Patents by Inventor Tom Hollander

Tom Hollander 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: 20240385998
    Abstract: Systems and methods described herein may improve data migration between databases that store data under different schemas. Such systems and methods may be used to transform data from a first schema (e.g., tabular, such as in relational databases) to second schema (e.g., document-based, such as in some non-relational databases). In some embodiments, data transformation for database migration may be performed using at least one rule (e.g., specified by a user) specifying a logical arrangement under the second schema for transforming a grouping of source data under the first schema. For example, tables under a tabular schema may be transformed into new documents and/or fields within documents under a document-based schema in a manner specified by the transform rule(s). In some embodiments, transforming source data in this manner permits organizing the migrated data efficiently to reduce computing resources needed to migrate the data between databases and/or for future data access operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2024
    Publication date: November 21, 2024
    Applicant: MongoDB, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Burch, Tom Hollander, David Hastwell, Poonam Meghnani, Andrew Walker
  • Publication number: 20240386030
    Abstract: Systems and methods described herein may improve data migration between databases that store data under different schemas. Such systems and methods may be used to transform data from a first schema (e.g., tabular, such as in relational databases) to second schema (e.g., document-based, such as in some non-relational databases). In some embodiments, data transformation for database migration may be performed using at least one rule (e.g., specified by a user) specifying a logical arrangement under the second schema for transforming a grouping of source data under the first schema. For example, tables under a tabular schema may be transformed into new documents and/or fields within documents under a document-based schema in a manner specified by the transform rule(s). In some embodiments, transforming source data in this manner permits organizing the migrated data efficiently to reduce computing resources needed to migrate the data between databases and/or for future data access operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2024
    Publication date: November 21, 2024
    Applicant: MongoDB, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Burch, Tom Hollander, David Hastwell, Poonam Meghnani, Andrew Walker
  • Patent number: 11526530
    Abstract: Provide is a visualization system that enables generation of a “dashboard” of individual visualizations. In further embodiments, the system enables users to quickly and easily generate these visualizations and integrate complex filters, queries, aggregations, etc., with simple UI input. The visualizations can be provided as a service that requests information from an underlying database. The database itself may also be hosted as a service, permitting granular and native database functions layered with the visualization architecture. The system can support additional functionality and access management to generate visualizations that can be shared with other users and/or integrated into websites, blogs, etc. The system can handle the complex logic, data interactions, dynamic data transformation, dynamic authorization, etc., needed to manage data rules (e.g., access rules layered over database permission based control, summarization/aggregation requirements, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: MongoDB, Inc.
    Inventors: Tom Hollander, Eliot Horowitz, Thomas Rueckstiess
  • Patent number: 11520799
    Abstract: Provide is a visualization system that enables generation of a “dashboard” of individual visualizations. In further embodiments, the system enables users to quickly and easily generate these visualizations and integrate complex filters, queries, aggregations, etc., with simple UI input. The visualizations can be provided as a service that requests information from an underlying database. The database itself may also be hosted as a service, permitting granular and native database functions layered with the visualization architecture. The system can support additional functionality and access management to generate visualizations that can be shared with other users and/or integrated into websites, blogs, etc. The system can handle the complex logic, data interactions, dynamic data transformation, dynamic authorization, etc., needed to manage data rules (e.g., access rules layered over database permission based control, summarization/aggregation requirements, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: MongoDB, Inc.
    Inventors: Tom Hollander, Eliot Horowitz, Thomas Rueckstiess
  • Publication number: 20200301940
    Abstract: Provide is a visualization system that enables generation of a “dashboard” of individual visualizations. In further embodiments, the system enables users to quickly and easily generate these visualizations and integrate complex filters, queries, aggregations, etc., with simple UI input. The visualizations can be provided as a service that requests information from an underlying database. The database itself may also be hosted as a service, permitting granular and native database functions layered with the visualization architecture. The system can support additional functionality and access management to generate visualizations that can be shared with other users and/or integrated into websites, blogs, etc. The system can handle the complex logic, data interactions, dynamic data transformation, dynamic authorization, etc., needed to manage data rules (e.g., access rules layered over database permission based control, summarization/aggregation requirements, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Applicant: MongoDB, Inc.
    Inventors: Tom Hollander, Eliot Horowitz, Thomas Rueckstiess
  • Publication number: 20200301939
    Abstract: Provide is a visualization system that enables generation of a “dashboard” of individual visualizations. In further embodiments, the system enables users to quickly and easily generate these visualizations and integrate complex filters, queries, aggregations, etc., with simple UI input. The visualizations can be provided as a service that requests information from an underlying database. The database itself may also be hosted as a service, permitting granular and native database functions layered with the visualization architecture. The system can support additional functionality and access management to generate visualizations that can be shared with other users and/or integrated into websites, blogs, etc. The system can handle the complex logic, data interactions, dynamic data transformation, dynamic authorization, etc., needed to manage data rules (e.g., access rules layered over database permission based control, summarization/aggregation requirements, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Applicant: MongoDB, Inc.
    Inventors: Tom Hollander, Eliot Horowitz, Thomas Rueckstiess
  • Patent number: 9345266
    Abstract: An apparatus for molding and packaging molded tobacco pieces includes a mold having cavities oriented to allow ejection of molded tobacco pieces into a container. The apparatus also includes a knockout for ejecting the molded tobacco pieces, and a cutter having at least two blades for cutting the molded tobacco pieces into vertically aligned slices by passing one or more blades horizontally through the cavities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: PHILIP MORRIS USA INC.
    Inventors: Shannon Black, Andrew Nathan Carroll, Tom Holland
  • Publication number: 20140238420
    Abstract: An apparatus for molding and packaging molded tobacco pieces includes a mold having cavities oriented to allow ejection of molded tobacco pieces into a container. The apparatus also includes a knockout for ejecting the molded tobacco pieces, and a cutter having at least two blades for cutting the molded tobacco pieces into vertically aligned slices by passing one or more blades horizontally through the cavities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: Philip Morris USA Inc.
    Inventors: Shannon Black, Andrew Nathan Carroll, Tom Holland
  • Patent number: 8752558
    Abstract: An apparatus for molding and packaging molded tobacco pieces includes a mold having cavities oriented to allow ejection of molded tobacco pieces into a container. The apparatus also includes a knockout for ejecting the molded tobacco pieces, and a cutter having at least two blades for cutting the molded tobacco pieces into vertically aligned slices by passing one or more blades horizontally through the cavities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc.
    Inventors: Shannon Black, Andrew Nathan Carroll, Tom Holland
  • Publication number: 20110220523
    Abstract: An apparatus for molding and packaging molded tobacco pieces includes a mold having cavities oriented to allow ejection of molded tobacco pieces into a container. The apparatus also includes a knockout for ejecting the molded tobacco pieces, and a cutter having at least two blades for cutting the molded tobacco pieces into vertically aligned slices by passing one or more blades horizontally through the cavities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2010
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Applicant: Philip Morris USA Inc.
    Inventors: Shannon Black, Andrew Nathan Carroll, Tom Holland
  • Publication number: 20090019744
    Abstract: A holder of product identification indicia incorporated with a specifically printed illuminated sign in a beverage vending machinc. The holder allows enhanced product identification relating to a separate, existing selection button panel. The holder is securely attached to the back of the illuminated sign that has clear viewing windows registered to the holder. Specifically, it is intended as a retrofit kit for existing beverage vending machines to allow the display of product contained in the machine by use of significantly larger product identification indicia than the existing product identification indicia. The larger display windows may be specifically correlated to the existing selection mechanisms, by way of numbers, letters, symbols, connecting lines and/or colors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventors: John Myatt, Kevin Steeley, Todd Washburn, Tom Holland
  • Patent number: 7377065
    Abstract: A holder of product identification indicia incorporated with a specifically printed illuminated sign in a beverage vending machine. The holder allows enhanced product identification relating to a separate, existing selection button panel. The holder is securely attached to the back of the illuminated sign that has clear viewing windows registered to the holder. Specifically, it is intended as a retrofit kit for existing beverage vending machines to allow the display of product contained in the machine by use of significantly larger product identification indicia than the existing product identification indicia. The larger display windows may be specifically correlated to the existing selection mechanisms by way of numbers, letters, symbols, connecting lines and/or colors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: DALB, Inc.
    Inventors: John Myatt, Kevin Steeley, Todd Washburn, Tom Holland
  • Publication number: 20040139640
    Abstract: A holder of product identification indicia incorporated with a specifically printed illuminated sign in a beverage vending machine. The holder allows enhanced product identification relating to a separate, existing selection button panel. The holder is securely attached to the back of the illuminated sign that has clear viewing windows registered to the holder. Specifically, it is intended as a retrofit kit for existing beverage vending machines to allow the display of product contained in the machine by means of significantly larger product identification indicia than the existing product identification indicia. The larger display windows may be specifically correlated to the existing selection mechanisms by way of numbers, letters, symbols, connecting lines and/or colors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2003
    Publication date: July 22, 2004
    Inventors: John Myatt, Kevin Steeley, Todd Washburn, Tom Holland
  • Patent number: 3995698
    Abstract: Relates to a protective guard or shield for covering the wear area of the moldboard of a plow. The shin member of the plow assembly is provided with an integrally connected rearward extension which overlies the most serious wear area of the moldboard. The shin extension is not bolted or otherwise fastened to the moldboard but relies on a shoulder formed on the back side of the shin for engagement with the leading edge of the moldboard and the provision of a plurality of spaced apart projections on the face of the extension confronting the moldboard for bearing support thereon. The shin and its extension may be used to cover the worn area of a used moldboard or to protect such area of a new moldboard. In the latter case the projections may be ground down to provide surface contact between the shin extension and the moldboard. The shin and its extension are preferably formed of a stainless steel alloy and cast in one piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 1975
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1976
    Inventors: Tom Holland Nelson, Bruce Cooper Nelson