Patents by Inventor Ken Couch

Ken Couch 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: 12631695
    Abstract: A method of using customer premises cable modem equipment to generate a signal that can be used for leakage detection. Various signal types are described which are usable for the purposes of leakage detection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2024
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2026
    Assignee: ComSonics, Inc.
    Inventors: Ken Couch, Joseph Early, Peter Jensen
  • Patent number: 12469013
    Abstract: Systems and methods improve the actionability of leaks in cable networks. One or more leakage detection confidences (LDCs) are determined to assess the reliability of newer leakage data which conflicts with existing leak records. When confidences fail to exceed predetermined thresholds, records of leaks which failed to be redetected are maintained as actionable and relied upon for the creation of work orders and deployment of technicians to make repairs. Further fail safe conditions may include device health metrics and weather events.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2025
    Assignee: ComSonics, Inc.
    Inventors: Ken Couch, Raymond Gregory Jones, Austin Joachim
  • Publication number: 20250156819
    Abstract: Solutions are described for cable operators who desire to more closely manage their cable leakage maintenance and ensure their technicians are properly fixing leakage that has been assigned to them via work orders. Quality control leakage measurements are recorded after the completion of a work order to verify the leak has been repaired. Exemplary automated leakage measurement logic flows account for a variety of different technician behavior scenarios as well as real world limitations. The complex considerations ensure the correct QC measure is associated with the correct work order. In addition to making automated quality control measurements, the process is further enhanced by connecting to the operator's work order management database and adding the QC measurement data to the work order. This allows operators to use their own workforce management tools to monitor and track successful work order completion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2024
    Publication date: May 15, 2025
    Inventors: Ken Couch, Raymond Gregory Jones, Austin Joachim
  • Publication number: 20240426943
    Abstract: A method of using customer premises cable modem equipment to generate a signal that can be used for leakage detection. Various signal types are described which are usable for the purposes of leakage detection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2024
    Publication date: December 26, 2024
    Inventors: Ken Couch, Joseph Early, Peter Jensen
  • Publication number: 20240426944
    Abstract: A method of using customer premises cable modem equipment to generate a signal that can be used for leakage detection. Various signal types are described which are usable for the purposes of leakage detection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2024
    Publication date: December 26, 2024
    Inventors: Ken Couch, Joseph Early, Peter Jensen
  • Patent number: 12130340
    Abstract: A method of using customer premises cable modem equipment to generate a signal that can be used for leakage detection. Various signal types are described which are usable for the purposes of leakage detection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2024
    Assignee: COMSONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Ken Couch, Joseph Early, Peter Jensen
  • Publication number: 20230410062
    Abstract: Systems and methods improve the actionability of leaks in cable networks. One or more leakage detection confidences (LDCs) are determined to assess the reliability of newer leakage data which conflicts with existing leak records. When confidences fail to exceed predetermined thresholds, records of leaks which failed to be redetected are maintained as actionable and relied upon for the creation of work orders and deployment of technicians to make repairs. Further fail safe conditions may include device health metrics and weather events.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Ken Couch, Raymond Gregory Jones, Austin Joachim
  • Publication number: 20230024011
    Abstract: A method of using customer premises cable modem equipment to generate a signal that can be used for leakage detection. Various signal types are described which are usable for the purposes of leakage detection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2022
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Inventors: Ken Couch, Joseph Early, Peter Jensen
  • Patent number: 11496182
    Abstract: A method of using customer premise cable modem equipment to generate a signal that can be used for leakage detection. Various signal types are described which are usable for the purposes of leakage detection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: COMSONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Ken Couch, Joseph Early, Peter Jensen
  • Publication number: 20210226664
    Abstract: A method of using customer premise cable modem equipment to generate a signal that can be used for leakage detection. Various signal types are described which are usable for the purposes of leakage detection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2021
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventors: Ken Couch, Joseph Early, Peter Jensen
  • Publication number: 20030187826
    Abstract: A data model for an automated collection system. In an embodiment of the data model of the present invention represent an account is represented by a record in a first data structure, one or more accountholders each is represented by a record in a second data structure, and a third data structure is provided to contain records representing the connection or relationship between the accountholder and the account.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2002
    Publication date: October 2, 2003
    Applicant: Ontario Corporation
    Inventors: Amy Kennedy, Ken Couch, Doug Read