Patents by Inventor Vincent P. Bono

Vincent P. Bono 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).

  • Systems and methods for providing a personal computer with non-volatile system memory
    Patent number: 7886099
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a system comprises a system memory module and an access card. The system memory module connects to a memory bus on a motherboard for a personal computer, while the access card connects to an expansion bus. The access card couples to the system memory module to provide power when the personal computer is unpowered. When the personal computer boots, the system memory module operates in a cloaked mode that hides the system memory module from a memory bus. The access card switches the system memory module from the cloaked mode to a normal mode in response to a command received via the expansion bus. For long-term power outages, the access card may copy data from the system memory module to a nonvolatile information storage device. Energy storage and nonvolatile information storage may be provided by a separate longevity unit that couples to the access card.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Superspeed LLC
    Inventor: Vincent P. Bono
  • Systems And Methods For Providing A Personal Computer With Non-Volatile System Memory
    Publication number: 20070294463
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a system comprises a system memory module and an access card. The system memory module connects to a memory bus on a motherboard for a personal computer, while the access card connects to an expansion bus. The access card couples to the system memory module to provide power when the personal computer is unpowered. When the personal computer boots, the system memory module operates in a cloaked mode that hides the system memory module from a memory bus. The access card switches the system memory module from the cloaked mode to a normal mode in response to a command received via the expansion bus. For long-term power outages, the access card may copy data from the system memory module to a nonvolatile information storage device. Energy storage and nonvolatile information storage may be provided by a separate longevity unit that couples to the access card.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2006
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Applicant: RAMSTOR TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventor: Vincent P. Bono