Patents by Inventor John M. McNally

John M. McNally 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).

  • Patent number: 9866458
    Abstract: An intelligent network patch field management system is provided that includes electronic hardware, firmware, mechanical assemblies, cables, and software that provide visible and audible cues for connecting and disconnecting patch cords in an interconnect or cross-connect patching environment. Systems of the present invention also monitor patch cord connections in a network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Steven A. Jacks, Thomas G. Fuller, Robert J. Pflaum, Richard A. Rago, Brian D. Leshin, Wayne C. Fite, John M. McNally, Robert Wilcox, Shahriar B. Allen
  • Publication number: 20170005892
    Abstract: An intelligent network patch field management system is provided that includes electronic hardware, firmware, mechanical assemblies, cables, and software that provide visible and audible cues for connecting and disconnecting patch cords in an interconnect or cross-connect patching environment. Systems of the present invention also monitor patch cord connections in a network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Steven A. Jacks, Thomas G. Fuller, Robert J. Pflaum, Richard A. Rago, Brian D. Leshin, Wayne C. Fite, John M. McNally, Robert Wilcox, Shahriar B. Allen
  • Patent number: 9451400
    Abstract: A method and apparatus determines a physical location of a wireless infrastructure device. At least one coarse location data from an associated terminal device is determined. Additional coarse location data are stored and accumulated. The device location is considered accurate by determining that enough received coarse location data has been received.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: INTERDIGITAL PATENT HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventors: Robert A. DiFazio, Prabhakar R. Chiptrapu, John M. McNally, Narayan P. Menon, James Nolan, Fred Schreider
  • Patent number: 9444686
    Abstract: An intelligent network patch field management system is provided that includes electronic hardware, firmware, mechanical assemblies, cables, and software that provide visible and audible cues for connecting and disconnecting patch cords in an interconnect or cross-connect patching environment. Systems of the present invention also monitor patch cord connections in a network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Steven A. Jacks, Thomas G. Fuller, Robert J. Pflaum, Richard A. Rago, Brian D. Leshin, Wayne C. Fite, John M. McNally, Robert Wilcox, Shahriar B. Allen
  • Patent number: 9398542
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for wireless communication transmission power control are provided. Determination of gain factors and adjustments for physical channel reconfiguration in the context of transmission power control are addressed. Preferably, implementation is in conjunction with communication systems in which wireless communications are conducted between wireless transmit receive units (WTRUs) using multiple channels that are concurrently transmitted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: InterDigital Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Ana Lucia A. Pinheiro, John M. McNally, I, Charles A. Dennean, Janet A. Stern-Berkowitz
  • Publication number: 20160100283
    Abstract: A method and apparatus determines a physical location of a wireless infrastructure device. At least one coarse location data from an associated terminal device is determined. Additional coarse location data are stored and accumulated. The device location is considered accurate by determining that enough received coarse location data has been received.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Inventors: Robert A. DiFazio, Prabhakar R. Chiptrapu, John M. McNally, Narayan P. Menon, James Nolan, Fred Schreider
  • Patent number: 9301156
    Abstract: A method and apparatus determines a physical location of a wireless infrastructure device. At least one coarse location data from an associated terminal device is determined. Additional coarse location data are stored and accumulated. The device location is considered accurate by determining that enough received coarse location data has been received.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: INTERDIGITAL PATENT HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventors: Robert A. DiFazio, Prabhakar R. Chitrapu, John M. McNally, Narayan P. Menon, James Nolan, Fred Schreider
  • Publication number: 20140341109
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a converged gateway (CGW) may be disclosed. A policy may be by the CGW to make routing decisions (e.g. segregation and/or aggregation of flows or traffic associated with data) for various interfaces and/or radio access technologies (RATs) that may be included in a LAN, device, and/or communication system. The policy may be locally stored within the CGW. Dynamic flow management, load balancing, offloading, PDF context establishment, prioritization, detection of devices, and the like may also be provided and/or implemented in the CG W and may be used to route flows and/or traffic associated with data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2012
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Applicant: INTERDIGITAL PATENT HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventors: John Cartmell, John L. Tomici, Bartosz Balazinski, Alexander Reznik, David G. Greiner, John M. McNally, Kenneth F. Lynch, Prabhakar R. Chitrapu, Jane Mack, Suresh Palanisamy, Khasim Shaheed, Siddhartha Kundalkar
  • Publication number: 20140302885
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for wireless communication transmission power control are provided. Determination of gain factors and adjustments for physical channel reconfiguration in the context of transmission power control are addressed. Preferably, implementation is in conjunction with communication systems in which wireless communications are conducted between wireless transmit receive units (WTRUs) using multiple channels that are concurrently transmitted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: INTERDIGITAL TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ana Lucia A. Pinheiro, John M. McNally, I, Charles A. Dennean, Janet A. Stern-Berkowitz
  • Publication number: 20140219134
    Abstract: An intelligent network patch field management system is provided that includes electronic hardware, firmware, mechanical assemblies, cables, and software that provide visible and audible cues for connecting and disconnecting patch cords in an interconnect or cross-connect patching environment. Systems of the present invention also monitor patch cord connections in a network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Steven A. Jacks, Thomas G. Fuller, Robert J. Pflaum, Richard A. Rago, Brian D. Leshin, Wayne C. Fite, John M. McNally, Robert Wilcox, Shahriar B. Allen
  • Patent number: 8761124
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for wireless communication transmission power control are provided. Determination of gain factors and adjustments for physical channel reconfiguration in the context of transmission power control are addressed. Preferably, implementation is in conjunction with communication systems in which wireless communications are conducted between wireless transmit receive units (WTRUs) using multiple channels that are concurrently transmitted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: InterDigital Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Ana Lucia Iacono, John M. McNally, Charles A. Dennean, Janet A. Stern-Berkowitz
  • Patent number: 8715001
    Abstract: An intelligent network patch field management system is provided that includes electronic hardware, firmware, mechanical assemblies, cables, and software that provide visible and audible cues for connecting and disconnecting patch cords in an interconnect or cross-connect patching environment. Systems of the present invention also monitor patch cord connections in a network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Steven A. Jacks, Thomas G. Fuller, Robert J. Pflaum, Richard A. Rago, Brian D. Leshin, Wayne C. Fite, John M. McNally, Robert Wilcox, Shahriar B. Allen
  • Publication number: 20130288739
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for wireless communication transmission power control are provided. Determination of gain factors and adjustments for physical channel reconfiguration in the context of transmission power control are addressed. Preferably, implementation is in conjunction with communication systems in which wireless communications are conducted between wireless transmit receive units (WTRUs) using multiple channels that are concurrently transmitted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventors: Ana Lucia Iacono, John M. McNally, Charles A. Deenean, Janet A. Stern-Berkowitz
  • Publication number: 20130217408
    Abstract: A method and apparatus determines a physical location of a wireless infrastructure device. At least one coarse location data from an associated terminal device is determined. Additional coarse location data are stored and accumulated. The device location is considered accurate by determining that enough received coarse location data has been received.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2011
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: INTERDIGITAL PATENT HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventors: Robert A. DiFazio, Prabhakar R. Chitrapu, John M. McNally, James J. Nolan, Fred M. Schreider, Narayan P. Menon
  • Patent number: 8483082
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for wireless communication transmission power control are provided. Determination of gain factors and adjustments for physical channel reconfiguration in the context of transmission power control are addressed. Preferably, implementation is in conjunction with communication systems in which wireless communications are conducted between wireless transmit receive units (WTRUs) using multiple channels that are concurrently transmitted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: InterDigital Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Ana Lucia Iacono, John M. McNally, Charles A. Dennean, Janet A. Stern-Berkowitz
  • Patent number: 8477031
    Abstract: A communication port identification system enables an intelligent interconnect patch panel to reliably track connections to network switches. Network switch ports are provided with port ID modules that are inserted into the ports. Intelligent interconnect patch cords each utilize a patch cord microcontroller and out-of-band conductors to enable communication between an intelligent interconnect patch panel and the port ID modules of the switch port. Each port ID module is provided with a unique identification number, and the intelligent interconnect patch panel is thereby able to track all of its connections to the port ID modules in real time, and to update a network management system accordingly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: John M. McNally, Shahriar B. Allen, Satish I. Patel
  • Publication number: 20130116844
    Abstract: The grid load synchronization system described herein permits proactive mitigation of the effects of large loads transitioning on and off the power grid and the resultant risks and power quality issues associated therewith. The disclosed proactive system permits a grid-connected power consumer to synchronize demand with power storage equipment in real time using a digital communication link. The power consumer transmits requests to bring a load online or offline to a control site. The control site coordinates power grid source(s) and power grid loads to maintain power quality when loads go on and offline. The control sites manage requests from multiple power consumers and schedule the various loads for the consumers to mitigate the effects of large loads transitioning on and off the power grid. The resulting power quality can be guaranteed when adequate battery resources are made proactively available, rather than reacting to line conditions to engage compensation actions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2010
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicant: A123 Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: John M. McNally, Peter Gottlieb
  • Patent number: 8419465
    Abstract: An intelligent network patch field management system is provided that includes electronic hardware, firmware, mechanical assemblies, cables, and software that provide visible and audible cues for connecting and disconnecting patch cords in an interconnect or cross-connect patching environment. Systems of the present invention also monitor patch cord connections in a network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Steven A. Jacks, Thomas G. Fuller, Robert J. Pflaum, Richard A. Rago, Brian D. Leshin, Wayne C. Fite, John M. McNally, Robert Wilcox, Shahriar B. Allen
  • Publication number: 20120309211
    Abstract: An intelligent network patch field management system is provided that includes electronic hardware, firmware, mechanical assemblies, cables, and software that provide visible and audible cues for connecting and disconnecting patch cords in an interconnect or cross-connect patching environment. Systems of the present invention also monitor patch cord connections in a network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2012
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.
    Inventors: Steven A. Jacks, Thomas G. Fuller, Robert J. Pflaum, Richard A. Rago, Wayne C. Fite, Brian D. Leshin, Robert Wilcox, Shariar B. Allen, John M. McNally
  • Patent number: 8246397
    Abstract: An intelligent network patch field management system is provided that includes electronic hardware, firmware, mechanical assemblies, cables, and software that provide visible and audible cues for connecting and disconnecting patch cords in an interconnect or cross-connect patching environment. Systems of the present invention also monitor patch cord connections in a network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Steven A. Jacks, Thomas G. Fuller, Robert J. Pflaum, Richard A. Rago, Brian D. Leshin, Wayne C. Fite, John M. McNally, Robert Wilcox, Shahriar B. Allen