Patents by Inventor Terry O. Sims

Terry O. Sims 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).

  • Fiber connectivity for emergency response personnel
    Patent number: 8200082
    Abstract: A network may include fiber optic lines and fiber distribution panels connected by the one or more fiber optic lines. At least one of the fiber distribution panels may include an optical fiber connector designated as a connector that is for emergency use. The network may further include a plurality of optical network terminals located at premises of subscribers to the network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignees: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc., Verizon Virginia LLC
    Inventors: Henry A. McKelvey, Terry O. Sims
  • FIBER CONNECTIVITY FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE PERSONNEL
    Publication number: 20080240730
    Abstract: A network may include fiber optic lines and fiber distribution panels connected by the one or more fiber optic lines. At least one of the fiber distribution panels may include an optical fiber connector designated as a connector that is for emergency use. The network may further include a plurality of optical network terminals located at premises of subscribers to the network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2007
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Applicants: Verizon Services Corp., Verizon Virginia Inc.
    Inventors: Henry A. McKelvey, Terry O. Sims