Michael S Austin

US Patent:

7162722, Jan 9, 2007

Filed:

Nov 27, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/306401

Inventors:

Robert Supinski - Suffield CT, US
Michael R. Austin - Palmer MA, US
Gary Desrosiers - Enfield CT, US
Jiancai He - Windsor CT, US
John Kunz - Springfield MA, US
Will Tan - Belchertown MA, US
Rickey C. Tang - Southwick MA, US
David Thomas - Vernon CT, US

Assignee:

Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company A MassMutual Financial Group - Springfield MA

International Classification:

G06F 13/00

US Classification:

719310, 719316

Abstract:

One embodiment of the invention provides a method for integrating a plurality of computer applications. The method includes receiving from a requestor a request of a target application. The request includes data identifying a target application and a target application service requested by the requestor. An abstraction layer receives the request. The method further includes using a Profile Manager in communication with the abstraction layer to receive data identifying the target application, to select a sack (a portable container for the request, e. g. , a serialized object) and to select which of a plurality of sack content providers (SCPs) to use to interface with an appropriate element given the target application. The plurality of SCPs are in communication with the abstraction layer. The plurality of SCPs interface with a plurality of elements including at least a first application and at least a first hub.

US Patent:

46244255, Nov 25, 1986

Filed:

May 23, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/613862

Inventors:

Michael Austin - New York NY
B. Lyle Schofield - Lancaster CA

International Classification:

B64C 116
B64C 912

US Classification:

244 13

Abstract:

A fixed wing powered light aircraft has a fuselage formed by laterally spaced longitudinal tubular booms supporting a twin vertical stabilizer and rudder assembly and a horizontal stabilator. A tubular framework pylon structure is secured to the fuselage booms for supporting a propulsion engine driving a propeller arranged in a pusher configuration. An open cockpit is partially shrouded by a streamlined nose cowl and longitudinal cockpit side panels which meet along the longitudinal center line aft of the pylon. Two piece removable wing root fairings minimize drag and streamline airflow approaching the empennage. The aircraft is adapted for military applications with adjustable support brackets for aiming plural missile launch tubes on each wing. A pilot seat is mounted on an adjustable support structure comprising in eccentric arm and track for supporting longitudinal seat support rails. The engine fuel tank is supported by the pylon and includes an anti-slosh baffle dividing the tank into a main fuel reservoir and a sump portion having a connecting opening and a non-return valve to prevent starvation of the sump portion during violent in flight maneuvers.