Patents by Inventor Thomas Owen

Thomas Owen 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).

  • Publication number: 20140012970
    Abstract: Methods and devices for facilitating download of content, particularly data, from a third-party server using an administration server. The administration server determines that content is available on a third-party server. The administration server then determines that an electronic can establish a download session with the third-party server over a wireless network connection. The determination is based on analyzing one or more pre-determined rules, and the one or more pre-determined rules are based on an estimate of wireless network traffic load. In response to the determination, the administration server sends a notification to the electronic device to indicate that the content is available for download from the third-party server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2012
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
    Inventors: Thomas Owen PARRY, Andrey FELDMAN
  • Publication number: 20140013450
    Abstract: Methods and devices for facilitating download of content, particularly data, from a third-party server using an administration server. The administration server receives a request from an electronic device to download content from the third-party server over a wireless network connection. It then generates an authorization message in response to the request based on applying one or more pre-determined rules to the request, wherein the one or more pre-determined rules are based on an estimate of wireless network traffic load and sends the authorization message to the electronic device indicating whether the electronic device is authorized to establish a download session with the third-party server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2012
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
    Inventors: Thomas Owen PARRY, Andrey FELDMAN, Spencer Leavitt George QUIN
  • Publication number: 20140006569
    Abstract: Provisioning data is shared with a new device being added to a home environment network. An existing home environment device may receive a request from the new device and transmit provisioning information for user services to the new device. Coordination between the new device and plurality of home environment devices provide for notifications of the provisioning request at several home environment devices. The notifications are removed from other home environment devices when a user responds to one of the notifications at a particular home environment device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Axel FERRAZZINI, Jason Lee CARTER, Richard Enrique LOPEZ, Thomas Owen PARRY
  • Publication number: 20130252583
    Abstract: An authentication server and methods of generating a token for use by a mobile device to establish authorization for the mobile device to access a service provided by a service server, the method comprising receiving a request for the token from the mobile device, generating the token comprising location data identifying a location for the mobile device and authentication data indicating a level of access that the mobile device is permitted to have to the service provided by the service server, and transmitting the token to the mobile device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2012
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
    Inventors: Andrew James Guy Brown, Christopher M. Fogel, Thomas Owen Parry
  • Publication number: 20130211481
    Abstract: An antifungal treatment system includes a light source. The light source may be positioned in a housing having an exit aperture. The light source may be energized to generate a concentrated beam of electromagnetic radiation. The electromagnetic radiation may be visible light radiation that includes infrared radiation. When energized, the concentrated beam may be directed out of the exit aperture by the light source. A focal point of the concentrated beam may be provided in a target area external to the housing to penetrate a human nail and destroy fungus resident thereunder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2013
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Inventors: Anthony Robert Ward, Thomas Owen Ward, Zachary McBride
  • Patent number: 8452756
    Abstract: A database query optimizer includes an access plan storage mechanism that stores execution detail corresponding to a query statement in an access plan cache. By storing execution detail in the access plan cache along with the query statement, the execution detail is available when needed to debug database problems, even after a problem occurs. The execution detail stored in the access plan cache may be mined and analyzed after-the-fact, producing a very powerful tool for debugging database problems. Snapshots of the execution detail may also be created by a user. In addition, the user may setup autonomic snapshots and comparisons so that a user may be alerted from a degradation in database performance between two snapshots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Mark John Anderson, Robert Joseph Bestgen, Daniel E. Beuch, Curtis Neal Boger, James Michael Flanagan, Scott Forstie, Shantan Kethireddy, Thomas Owen McKinley, Michael Donald Pfeifer
  • Publication number: 20130111458
    Abstract: Methods and system for on-demand patching of mobile device software bundles. A server pre-loaded with available bundles receives an update request from a mobile device and information regarding the current software bundle on the mobile device and the selected bundle requested by the mobile device. The server determines whether a patch exists and, if not, and if the server has a copy of the current software bundle, then the server generates a patch from the current software bundle to the selected software bundle. The patch may be tested and may be compressed prior to transmission to the mobile device. The server may filter available bundles to identify a list of bundles to which the mobile device is entitled to upgrade based on a number of criteria, including device type, vendor/carrier, user ID, current software bundle, geographic location and other factors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2011
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
    Inventors: Spencer Leavitt George QUIN, Thomas Owen PARRY, Andrey FELDMAN, Marc Andrew PROVENCHER
  • Patent number: 8396591
    Abstract: A system, method and computer program product for data collection and analysis using robotic devices. The system comprises creating a map of a facility, loading at least one position and at least one task onto a robotic device, autonomously navigating the robotic device to the at least one position to collect data, sending the data to a database for storage, processing and analyzing the data by a server, and presenting analysis of the data to a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Valbrea Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey L. Hooper, Thomas Owen Howard
  • Publication number: 20120309344
    Abstract: A method for automated selection of a user account is provided. The method includes analyzing a plurality of parameters associated with operation of plurality of user accounts on a mobile device and selecting a user account based on the analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2011
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
    Inventors: Axel Ferrazzini, Thomas Owen Parry, Jason Lee Carter, David James Clarke, Salim Hayder Omar, James A. Godfrey, Nicholas Patrick Alfano, Christopher David Smith
  • Patent number: 8327458
    Abstract: A modular document is composed of plural parts, where at least a particular one of the parts is associated with an access right policy that restricts access to the particular part. In response to a request to access the modular document, it is determined based on the access right policy whether content of the particular part is accessible in an electronic device. In response to determining that the content of the particular part is inaccessible in the electronic device, an access mechanism associated with the particular part is accessed to determine an action to take with respect to the particular part when presenting the modular document.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Robert Thomas Owen Rees, Helen Balinsky
  • Patent number: 8301722
    Abstract: A modular document composed of plural component documents that are combined to allow presentation of the modular document is provided. The modular document contains references to the component documents. Version information is associated with at least one of the references to identify one of plural versions of a corresponding particular one of the component documents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Roger Brian Gimson, Robert Thomas Owen Rees
  • Patent number: 8285707
    Abstract: Database management systems and methods for searching a database are disclosed. In one embodiment, an inspector examines a plan cache or a program containing embedded queries. A plurality of similar queries is identified, and an alias is generated that satisfies the plurality of queries. The alias may be executed on a database to output a result set. Queries belonging to the alias may be executed on the result set of the alias, rather than on the database. Accordingly, efficiency is improved and runtime costs are reduced as compared to conventional database management systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Paul Reuben Day, Thomas Owen McKinley, Brian Robert Muras
  • Publication number: 20120247770
    Abstract: A method of controlling a blowout comprises: releasing at least a first tubing string into a portion of a well system, wherein the step of releasing comprises activating a release table; and causing or allowing a blowout preventer to close. The methods further comprise: compressing at least a portion of a second tubing string and a third tubing string together, wherein the step of compressing comprises activating a crimping device; cutting through the wall of at least a third tubing string, wherein the step of cutting comprises activating a cutting device, and wherein the step of cutting is performed after the step of compressing; and releasing at least the second tubing string and the third tubing string into a portion of a well system, wherein the step of releasing comprises activating a release table.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Owen ROANE, Andrew David PENNO, Patrick Patchi BOURGNEUF
  • Patent number: 8215400
    Abstract: A system for opening a window in a casing string (42) positioned in a wellbore (32). The system includes a hydraulic pressure intensifier (116) having a housing and a piston assembly with a differential piston area. The piston assembly is longitudinally shiftable relative to the housing and is initially secured relative thereto to prevent longitudinal movement therebetween. An anchor assembly (114) is operable to longitudinally secure the hydraulic pressure intensifier (116) within the casing string (42). A window opening tool (118) operably associated with the hydraulic pressure intensifier (116) is operably engagable with the casing string (42) such that when the anchor assembly (114) is longitudinally secured within the casing string (42) and the piston assembly is unsecured relative to the housing under hydrostatic pressure, longitudinal movement of the piston assembly transmits a force to the window opening tool (118), thereby opening the window in the casing string (42).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Owen Roane, Stuart Alexander Telfer
  • Publication number: 20120103612
    Abstract: A system for opening a window in a casing string (42) positioned in a wellbore (32). The system includes a hydraulic pressure intensifier (116) having a housing and a piston assembly with a differential piston area. The piston assembly is longitudinally shiftable relative to the housing and is initially secured relative thereto to prevent longitudinal movement therebetween. An anchor assembly (114) is operable to longitudinally secure the hydraulic pressure intensifier (116) within the casing string (42). A window opening tool (118) operably associated with the hydraulic pressure intensifier (116) is operably engagable with the casing string (42) such that when the anchor assembly (114) is longitudinally secured within the casing string (42) and the piston assembly is unsecured relative to the housing under hydrostatic pressure, longitudinal movement of the piston assembly transmits a force to the window opening tool (118), thereby opening the window in the casing string (42).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2010
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Owen Roane, Stuart Alexander Telfer
  • Publication number: 20120088540
    Abstract: A user equipment (UE) is disclosed comprising an agent configured to monitor and report UE configuration and capability information, wherein the UE is further configured to provide the UE configuration and capability information, and subsequently receive an application based on the configuration and capability information. Also disclosed is a network comprising a provisioning server configured to receive UE configuration and capability information, and subsequently provide an application based on the UE configuration and capability information. Also disclosed is a method comprising providing UE configuration and capability information from a UE, and receiving an application at the UE based on the configuration and capability information. Also disclosed is a method comprising receiving UE configuration and capability information at a provisioning server, and providing an application from the provisioning server based on the UE configuration and capability information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2010
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Applicant: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: Christopher David Smith, Thomas Owen Parry, Jason Lee Carter, David Clarke, Salim Hayder Omar, Axel Ferrazzini, Nicholas Patrick Alfano
  • Patent number: 8060078
    Abstract: A system for remote monitoring and control of remotely located equipment that minimizes wireless airtime includes an interface device coupled with the remote equipment. The interface device selectively communicates over a wireless network with a central server and/or a user device. Wireless communication with the interface device is field configurable by a user to be selectively triggered based on user specified operational conditions. Communication by the interface device may be with one of a first protocol and a second protocol based on user specified operating conditions to optimize wireless airtime. Field configuration of operation of the interface device may be performed with a customization template.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Logical Concepts, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas Owen Ward
  • Publication number: 20110246978
    Abstract: Provided are methods and apparatus for managing software components on a device when transferring device management responsibilities for the device from a first device management server to a second device management server. The capability to change device management servers while coordinating changes to software components on a managed device may be referred to as application portability. A mobile device in the present disclosure may change device management providers while maintaining access to certain licensed applications managed by a device management server. In an embodiment, a proprietary software component may be removed and a replacement software component installed from a category of applications that comprises the removed proprietary software component and the installed replacement software component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2010
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: Nicholas Patrick Alfano, Axel Ferrazzini, Christopher David Smith, Jason Lee Carter, David James Clarke, Salim Hayder Omar, James Andrew Godfrey, Thomas Owen Parry
  • Publication number: 20110246428
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses relating to Open Mobile Alliance (OMA) device management (DM) are provided. An embodiment provides a method in which a mobile device is configured for: accumulating delta records on the mobile device; and pushing delta records to a DM server when a threshold for the delta records is met or exceeded. The delta records relate to changes made to an Open Mobile Alliance (OMA) device management (DM) tree. The delta records may be purged after the pushing operation. Other embodiments provide a mobile device and computer-readable medium for performing or facilitating the method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2011
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
    Inventors: Nicholas Patrick ALFANO, Thomas Owen PARRY
  • Publication number: 20110229277
    Abstract: A metalcutting insert that is useful in chipforming and material removal from a workpiece. The metalcutting insert includes a metalcutting insert body, which includes a cutting edge having at least one discrete cutting location. The metalcutting insert body further contains a distinct interior coolant passage communicating with the discrete cutting location. The distinct interior coolant passage has a coolant passage inlet defining a coolant passage inlet cross-sectional area, a coolant passage discharge defining a coolant passage discharge cross-sectional area, and an axial coolant passage length. The distinct interior coolant passage defines a coolant flow cross-sectional area along the axial coolant passage length thereof. The metalcutting insert further includes a plurality of surface features for enhancing coolant flow to the cutting edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2011
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: KENNAMETAL INC.
    Inventors: Brad Daniel Hoffer, Thomas Owen Muller, Thomas Jerry Long, II