Patents by Inventor Michael Topic

Michael Topic 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).

  • Fault tolerant data communication network
    Patent number: 7206877
    Abstract: The present invention provides a fault tolerant bus architecture and protocol for use in an Integrated Hazard Avoidance System of the type generally used in avionics applications. In addition, the present invention may also be used in applications, aviation and otherwise, wherein data is to be handled with a high degree of integrity and in a fault tolerant manner. Such applications may include for example, the banking industry or other safety critical processing functions, including but not limited to environmental control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Frank M. G. Doerenberg, Michael Topic
  • Fault tolerant data communication network
    Patent number: 6467003
    Abstract: The present invention provides a fault tolerant bus architecture and protocol for use in an Integrated Hazard Avoidance System of the type generally used in avionics applications. In addition, the present invention may also be used in applications, aviation and otherwise, wherein data is to be handled with a high degree of integrity and in a fault tolerant manner. Such applications may include for example, the banking industry or other safety critical processing functions, including but not limited to environmental control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Assignee: Honeywell International, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank M. G. Doerenberg, Michael Topic