Patents by Inventor Michael J. Simoes

Michael J. Simoes 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).

  • Switch matrix packaging for high availability
    Patent number: 6895594
    Abstract: A cable interface system for a high availability, high frequency cable network. An example embodiment includes a Radio Frequency Matrix Switch which connects N cable head ends with N+1 Cable Modem Termination Systems by a set of coaxial cables having 75 ohm BNC connectors in the forward path and 75 ohm connectors in the return path. Push-on type connectors along with reduced size connectors and cables provide increased access to connection points on interface panels. Angled interface panels on the Radio Frequency Matrix Switch provide increased connector space. Grouping of connection points on a the Radio Frequency Matrix Switch simplifies installation and replacement of cables. The Radio Frequency Matrix Switch can immediately switch a spare Cable Modem Termination System into service as necessary to avoid down time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Inventors: Michael J. Simoes, John L. Moran, III, Stanley Ivas