Patents by Inventor Michael Kevin Owens

Michael Kevin Owens 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: 8060081
    Abstract: A remote battery replacement notification system (10) for a communication system includes a subscriber unit (12) having a battery (14). An operational support system (16) is in communication with the subscriber unit (12). The operational support system (16) periodically polls the subscriber unit (12). A compact service node (18) is in communication with the subscriber unit (12). The compact service node (18) sends a replace battery notification to the subscriber unit (12) when a replace battery message is received from the operational support system (16).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Michael Kevin Owens, Scott Christopher Goering
  • Patent number: 7590052
    Abstract: A system and method for providing telecommunications service to users in a service area using a wireless link. An office-side connection system is provided for connecting a local distribution system to the central office switch. The local distribution system includes a cross-connect system and a radio for linking to a second local distribution system. The second distribution system includes subscriber connections for connecting to the user telecommunications devices. The radio may be enclosed in a hut or cabinet with the cross-connect system. The radio may also be enclosed in a hut while the cross-connect system is enclosed in a cabinet. The radio may be temporary to provide a temporary radio link until a permanent optical or copper cable can replace the radio.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Michael Kevin Owens, Dennis Aldon Carpenter
  • Publication number: 20090041228
    Abstract: A remote battery replacement notification system (10) for a communication system includes a subscriber unit (12) having a battery (14). An operational support system (16) is in communication with the subscriber unit (12). The operational support system (16) periodically polls the subscriber unit (12). A compact service node (18) is in communication with the subscriber unit (12). The compact service node (18) sends a replace battery notification to the subscriber unit (12) when a replace battery message is received from the operational support system (16).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2008
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Inventors: Michael Kevin Owens, Scott Christopher Goering
  • Patent number: 7457647
    Abstract: A remote battery replacement notification system (10) for a communication system includes a subscriber unit (12) having a battery (14). An operational support system (16) is in communication with the subscriber unit (12). The operational support system (16) periodically polls the subscriber unit (12). A compact service node (18) is in communication with the subscriber unit (12). The compact service node (18) sends a replace battery notification to the subscriber unit (12) when a replace battery message is received from the operational support system (16).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Michael Kevin Owens, Scott Christopher Goering
  • Publication number: 20040264446
    Abstract: A system and method for providing telecommunications service to users in a service area using a wireless link. An office-side connection system is provided for connecting a local distribution system to the central office switch. The local distribution system includes a cross-connect system and a radio for linking to a second local distribution system. The second distribution system includes subscriber connections for connecting to the user telecommunications devices. The radio may be enclosed in a hut or cabinet with the cross-connect system. The radio may also be enclosed in a hut while the cross-connect system is enclosed in a cabinet. The radio may be temporary to provide a temporary radio link until a permanent optical or copper cable can replace the radio.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2004
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Applicant: SBC Properties, L.P.
    Inventors: Michael Kevin Owens, Dennis Aldon Carpenter
  • Publication number: 20040235534
    Abstract: A remote battery replacement notification system (10) for a communication system includes a subscriber unit (12) having a battery (14). An operational support system (16) is in communication with the subscriber unit (12). The operational support system (16) periodically polls the subscriber unit (12). A compact service node (18) is in communication with the subscriber unit (12). The compact service node (18) sends a replace battery notification to the subscriber unit (12) when a replace battery message is received from the operational support system (16).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2004
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Inventors: Michael Kevin Owens, Scott Christopher Goering
  • Patent number: 6788942
    Abstract: A system and method for providing telecommunications service to users in a service area using a wireless link. An office-side connection system is provided for connecting a local distribution system to the central office switch. The local distribution system includes a cross-connect system and a radio for linking to a second local distribution system. The second distribution system includes subscriber connections for connecting to the user telecommunications devices. The radio may be enclosed in a hut or cabinet with the cross-connect system. The radio may also be enclosed in a hut while the cross-connect system is enclosed in a cabinet. The radio may be temporary to provide a temporary radio link until a permanent optical or copper cable can replace the radio.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: SBC Properties, L.P.
    Inventors: Michael Kevin Owens, Dennis Aldon Carpenter
  • Patent number: 6775562
    Abstract: A remote battery replacement notification system (10) for a communication system includes a subscriber unit (12) having a battery (14). An operational support system (16) is in communication with the subscriber unit (12). The operational support system (16) periodically polls the subscriber unit (12). A compact service node (18) is in communication with the subscriber unit (12). The compact service node (18) sends a replace battery notification to the subscriber unit (12) when a replace battery message is received from the operational support system (16).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2004
    Assignee: SBC Properties, LP
    Inventors: Michael Kevin Owens, Scott Christopher Goering
  • Publication number: 20020155836
    Abstract: A system and method for providing telecommunications service to users in a service area using a wireless link. An office-side connection system is provided for connecting a local distribution system to the central office switch. The local distribution system includes a cross-connect system and a radio for linking to a second local distribution system. The second distribution system includes subscriber connections for connecting to the user telecommunications devices. The radio may be enclosed in a hut or cabinet with the cross-connect system. The radio may also be enclosed in a hut while the cross-connect system is enclosed in a cabinet. The radio may be temporary to provide a temporary radio link until a permanent optical or copper cable can replace the radio.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2001
    Publication date: October 24, 2002
    Applicant: Ameritech Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Kevin Owens, Dennis Aldon Carpenter
  • Patent number: 6415150
    Abstract: A system and method for providing telecommunications service to users in a service area using a wireless link. An office-side connection system is provided for connecting a local distribution system to the central office switch. The local distribution system includes a cross-connect system and a radio for linking to a second local distribution system. The second distribution system includes subscriber connections for connecting to the user telecommunications devices. The radio may be enclosed in a hut or cabinet with the cross-connect system. The radio may also be enclosed in a hut while the cross-connect system is enclosed in a cabinet. The radio may be temporary to provide a temporary radio link until a permanent optical or copper cable can replace the radio.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2002
    Assignee: Ameritech Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Kevin Owens, Dennis Aldon Carpenter