Patents by Inventor Amos H. Lucas, Jr.

Amos H. Lucas, Jr. 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).

  • Full service network
    Patent number: 5818511
    Abstract: A digital switching network is described which accommodates a full range of broadband and narrowband digital technologies, including video, wideband data, narrowband data, video on demand and telephone channels in an integrated manner. Optical fiber connects information sources to the switching component of the network utilizing a standardized transport stream such as SONET OC-N. A broadband ATM switch, a digital cross-connect switch or other distribution mechanisms may be utilized to interconnect information sources and subscribers. A level 1 gateway is utilized to control access to all information resources on the network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1998
    Assignee: Bell Atlantic
    Inventors: George A. Farry, John A. Bigham, Kenneth R. Brooks, Amos H. Lucas, Jr., Colton E. O'Donoghue, Jr.
  • Full service network
    Patent number: 5608447
    Abstract: A digital switching network is described which accommodates a full range of broadband and narrowband digital technologies, including video, wideband data, narrowband data, video-on-demand and telephone channels in an integrated manner. Optical fiber connects information sources to the switching component of the network utilizing a standardized transport stream such as SONET OC-N. A broadband ATM switch, a digital cross-connect switch or other distribution mechanisms may be utilized to interconnect information sources and subscribers. A level 1 gateway is utilized to control access to all information resources on the network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 4, 1997
    Assignee: Bell Atlantic
    Inventors: George A. Farry, John A. Bigham, Kenneth R. Brooks, Amos H. Lucas, Jr., Colton E. O'Donoghue, Jr.