge. The present invention is a simple mechanical device, which reduces loading dock operator confusion during loading and unloading operation, maintenance, and repair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventor: Thomas A. Ancel
  • Publication number: 20030151913
    Abstract: The present invention is a bracket assembly for supporting a traffic signal dock light, comprising of a three-dimensional offset face mounting bracket to be mounted to the building exterior loading dock door jamb. The load of the traffic signal light is transferred to the exterior door jamb of the building. The bracket assembly of the present invention has adequate distance between the door jamb and traffic signal dock light to provide proper installation for the dock door seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventor: Thomas A. Ancel