Patents by Inventor William H. Cochran
William H. Cochran 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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Patent number: 8527603Abstract: A method and system for personalizing a plurality of parts are disclosed. All of these parts have an identical part number and one or more programmable functions. The method comprises the steps of employing in a first product a first of said parts; and employing in a second product, a second of said parts. Prior to normal operation of the first product, a first code is set in the first part, and this first code causes the first part to provide a first programmable function during normal operation of the first product. Prior to normal operation of the second product, a second code is set in the second part, and this second code causes the second part to provide a second programmable function during normal operation of the second product. The said second programmable function is different from the first programmable function.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2006Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: William H. Cochran, Richard B. Finch, Michael J. MacPherson, James A. O'Connor
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Patent number: 7890390Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatus for defining, updating and communicating the current status of parts used by an enterprise to designers and procurement specialists. Allowable values of preferredness of parts are defined based on technology roadmaps, and these values are periodically checked in a current time period against certain criteria, and changes are made in the preferredness values to reflect current conditions in the time period and current estimates for future conditions. Software, including algorithms, is changed as required to implement the changes in the preferredness values, and the updated software is released for use by procurement and design personnel for ensuring consistency of values of preferredness and preferred part codes within an enterprise.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2006Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: William H. Cochran, Joel Popelsky, Gary A. Tressler, David R. Whalen
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Patent number: 7613870Abstract: A first method for efficient memory usage includes (1) determining whether data retrieved from a first storage device is characterized as data that is primarily read; and (2) if data retrieved from the first storage device is characterized as data that is primarily read (a) writing the retrieved data in a temporary storage device with short write latency; and (b) writing the retrieved data in a high-density memory. Numerous other aspects are provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2004Date of Patent: November 3, 2009Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Gerald K. Bartley, John M. Borkenhagen, William H. Cochran, William P. Hovis, Paul W. Rudrud
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Publication number: 20080155072Abstract: A method and system for personalizing a plurality of parts are disclosed. All of these parts have an identical part number and one or more programmable functions. The method comprises the steps of employing in a first product a first of said parts; and employing in a second product, a second of said parts. Prior to normal operation of the first product, a first code is set in the first part, and this first code causes the first part to provide a first programmable function during normal operation of the first product. Prior to normal operation of the second product, a second code is set in the second part, and this second code causes the second part to provide a second programmable function during normal operation of the second product. The said second programmable function is different from the first programmable function.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2006Publication date: June 26, 2008Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: William H. Cochran, Richard B. Finch, Michael J. MacPherson, James A. O'Connor
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Publication number: 20080091442Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatus for defining, updating and communicating the current status of parts used by an enterprise to designers and procurement specialists. Allowable values of preferredness of parts are defined based on technology roadmaps, and these values are periodically checked in a current time period against certain criteria, and changes are made in the preferredness values to reflect current conditions in the time period and current estimates for future conditions. Software, including algorithms, is changed as required to implement the changes in the preferredness values, and the updated software is released for use by procurement and design personnel for ensuring consistency of values of preferredness and preferred part codes within an enterprise.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2006Publication date: April 17, 2008Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: William H. Cochran, Joel Popelsky, Gary A. Tressler, David R. Whalen
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Patent number: 7124213Abstract: A method and apparatus for correcting internally defective devices by routing signals on an I/O line to a spare internal network. Such devices enable a system designer to substitute good internal networks, e.g., memory arrays, for failing internal networks without loss of functionality at the I/O level. A device includes a plurality of I/O lines, a plurality of internal networks, a plurality of multiplexers for routing signals from the individual I/O lines to the individual internal networks, and a multiplex controller for controlling the signal routing. Routing can be performed using multiplexers that operatively interconnect any I/O line with any internal network, multiplexers that shift signals on an I/O line to and adjacent internal network, and/or multiplexers that can shift signals on an I/O through a multiplexer to any other multiplexer, and then to any internal network.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2003Date of Patent: October 17, 2006Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: William H. Cochran, William P. Hovis
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Patent number: 6650954Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the invention relates to a method for facilitating a preferred parts plan for an enterprise over a computer network utilizing a parts review process tool. The method comprises: receiving a bill of material from a client system that includes a non-preferred part; storing the bill of material in a bill of material review database; periodically searching and extracting non-preferred parts records from the bill of material review database; importing the non-preferred parts records into a deviation database; evaluating risk factors associated with non-preferred parts usage; developing an action plan to mitigate risks in using the non-preferred parts; developing a preferred parts strategy for use in minimizing requests to use non-preferred parts; and communicating the preferred parts strategy over a computer network to enterprise client systems.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2001Date of Patent: November 18, 2003Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Paul A. Zulpa, William H. Cochran, Karen J. Gilsdorf, Gary A. Tressler
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Patent number: 6612059Abstract: A billboard tab which includes a uniformly thin flat sheet of synthetic resin material having at least first and second sections integrally connected along a mutually adjacent edge by a tearable perforated joint. The first section has a display surface area thereon configured to be oriented at an angle to the second section. The second section has a hole therethrough adjacent a first edge thereof, the hole being oriented adjacent the perforated joint. The second section also has a connecting structure adjacent a second edge remote from the first edge adjacent the hole for facilitating connection of the second section to an object.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2001Date of Patent: September 2, 2003Assignee: Do-It CorporationInventors: William H. Cochran, Andrew G. Hughey
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Patent number: 6540867Abstract: An article made up of (1) a composite having a polyurethane matrix including fibrous or particulate reinforcement, the polyurethane matrix being formed in situ about the reinforcement by reaction of polyurethane forming components at a temperature below the melting point of the reinforcement and (2) a polymeric film bound to at least one surface of the composite, the film being bound to the composite by adhesion to the polyurethane matrix which emerges or is enhanced as the matrix is formed in situ.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2000Date of Patent: April 1, 2003Assignee: Randemo, Inc.Inventor: William H. Cochran
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Publication number: 20030004597Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the invention relates to a method for facilitating a preferred parts plan for an enterprise over a computer network utilizing a parts review process tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2001Publication date: January 2, 2003Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Paul A. Zulpa, William H. Cochran, Karen J. Gilsdorf, Gary A. Tressler
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Publication number: 20020121037Abstract: A billboard tab which includes a uniformly thin flat sheet of synthetic resin material having at least first and second sections integrally connected along a mutually adjacent edge by a perforated joint. The first section has a display surface area thereon configured to be oriented at an angle to the second section. The second section has a hole therethrough adjacent a first edge thereof, the hole being oriented adjacent the perforated joint. The second section also has a connecting structure adjacent connecting means adjacent a second edge remote from the first edge adjacent the first hole for facilitating connection of the second section to an object.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2001Publication date: September 5, 2002Inventors: William H. Cochran, Andrew G. Hughey
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Patent number: 6382676Abstract: A hang tab that is used to suspend an article and display a removable coupon is provided in the form of a uniformly thin flat sheet of synthetic resin material having a coupon section integrally formed with the flat sheet with tearable perforated portions and cut portions around the perimeter of the coupon portion. The coupon portion is easily removable from the hang tab. A separate bonding section having an adhesive layer is provided adjacent the coupon portion and a hole for hanging is provided remote from the bonding section. The adhesive layer adheres to the product to be suspended using the hole. A consumer may remove the coupon from the coupon portion after purchase of the product.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2000Date of Patent: May 7, 2002Assignee: Do-it CorporationInventors: William H. Cochran, Andrew G. Hughey
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Patent number: 6346319Abstract: A flexible composite comprising a high tensile strength fibrous component dispersed within a flexible or resilient polymeric matrix, the matrix and fibrous component being essentially unbonded to each other so that the composite retains essentially the flexibility of the polymeric matrix.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 1994Date of Patent: February 12, 2002Assignee: RanDemo, Inc.Inventor: William H. Cochran
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Patent number: 6156403Abstract: An article which comprises (1) a composite comprising a polyurethane matrix including fibrous or particulate reinforcement, the polyurethane matrix being formed in situ about the reinforcement by reaction of polyurethane forming components at a temperature below the melting point of the reinforcement and (2) a polymeric film bound to at least one surface of the composite, the film being bound to the composite by adhesion to the polyurethane matrix which emerges or is enhanced as the matrix is formed in situ.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 1998Date of Patent: December 5, 2000Assignee: RanDemo, Inc.Inventor: William H. Cochran
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Patent number: 6060409Abstract: A flexible composite comprising a high tensile strength fibrous component dispersed within a flexible or resilient polymeric matrix, the matrix and fibrous component being essentially unbonded to each other so that the composite retains essentially the flexibility of the polymeric matrix.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 1999Date of Patent: May 9, 2000Assignee: William H. CochranInventor: William H. Cochran
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Patent number: 5874133Abstract: An article which comprises (1) a composite comprising a polyurethane matrix including fibrous or particulate reinforcement, the polyurethane matrix being formed in situ about the reinforcement by reaction of polyurethane forming components at a temperature below the melting point of the reinforcement and (2) a polymeric film bound to at least one surface of the composite, the film being bound to the composite by adhesion to the polyurethane matrix which emerges or is enhanced as the matrix is formed in situ.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1995Date of Patent: February 23, 1999Assignee: RanDemo, Inc.Inventor: William H. Cochran
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Patent number: 5843851Abstract: A flexible composite comprising a high tensile strength fibrous component dispersed within a flexible or resilient polymeric matrix, the matrix and fibrous component being essentially unbonded to each other so that the composite retains essentially the flexibility of the polymeric matrix.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 1995Date of Patent: December 1, 1998Assignee: RanDemo inc.Inventor: William H. Cochran
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Patent number: 5503879Abstract: A flexible composite comprising a high tensile strength fibrous component dispersed within a flexible or resilient polymeric matrix, the matrix and fibrous component being essentially unbonded to each other so that the composite retains essentially the flexibility of the polymeric matrix.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 1995Date of Patent: April 2, 1996Assignee: RanDemo Inc.Inventor: William H. Cochran
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Patent number: 5184566Abstract: A buoyant boat with a girder box is provided. The girder box maintains the deck part and hull part of the boat in predetermined spaced apart relation and allows the transmission of forces and stresses along the length of the boat. The girder box further enables an outboard engine or an inboard engine in the form of a propeller or hydrojet to be provided. A relatively resilient buoyancy part is provided in accordance with the structure of the invention which extends peripherally of the hull and deck parts to advantageously prevent entry of water into the boat while providing the advantages of design variability, stability and puncture resistance over inflatable structures.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 1990Date of Patent: February 9, 1993Inventor: William H. Cochran
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Patent number: 5123180Abstract: Insole formed as a composite of a network of reinforcing fibers embedded in a matrix of a thermoplastic material having a softening temperature in the order of 90.degree. C. and retains its softening for a reasonable time at a lower temperature that is not uncomfortable to the human skin. The insole is formed to the shape of the bottom of the wearer's foot by placing it while still soft in the shoe and allowing it to harden while being subjected to the wearer's standing weight.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 1991Date of Patent: June 23, 1992Assignee: Urban R. NannigInventors: Urban R. Nannig, William H. Cochran