Patents by Inventor Erik J. Knight

Erik J. Knight 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).

  • Publication number: 20160248683
    Abstract: A data router is programmed on power up to be automatically configured for VoIP packet priority by setting the correct ISP speeds. A relatively long term speed test is automatically done as part of the data router boot up. The speed test includes connecting to a large download/upload file on a remote location on the Internet. The initial ISP burst speed value is ignored when configuring the data router.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2015
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventor: Erik J. Knight
  • Patent number: 9426077
    Abstract: A data router is programmed on power up to be automatically configured for VoIP packet priority by setting the correct ISP speeds. A relatively long term speed test is automatically done as part of the data router boot up. The speed test includes connecting to a large download/upload file on a remote location on the Internet. The initial ISP burst speed value is ignored when configuring the data router.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Inventor: Erik J. Knight
  • Publication number: 20140330683
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of dispensing a number of mobile phone accessory products from a vending machine by use of a uniform, standardized package. The vending machine may have a number of shelves and a number of individual column on each shelf. The user selects a product to be purchased by shelf and column, and the vending machine delivers the selected product by a mechanical operation to a receptacle where the user obtains the purchased product. The vending machine keeps track of inventory as well as purchasing remotely. Also, the vending machine is capable of referral to a website where the user obtains additional information on which phone the user has so the proper selection can be made.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2013
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Inventor: Erik J. Knight
  • Publication number: 20140330682
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of dispensing a number of mobile phone accessory products from a vending machine by use of a uniform, standardized package. The vending machine may have a number of shelves and a number of individual column on each shelf. The user selects a product to be purchased by shelf and column, and the vending machine delivers the selected product by a mechanical operation to a receptacle where the user obtains the purchased product. The vending machine keeps track of inventory as well as purchasing remotely. Also, the vending machine is capable of referral to a website where the user obtains additional information on which phone the user has so the proper selection can be made.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2013
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Inventor: Erik J. Knight
  • Publication number: 20140241173
    Abstract: An improved communication system in which routing of data packet follows a preferred path through the Internet. Data packets are repacked with preferred IP addresses according to routing tables provided by a monitoring facility. The repackaging data packets are sent through a public network, such as the Internet, utilizing strategically located routers which are controlled by the monitoring facility, thereby creating a preferred network routing system within the public network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Inventor: Erik J. Knight
  • Patent number: D722113
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Inventor: Erik J. Knight