Patents by Inventor Brad Woodman

Brad Woodman 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).

  • Industrial switching hub for Ethernet network
    Patent number: 6853316
    Abstract: An industrial Ethernet switching hub includes a casing in which a plurality of industrial Ethernet connector assemblies are mounted. Each Connector assembly includes a rigid connector receptacle sealed to the casing and receiving an Ethernet connector. The casing of each connector assembly has an externally threaded extension for receiving a mating Ethernet connector. A quick disconnect power connector is also mounted to the casing and a switch IC controller is embedded in the casing for data signal routing among the Ethernet connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2005
    Assignee: Woodhead Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian D. Payson, Mark E. Fillion, Robert Neagle, Brad Woodman
  • Industrial switching hub for ethernet network
    Publication number: 20020025710
    Abstract: An industrial Ethernet switching hub includes a casing in which a plurality of industrial Ethernet connector assemblies are mounted. Each Connector assembly includes a rigid connector receptacle sealed to the casing and receiving an Ethernet connector. The casing of each connector assembly has an externally threaded extension for receiving a mating Ethernet connector. A quick disconnect power connector is also mounted to the casing and a switch IC controller is embedded in the casing for data signal routing among the Ethernet connectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2001
    Publication date: February 28, 2002
    Inventors: Brian D. Payson, Mark E. Fillion, Robert Neagle, Brad Woodman