Patents by Inventor THOMAS SHIELDS
THOMAS SHIELDS 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).
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Publication number: 20180374035Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for advantageously forecasting an inventory of a product having a particular duration (e.g., video content). The technique can include determining the particular configuration (e.g., maximum number of impressions, maximum amount of time permitted) of breaks identified within an impression log. Based on the number of breaks and the configurations of the breaks, the technique can forecast a future inventory of the product. In some implementations, the disclosed technique can identify an amount of a previous break that was not filled with video content. These forecasts can enable product sellers to better communicate with their customers, negotiate supply contracts, price their products, plan for business operations, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2017Publication date: December 27, 2018Inventors: Craig Miller, Charles Douglas Cosman, Thomas Evenson, Eric Smith, Calvin Legh, Thomas Shields, Aaron Martin
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Publication number: 20170370658Abstract: A header for a heat exchanger includes a first and a second cylindrical fluid manifold extending in parallel. Each of the first and second manifolds have tube slots that extend through an arcuate wall section of the manifold. A thickened wall section of the header having a generally triangular wall section is bounded by the first and second fluid manifolds and by a planar outer surface of the header. An aperture extends through the thickened wall section to provide a fluid communication pathway between the first and second cylindrical fluid manifolds.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2017Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventors: Allison Kirklin, Simon Zielinski, John Kis, Matthew Hernigle, James Prochniak, Peter Kottal, Thomas Shields, Zachary Ouradnik
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Patent number: 9674091Abstract: A method and system for detecting congestion in a network of nodes, abating the network congestion, and identifying the cause of the network congestion is provided. A congestion detection system may comprise a detection system, an abatement system, and a causation system. The detection system monitors the performance of network components such as the network interface controllers and tiles of routers to determine whether the network is congested such that a delay in delivering packets becomes unacceptable. Upon detecting that the network is congested, an abatement system abates the congestion by limiting the rate at which packets are injected into the network from the nodes. Upon detecting that the network is congested, a causation system may identify the job that is executing on a node that is the cause of the network congestion.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2016Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: Cray Inc.Inventors: Laurence S. Kaplan, Edwin Lloyd Froese, Christopher Brian Johns, Matthew Paul Kelly, Aaron Forest Godfrey, Brent Thomas Shields
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Patent number: 9674092Abstract: A method and system for detecting congestion in a network of nodes, abating the network congestion, and identifying the cause of the network congestion is provided. A congestion detection system may comprise a detection system, an abatement system, and a causation system. The detection system monitors the performance of network components such as the network interface controllers and tiles of routers to determine whether the network is congested such that a delay in delivering packets becomes unacceptable. Upon detecting that the network is congested, an abatement system abates the congestion by limiting the rate at which packets are injected into the network from the nodes. Upon detecting that the network is congested, a causation system may identify the job that is executing on a node that is the cause of the network congestion.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2016Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: Cray Inc.Inventors: Edwin Lloyd Froese, Christopher Brian Johns, Aaron Forest Godfrey, Laurence S. Kaplan, Matthew Paul Kelly, Brent Thomas Shields
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Patent number: 9602473Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and computer program products are provided for facilitating the secure transmission and storage of data. In this regard, a method is provided that comprises causing data encrypted by a sender system to be received at a service provider system; causing the data as encrypted by the sender system to be stored at the service provider system; receiving a request for the data from a recipient system; determining the recipient system is authorized to receive the data; and causing the data as encrypted to be transmitted to the sender system.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2012Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: ZixCorp Systems, Inc.Inventors: David Joseph Robertson, John French Kalan, Mark Stephen DeMichele, Bryan Adam Joyner, Charles Anthony Rego, Dorwin Thomas Shields, Jr., Caleb Rhoads Spring
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Patent number: 9491101Abstract: A method and system for detecting congestion in a network of nodes, abating the network congestion, and identifying the cause of the network congestion is provided. A congestion detection system may comprise a detection system, an abatement system, and a causation system. The detection system monitors the performance of network components such as the network interface controllers and tiles of routers to determine whether the network is congested such that a delay in delivering packets becomes unacceptable. Upon detecting that the network is congested, an abatement system abates the congestion by limiting the rate at which packets are injected into the network from the nodes. Upon detecting that the network is congested, a causation system may identify the job that is executing on a node that is the cause of the network congestion.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2015Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: Cray Inc.Inventors: Edwin Lloyd Froese, Christopher Brian Johns, Aaron Forest Godfrey, Laurence S. Kaplan, Matthew Paul Kelly, Brent Thomas Shields
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Publication number: 20160277301Abstract: A method and system for detecting congestion in a network of nodes, abating the network congestion, and identifying the cause of the network congestion is provided. A congestion detection system may comprise a detection system, an abatement system, and a causation system. The detection system monitors the performance of network components such as the network interface controllers and tiles of routers to determine whether the network is congested such that a delay in delivering packets becomes unacceptable. Upon detecting that the network is congested, an abatement system abates the congestion by limiting the rate at which packets are injected into the network from the nodes. Upon detecting that the network is congested, a causation system may identify the job that is executing on a node that is the cause of the network congestion.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2016Publication date: September 22, 2016Inventors: Edwin Lloyd Froese, Christopher Brian Johns, Aaron Forest Godfrey, Laurence S. Kaplan, Matthew Paul Kelly, Brent Thomas Shields
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Publication number: 20160277300Abstract: A method and system for detecting congestion in a network of nodes, abating the network congestion, and identifying the cause of the network congestion is provided. A congestion detection system may comprise a detection system, an abatement system, and a causation system. The detection system monitors the performance of network components such as the network interface controllers and tiles of routers to determine whether the network is congested such that a delay in delivering packets becomes unacceptable. Upon detecting that the network is congested, an abatement system abates the congestion by limiting the rate at which packets are injected into the network from the nodes. Upon detecting that the network is congested, a causation system may identify the job that is executing on a node that is the cause of the network congestion.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2016Publication date: September 22, 2016Inventors: Laurence S. Kaplan, Edwin Lloyd Froese, Christopher Brian Johns, Matthew Paul Kelly, Aaron Forest Godfrey, Brent Thomas Shields
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Patent number: 9391899Abstract: A method and system for detecting congestion in a network of nodes, abating the network congestion, and identifying the cause of the network congestion is provided. A congestion detection system may comprise a detection system, an abatement system, and a causation system. The detection system monitors the performance of network components such as the network interface controllers and tiles of routers to determine whether the network is congested such that a delay in delivering packets becomes unacceptable. Upon detecting that the network is congested, an abatement system abates the congestion by limiting the rate at which packets are injected into the network from the nodes. Upon detecting that the network is congested, a causation system may identify the job that is executing on a node that is the cause of the network congestion.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2014Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: Cray Inc.Inventors: Laurence S. Kaplan, Edwin Lloyd Froese, Christopher Brian Johns, Matthew Paul Kelly, Aaron Forest Godfrey, Brent Thomas Shields
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Publication number: 20150180780Abstract: A method and system for detecting congestion in a network of nodes, abating the network congestion, and identifying the cause of the network congestion is provided. A congestion detection system may comprise a detection system, an abatement system, and a causation system. The detection system monitors the performance of network components such as the network interface controllers and tiles of routers to determine whether the network is congested such that a delay in delivering packets becomes unacceptable. Upon detecting that the network is congested, an abatement system abates the congestion by limiting the rate at which packets are injected into the network from the nodes. Upon detecting that the network is congested, a causation system may identify the job that is executing on a node that is the cause of the network congestion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2015Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventors: Edwin Lloyd Froese, Christopher Brian Johns, Aaron Forest Godfrey, Laurence S. Kaplan, Matthew Paul Kelly, Brent Thomas Shields
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Publication number: 20150139024Abstract: A method and system for detecting congestion in a network of nodes, abating the network congestion, and identifying the cause of the network congestion is provided. A congestion detection system may comprise a detection system, an abatement system, and a causation system. The detection system monitors the performance of network components such as the network interface controllers and tiles of routers to determine whether the network is congested such that a delay in delivering packets becomes unacceptable. Upon detecting that the network is congested, an abatement system abates the congestion by limiting the rate at which packets are injected into the network from the nodes. Upon detecting that the network is congested, a causation system may identify the job that is executing on a node that is the cause of the network congestion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2014Publication date: May 21, 2015Inventors: Laurence S. Kaplan, Edwin Lloyd Froese, Christopher Brian Johns, Matthew Paul Kelly, Aaron Forest Godfrey, Brent Thomas Shields
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Publication number: 20140068262Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and computer program products are provided for facilitating the secure transmission and storage of data. In this regard, a method is provided that comprises causing data encrypted by a sender system to be received at a service provider system; causing the data as encrypted by the sender system to be stored at the service provider system; receiving a request for the data from a recipient system; determining the recipient system is authorized to receive the data; and causing the data as encrypted to be transmitted to the sender system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: ZIXCORP SYSTEMS, INC.,Inventors: David Joseph Robertson, John French Kalan, Mark Stephen DeMichele, Bryan Adam Joyner, Charles Anthony Rego, Dorwin Thomas Shields, JR., Caleb Rhoads Spring
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Patent number: 7858035Abstract: A cleaning system and method for in-process sensors wherein a scouring jet discharges process fluid as the cleaning agent to remove solids and other contaminants from the surface of the sensor.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2007Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: E.I. du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventors: James Timothy Cronin, Thomas Shields Elkins, Lisa Edith Helberg, Angela Ruth Strzelecki
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Patent number: 7803323Abstract: A cleaning system and method for in-process sensors wherein a scouring jet discharges process fluid as the cleaning agent to remove solids and other contaminants from the surface of the sensor.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2007Date of Patent: September 28, 2010Assignee: E.I. du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventors: James Timothy Cronin, Thomas Shields Elkins, Lisa Edith Helberg, Angela Ruth Strzelecki
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Patent number: 7300630Abstract: A cleaning system and method for in-process sensors wherein a scouring jet discharges process fluid as the cleaning agent to remove solids and other contaminants from the surface of the sensor.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2002Date of Patent: November 27, 2007Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventors: James Timothy Cronin, Thomas Shields Elkins, Lisa Edith Helberg, Angela Ruth Strzelecki
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Publication number: 20070116599Abstract: A fluid handling system adapted to provide storage and supply of a number of liquid solutions to an automatic clinical analyzer having three different bottle-like containers, a collapsible plastic-metal-plastic pouch having a mouth-like opening, a fitment to be sealed within mouth-like opening a septum within the fitment, and open meal band or cap to seal the septum into the fitment.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2006Publication date: May 24, 2007Applicant: DADE BEHRING INC.Inventors: JAY WALTERS, JEANNINE CARRIO, DAVID THOMPSON, MARK LLOYD, JEFFREY PARMER, RICHARD WARWICK, THOMAS SHIELDS, LAWRENCE HUPPMAN
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Publication number: 20040060576Abstract: A cleaning system and method for in-process sensors wherein a scouring jet discharges process fluid as the cleaning agent to remove solids and other contaminants from the surface of the sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2002Publication date: April 1, 2004Inventors: James Timothy Cronin, Thomas Shields Elkins, Lisa Edith Helberg, Angela Ruth Strzelecki
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Patent number: 6562312Abstract: The present invention is a process for controlling, at an aim point, the passivation of aluminum chloride in the chlorinator discharge stream in a process for making titanium tetrachloride.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2000Date of Patent: May 13, 2003Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventors: James Timothy Cronin, Thomas Shields Elkins, Hans Hellmut Glaeser, Lisa Edith Helberg, Angela Ruth Strzelecki
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Publication number: 20010016182Abstract: The present invention is a process for controlling, at an aim point, the passivation of aluminum chloride in the chlorinator discharge stream in a process for making titanium tetrachloride.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2000Publication date: August 23, 2001Inventors: James Timothy Cronin, Thomas Shields Elkins, Hans Hellmut Glaeser, Lisa Edith Helberg, Angela Ruth Strzelecki
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Patent number: 5670121Abstract: This invention relates to a process for controlling the temperature of a fluidized bed reactor in the manufacture of titanium tetrachloride, wherein an exhaust gas stream comprising carbonyl sulfide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and chlorine is formed. In the process, the exhaust gas stream is first analyzed to determine the analyzed concentration of carbonyl sulfide (or concentration ratio of carbonyl sulfide to sulfur dioxide), the desired concentration of carbonyl sulfide (or concentration ratio of carbonyl sulfide to sulfur dioxide) in the exhaust gas stream is determined, and the difference between the analyzed concentration of carbonyl sulfide (or concentration ratio of carbonyl sulfide to sulfur dioxide) and the desired concentration of carbonyl sulfide (or concentration ratio of carbonyl sulfide to sulfur dioxide) in the exhaust gas stream is then calculated.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 1995Date of Patent: September 23, 1997Assignee: E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventor: Thomas Shields Elkins