Patents by Inventor Carl G. Baldwin, Jr.

Carl G. Baldwin, 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).

  • Fiber optic conversion system and method
    Patent number: 6723978
    Abstract: A fiber optic conversion method is provided that includes receiving a first electrical signal. A second electrical signal is received. The first and second electrical signals are compared. A float signal is generated when the first and second electrical signals comprise substantially a same electrical signal. A determination is made regarding whether optical signals are being received. A light signal is generated while optical signals are being received. A driver mode is entered in response to the float signal and the light signal being generated simultaneously. The driver mode is remained in while the light signal is being generated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventor: Carl G. Baldwin, Jr.
  • Fiber optic conversion system and method
    Patent number: RE42178
    Abstract: A fiber optic conversion method is provided that includes receiving a first electrical signal. A second electrical signal is received. The first and second electrical signals are compared. A float signal is generated when the first and second electrical signals comprise substantially a same electrical signal. A determination is made regarding whether optical signals are being received. A light signal is generated while optical signals are being received. A driver mode is entered in response to the float signal and the light signal being generated simultaneously. The driver mode is remained in while the light signal is being generated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: Xylon LLC
    Inventor: Carl G. Baldwin, Jr.