Patents by Inventor Brian J. Thomann

Brian J. Thomann 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: 6510226
    Abstract: An improved network housing device for protecting telecommunications and electrical systems disposed in the outdoors from foreign objects and influences of the weather and atmosphere comprises a dual enclosure device having an outer enclosure and an inner enclosure unit. With this dual structure, requirements imposed by outdoor use can be allocated among the outer and inner units, with the outer unit fulfilling weatherability and ultra-violet stability requirements, and the inner unit fulfilling low-flammability requirements. The device may be fabricated entirely with plastic to provide a reliable and low-cost housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2003
    Assignee: Lucent Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Brian J. Thomann, Michael A. Zimmerman