Thomas C Spencer

US Patent:

20080101385, May 1, 2008

Filed:

Oct 30, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/554152

Inventors:

MARK A. ELIAS - EASTPOINTE MI, US
THOMAS SPENCER - MORGANVILLE NJ, US

Assignee:

AT&T KNOWLEDGE VENTURES, L.P. - RENO NV

International Classification:

H04L 12/56

US Classification:

370401, 370351

Abstract:

A system and method for filtering routing updates is disclosed. A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a Route Reflector (RR) having a route reflection element that routes to one or more network elements a routing update according to a filter. Other embodiments are disclosed.

US Patent:

20140000495, Jan 2, 2014

Filed:

Jun 20, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/922660

Inventors:

Thomas Spencer - Detroit MI, US

International Classification:

E05G 1/08

US Classification:

109 56

Abstract:

Provided is a temporary secure storage system for firearms. The system is designed to provide convenient, secure storage of handguns. A number of storage containers employing electronic locking mechanisms are stored within a secure facility. Customers can rent a storage container for a predetermined period of time, during which firearms and accoutrement are kept within an individually locked container. Biometric scanners, card readers, and PIN keypads are examples of the types of authenticators used on each storage container to ensure that only the owner gains access to the contents. The system is ideally suited for persons who lawfully carry concealed weapons and seek to abide by local ordinances regarding gun-free areas. In this manner the system provides convenience and peace of mind to gun-carrying persons.