Patents by Inventor Eric G. Powell

Eric G. Powell 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).

  • Reconfigurable node for a communications network
    Patent number: 6047159
    Abstract: A node (100) for a communications system includes a forward distribution amplifier within a housing (600). Plug-in modules (200,400) can be removably attached to the forward distribution amplifier within the same housing (600) to change the functionality of the node (100). For example, the plug-in module can be a reverse amplifier module (200) for adding reverse signal processing function or an optical module (400) for adding optical capabilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2000
    Assignee: Scientific-Atlanta, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric G. Powell, Catherine W. Jelinek, Michael J. Labiche, Mark A. Palazzo, Stephan W. Vogt