Patents by Inventor Earnest L. Heatwole, Jr.

Earnest L. Heatwole, 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).

  • Public telephone network including a distributed imaging system
    Patent number: 5384835
    Abstract: A public telephone network includes enhanced capabilities with a distributed imaging system. The imaging system interfaces with end users through appropriate bridges, routers and gateways to provide the user with a virtual local area network. Automatic number information (ANI) is used to automatically configure the system as required by the user. A central processing system performs text and image manipulation and transmission functions using the switched network facilities. Routing tables stored by the imaging system support automatic image and document routing functions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 24, 1995
    Assignee: Bell Atlantic Network Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Barbara L. Wheeler, Earnest L. Heatwole, Jr., Maureen T. McGinley, Richard M. Seikaly, Bernard J. Craig
  • Public telephone network including a distributed imaging system
    Patent number: 5200993
    Abstract: A public telephone network includes enhanced capabilities with a distributed imaging system. The imaging system interfaces with end users through appropriate bridges, routers and gateways to provide the user with a virtual local area network. Automatic number information (ANI) is used to automatically configure the system as required by the user. A central processing system performs text and image manipulation and transmission functions using the switched network facilities. Routing tables stored by the imaging system support automatic image and document routing functions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1993
    Assignee: Bell Atlantic Network Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Barbara L. Wheeler, Earnest L. Heatwole, Jr., Maureen T. McGinley, Richard M. Seikaly