Patents by Inventor Scott T. Robinson

Scott T. Robinson 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: 10740504
    Abstract: A fiber channel verification system provides a fiber optic network design platform that allows a user to create a graphical mock-up of a fiber optic network design, and performs fault analytics on the proposed design to identify potential faults or problems with the design. The verification system can guide the user through the process of specifying network components such as trunk cables, patch cables, fiber optic cassettes, connectors, or other such components suitable for a given networking application. The verification also allows the user to define connections between the selected components. During development or after the design is complete, the verification system can analyze each channel of network design and identify improper fiber connections, network component incompatibilities, incorrect polarities, excessive insertion or return losses, or other such problems. The verification system can also provide recommendations for eliminating discovered problems where appropriate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: LEVITON MANUFACTURING CO., INC.
    Inventors: Jay Treptow, Frank Chin Hwan Kim, Scott T. Robinson, Sean McCloud, Adrian Young, Dennis Manes
  • Publication number: 20180349524
    Abstract: A fiber channel verification system provides a fiber optic network design platform that allows a user to create a graphical mock-up of a fiber optic network design, and performs fault analytics on the proposed design to identify potential faults or problems with the design. The verification system can guide the user through the process of specifying network components such as trunk cables, patch cables, fiber optic cassettes, connectors, or other such components suitable for a given networking application. The verification also allows the user to define connections between the selected components. During development or after the design is complete, the verification system can analyze each channel of network design and identify improper fiber connections, network component incompatibilities, incorrect polarities, excessive insertion or return losses, or other such problems. The verification system can also provide recommendations for eliminating discovered problems where appropriate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2017
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Jay Treptow, Frank Chin Hwan Kim, Scott T. Robinson, Sean McCloud, Adrian Young, Dennis Manes
  • Patent number: 8750120
    Abstract: Systems and methods to reduce table lookups and network traffic are provided. A bridging device may receive a unicast frame to be bridged. The unicast frame may be transmitted to at least one network of a plurality of networks. The bridging device may determine if the unicast frame was successfully delivered to the at least one network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Colin R. DeVilbiss, Scott T. Robinson
  • Publication number: 20130107710
    Abstract: Systems and methods to reduce table lookups and network traffic are provided. A bridging device may receive a unicast frame to be bridged. The unicast frame may be transmitted to at least one network of a plurality of networks. The bridging device may determine if the unicast frame was successfully delivered to the at least one network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2011
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Colin R. DeVilbiss, Scott T. Robinson
  • Patent number: 5781686
    Abstract: A housing of the type for receiving telecommunication cables and multi-media connection members, wherein the housing includes a base plate with a side edge portion for supporting a plurality of multi-media connection members, a first optical fiber storage ring that is attached to the base, and a second optical fiber storage ring that is attached to the base substantially side-by-side with the first optic storage guide. The first and second optic storage guides each have a substantially cylindrical outer guide surface with a radius that is equal to or greater than the minimum bend radius of the optical fibers. The first and second optical fiber storage rings are spaced apart from each other to define a cross-over junction therebetween that is adapted to receive the optical fibers extending between the first and second fiber storage rings. An outer guidewall is selectively spaced about the first and second optical fiber storage guides to retain the optical fibers wrapped about the storage rings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1998
    Assignee: Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Scott T. Robinson, Peter H. Newman, Jack K. Merrow, DeWayne J. Anderson
  • Patent number: 5647045
    Abstract: A housing of the type for receiving telecommunication cables and multi-media connection members, wherein the housing includes a base plate with a side edge portion for supporting a plurality of multi-media connection members, a first optical fiber storage ring that is attached to the base, and a second optical fiber storage ring that is attached to the base substantially side-by-side with the first optic storage guide. The first and second optic storage guides each have a substantially cylindrical outer guide surface with a radius that is equal to or greater than the minimum bend radius of the optical fibers. The first and second optical fiber storage rings are spaced apart from each other to define a cross-over junction therebetween that is adapted to receive the optical fibers extending between the first and second fiber storage rings. An outer guidewall is selectively spaced about the first and second optical fiber storage guides to retain the optical fibers wrapped about the storage rings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 8, 1997
    Assignee: Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Scott T. Robinson, Peter H. Newman, Jack K. Merrow, DeWayne J. Anderson
  • Patent number: 5290175
    Abstract: A modular higher density communications coupling system including a universal platform for supporting multiple connectors from a single outlet hole is disclosed. The platform includes a main body member having a registration ridge extending forward of the main body member for extending into a standard sized outlet hole. A pair of apertures adjacent to each other extend through the main body member and are generally surrounded by the registration ridge. A pair of connector housings are attachable to the rear of the platform in alignment with the apertures for housing connectors. A pair of retaining members on two sides of the apertures hold the connector housings in position. A pair of support members extend rearwardly from the main body of the platform on the other two sides of the apertures. A termination plate is mounted in the support members, the termination plate having a plurality of electrical couplings for connecting the wire from a wall to the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 1, 1994
    Assignee: Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Scott T. Robinson, William K. Denning, John M. Redfield, John H. Garthwaite
  • Patent number: 5106325
    Abstract: A modular higher density communications coupling system including a universal platform for supporting multiple connectors from a single outlet hole is disclosed. The platform includes a main body member having a registration ridge extending forward of the main body member for extending into a standard sized outlet hole. A pair of apertures adjacent to each other extend through the main body member and are generally surrounded by the registration ridge. A pair of connector housings are attachable to the rear of the platform in alignment with the apertures for housing connectors. A pair of retaining members on two sides of the apertures hold the connector housings in position. A pair of support members extend rearwardly from the main body of the platform on the other two sides of the apertures. A termination plate is mounted in the support members, the termination plate having a plurality of electrical couplings for connecting the wire from a wall to the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1992
    Assignee: Leviton Manufacturing Co. Inc.
    Inventors: Scott T. Robinson, William K. Denning, John M. Redfield, John H. Garthwaite
  • Patent number: 5007860
    Abstract: A modular higher density communications coupling system including a universal platform for supporting multiple connectors from a single outlet hole is disclosed. The platform includes a main body member having a registration ridge extending forward of the main body member for extending into a standard sized outlet hole. A pair of apertures adjacent to each other extend through the main body member and are generally surrounded by the registration ridge. A pair of connector housings are attachable to the rear of the platform in alignment with the aperatures for housing connectors. A pair of retaining members on two sides of the apertures hold the connector housings in position. A pair of support members extend rearwardly from the main body of the platform on the other two sides of the apertures. A termination plate is mounted in the support members, the termination plate having a plurality of electrical couplings for connecting the wire from a wall to the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 16, 1991
    Assignee: Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Scott T. Robinson, William K. Denning, John M. Redfield, John H. Garthwaite
  • Patent number: D379175
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 13, 1997
    Assignee: Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Scott T. Robinson