Francis Fitzpatrick

System And Method For Supporting Complex Objects In An Object Oriented Computing Environment

Application

#5832268 Nov 3, 1998

Filed

Dec 8, 1995

Inventor

James B. Anderson (Austin, TX) · Francis L. Fitzpatrick (Austin, TX) · Charles B. Harvey (Austin, TX) · Adrienne Tin (Ridgefield Park, NJ) · James R. Wason (Tuxedo, NY)

Appl. No.

8/569521

Assignee

James B. Anderson (Austin, TX) · Francis L. Fitzpatrick (Austin, TX) · Charles B. Harvey (Austin, TX) · Adrienne Tin (Ridgefield Park, NJ) · James R. Wason (Tuxedo, NY)

International Classification

G06F 940

U.S. Classification

395701

Abstract

A Complex Object class is provided for grouping hierarchically unrelated objects, i. e. objects which are unrelated to each other as parent and child objects, into Complex Objects in an object oriented computing environment. Each Complex Object includes a Complex Object Member frame, containing pointers to associated hierarchically unrelated objects, and Complex Object methods for performing actions on the hierarchically unrelated objects as a group. Accordingly, an object manager can send action messages to the Complex Objects to perform actions on the associated hierarchically unrelated objects using the associated Complex Object methods. As a result, customized programming for defining and utilizing Complex Objects is greatly reduced.

System And Method For Controlling Versions Of Objects In An Object Oriented Computing Environment

Application

#5499365 Mar 12, 1996

Filed

Aug 4, 1993

Inventor

James B. Anderson (Austin, TX) · Francis L. Fitzpatrick (Austin, TX) · William M. Hans (New City, NY) · Charles B. Harvey (Golden, CO) · Herman Mitchell (Lithonia, GA) · James R. Wason (Tuxedo, NY)

Appl. No.

8/101618

Assignee

International Business Machines Corporation (Armonk, NY)

International Classification

G06F 1730, G06F 1750

U.S. Classification

395600

Abstract

A system and method for controlling versions of selected objects in an object oriented computing system includes a common logical key attribute in each version of an object, which is used to identify all versions of an object. The object frame of each version also includes a unique combination of an insert sequence attribute and an extract sequence attribute. The unique combination of insert sequence attribute and extract sequence attribute allows the selection of a unique version of an object based on time. In order to select one or more versions of an identified object, a version time is converted into a selection sequence value. The selection sequence value is then compared to the insert sequence attributes and extract sequence attributes in order to select at least one of the versions of the selected objects. Each version may also include a perspective attribute for providing another selection criteria for selecting one or more versions of an object.

Conjugates Formed By Reacting A Prostaglandin Mimic Compound With A Carrier Molecule

Application

#4192799 Mar 11, 1980

Filed

Sep 21, 1977

Inventor

Francis A. Fitzpatrick (Kalamazoo, MI)

Appl. No.

5/835352

Assignee

The Upjohn Company (Kalamazoo, MI)

International Classification

A61K 3702, A61K 3900

U.S. Classification

260121

Abstract

A method for the radioimmunoassay of PGE. sub. 1 -type and PGE. sub. 2 -type compounds and PGX is disclosed which utilizes antibodies formed against a prostaglandin mimic.
Conjugates are disclosed which are formed by attaching a prostaglandin mimic to a carrier molecule.
Antibodies are disclosed which are specific against PGE. sub. 1 -type and PGE. sub. 2 -type compounds, PGH. sub. 2, and PGX.
Complexes are disclosed which are formed by binding an antibody raised against a prostaglandin mimic with its corresponding authentic prostaglandin.

Compounds And Methods

Application

#4218436 Aug 19, 1980

Filed

Apr 26, 1979

Inventor

Francis A. Fitzpatrick (Kalamazoo, MI)

Appl. No.

6/033484

Assignee

The Upjohn Company (Kalamazoo, MI)

International Classification

A61K 3702, A61K 3900

U.S. Classification

424 85

Abstract

A method for the radioimmunoassay of PGE. sub. 1 -type and PGE. sub. 2 -type compounds and PGX is disclosed which utilizes antibodies formed against a prostaglandin mimic.
Conjugates are disclosed which are formed by attaching a prostaglandin mimic to a carrier molecule.
Antibodies are disclosed which are specific against PGE. sub. 1 -type and PGE. sub. 2 -type compounds, PGH. sub. 2, and PGX.
Complexes are disclosed which are formed by binding an antibody raised against a prostaglandin mimic with its corresponding authentic prostaglandin.

Method And System For Automated Payment Within A Computer Integrated Manufacturing System

Application

#6006199 Dec 21, 1999

Filed

Dec 31, 1991

Inventor

Robert L. Berlin (Mableton, GA) · Craig Alfred Bloszinsky (Matthews, NC) · William Edwin Bruner (Austin, TX) · Francis Lionel Fitzpatrick (Austin, TX) · Joseph Edward Hein (San Jose, CA) · Donald Roy Johnson (Austin, TX) · Barry Edmund McCaa (Marietta, GA) · Bharath Natarajan (Marietta, GA)

Appl. No.

7/815654

Assignee

International Business Machines Corporation (Armonk, NY)

International Classification

G06F 1521

U.S. Classification

705 26

Abstract

A method and system are provided for automating validation and payment within a Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) system having a number of trading partners linked via an independent (or proprietary) communications network utilizing an Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). Planned orders for production items generated via a Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) system and/or orders for non-production items are utilized by a purchasing system to create a purchase order which is then transmitted to a supplier via Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). A planned receipt list of items is created based upon the purchase order and utilized to validate those items listed within an advanced ship notice. In response to such validation, or after correcting any discrepancy in accordance with listed tolerances, an authorization for payment is automatically generated and payment is issued. In one embodiment of the present invention, an electronic funds transfer request is automatically sent to a financial institution authorizing a fund transfer.

Albumin Stabilized Prostacyclin

Application

#4303671 Dec 1, 1981

Filed

Jul 10, 1980

Inventor

Francis A. Fitzpatrick (Kalamazoo, MI)

Appl. No.

6/168846

Assignee

The Upjohn Company (Kalamazoo, MI)

International Classification

A61K 3134

U.S. Classification

424285

Abstract

The present invention provides novel formulations of prostacyclin suitable for parenteral administration and methods for making and using these formulations. These novel formulations include a pharmaceutically acceptable stabilizing concentration of albumin as a constituent thereof. Such novel formulations of prostacyclin are useful for its conventional pharmacological and therapeutical purposes, most to inhibition of blood platelet aggregation.