Patents by Inventor Matthew T. Hannigan

Matthew T. Hannigan 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: 6100468
    Abstract: A housing for electrical assemblies is composed of at least one chassis, whereby u-shaped connecting clips open toward the back are arranged between the individual chassis, the u-shaped clips being composed of vertically proceeding, perforated plates that terminate flush with the chassis. A floor part composed of a fire protection floor and a floor clip that is fashioned similar to the connecting clip and a cover part composed of an upper covering and a cover clip that is fashioned similar to the connecting clip are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2000
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Heinz-Juergen Niggl, Georg Buchberger, Stefan Schwind, Matthew-T Hannigan
  • Patent number: 5832073
    Abstract: A configurable I/O panel assembly includes an upper and a lower I/O panel (connector plate), and a cover plate. A plurality of upper I/O panels is provided, from which the upper I/O panel is selected. Similarly, a plurality of lower I/O panels is provided, from which the lower I/O panel is selected. The cover plate is selected from a plurality of cover plates. Openings are formed in the upper and lower I/O panels for receiving cable connectors. Typical connectors include, but are not limited to, 50-pin connectors, RS-232 connectors, 9-pin D-sub connectors, RJ-45 jacks and BNC connectors. Grounding and other signal conditioning circuitry for the connectors are provided to protect against EMI radiation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1998
    Assignee: Siemens Business Communication Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew T. Hannigan, Paul Bonomo, Ronald R. Carleton
  • Patent number: 5770898
    Abstract: A power management system for providing power to a main system, such as a telecommunications device, includes a number of modules that are joined by module-to-module interfaces that achieve a common EMC containment barrier. In one embodiment, a battery module defines a first EMC compartment that houses one or more backup batteries, a battery management module defines a second EMC compartment that includes circuitry such as recharging circuitry, and a power entry module includes a third EMC compartment. The power entry module has an input/output connection to the battery management module and has an AC input. An output cable extends from the power entry module to the main system. Compliant metallic module-to-module gaskets preserve EMC integrity at cable pass-throughs from the battery management module to the battery and power entry modules. The modules are mounted to a system housing in a manner that secures the modules in a desired relationship.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1998
    Assignee: Siemens Business Communication Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew T. Hannigan, Ronald R. Carleton, Paul Bonomo, John W. Kerr, Jr., James M. Worsham, Robin Spires, Franz Gisin, William Beyda