Patents by Inventor Benjamin H. Skinker

Benjamin H. Skinker 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).

  • Modem having separate modem engine and data access arrangement
    Patent number: 6285706
    Abstract: A modem which is separated into two circuit boards. One board contains the modem engine, while the second board contains the codec and the DAA components. The two boards are connected using only properly isolated digital signals so that the modem engine board does not require certification, only the codec/DAA board requiring certification. The codec/DAA board is contained in a housing to provide proper high voltage protection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2001
    Assignee: Compaq Computer Corporation
    Inventors: Benjamin H. Skinker, Robert F. Watts, Paul E. Nagel
  • Relay circuit for telephone interface
    Patent number: 5748719
    Abstract: A reduced number of relays are used in a voice/data/fax modem system. This reduced relay design eliminates at least one relay required in prior art systems thereby reducing the amount of geography used in producing the resultant device. This saves space, reduces costs, and provides a more reliable device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1998
    Assignee: Compaq Computer Corporation
    Inventors: Robert F. Watts, Benjamin H. Skinker, Kai Wang