Patents by Inventor Kenneth J. O'Connor

Kenneth J. O'Connor 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).

  • Procedure and mechanisms for control and bearer redundancy of TDM-based service provider connections
    Patent number: 7952992
    Abstract: In a media gateway, a single RTM is placed in bi-directional communication with a active TPM and also in bi-directional communication with a backup TPM. This is accomplished in part by implementation of a signaling and control bus interface between the LIU/Framer hardware of the RTM and the control processing unit (CPU) of the TPM. This interface provides for arbitration between multiple control sources, and for snooping of the input connection state and signaling information between the LIU/Framer and any other control entity. The interface also prevents contention by multiple control sources driving signal information to the LIU/Framer device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Avaya Inc.
    Inventors: Roozbeh Ghorishi, David S. Holland, William Melaragni, Wayne Bortman, Kenneth J. O'Connor, III
  • Method of preparing surface for receiving a coating and apparatus therefor
    Patent number: 5688394
    Abstract: Contaminants are removed from a surface being prepared to receive a finish coating or a treatment. Solvent is applied manually to the surface with carrier sheets dispensed from reclosable packages where the solvent is contained along with a plurality of quarter-folded carrier sheets formed from non-woven material. The packages can be grounded to reduce the incidence of static electrical build-up.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 18, 1997
    Assignee: Contec, Inc. of Spartanburg
    Inventors: John S. McBride, Jr., Kenneth J. O'Connor
  • Presaturated wiper assembly
    Patent number: 5664677
    Abstract: A wiper assembly for use in cleansing a controlled environment. The assembly comprises a generally flat container having therein a plurality of wiper cloths presaturated with a selected cleaning or disinfectant solvent. A top portion of the container defines an opening for wiper cloth removal which may be selectively opened and closed using a flexible adhesive panel. The bottom portion of the container is characterized by a greater rigidity than the rigidity of the top portion. This enhanced rigidity is sufficient to substantially prevent bending of the container during removal of the wiper cloths and closure of the container opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 9, 1997
    Assignee: Contec, Inc. of Spartanburg
    Inventor: Kenneth J. O'Connor
  • Method of preparing surface for receiving a coating and apparatus therefor
    Patent number: 5595786
    Abstract: Contaminants are removed from a surface being prepared to receive a finish coating or a treatment. Solvent is applied manually to the surface with carrier sheets dispensed from reclosable packages where the solvent is contained along with a plurality of quarter-folded carrier sheets formed from non-woven material. The packages can be grounded to reduce the incidence of static electrical build-up.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 21, 1997
    Assignee: Contec, Inc. of Spartanburg
    Inventors: John S. McBride, Jr., Kenneth J. O'Connor