David J Mahlum, 632036 Harrier Ct, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320

5794232, Aug 11, 1998

Mar 15, 1996

8/619821

David James Mahlum - Spanish Fork UT
David James Huntbach - Mesa AZ
Todd Lawson - Lindon UT

Novell, Inc. - Orem UT

G06F 1730

707 3

A method for representing in a database selective objects and data in a distributed directory is disclosed. A distributed directory is accessed. The directory is searched for selective objects and selective associated attributes that satisfy predetermined criteria. One or more records are created to correspond to each selective object satisfying the criteria. Data relating to each selective object is entered into the corresponding record. The records and data are then stored in a database. Preferably, the database is a hierarchal database having sub-records, wherein each sub-record corresponds to a selective associated attribute of the selective object.

5835698, Nov 10, 1998

Sep 20, 1996

8/717486

Jack C. Harris - Springville UT
David J. Mahlum - Spanish Fork UT

Novell, Inc. - Provo UT

G06F 100

39518213

An apparatus and method for unilaterally-controlled, time-insensitive recovery of disconnected data links provides for user-transparent recovery, without requiring inputs from a user or other intervention. Data and executable operations may be preserved, as re-booting is not required. Optionally, opportunity for user intervention may be provided, at a user's request. Recovery may occur automatically by use of expert knowledge applied to reported system errors from the disconnected communication link. An apparatus may rely on a logical device within an actuator or machine of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical or electronic character. A task to be reported to an actuator as successful or failed, may be internal to the actuator, internal to the logical device, or external to both. Data structures stored in a memory device, may implement the invention readily from within an application running on a processor in a computer. Information (data, operational steps) may be preserved at an atomic level of granularity.