Patents by Inventor Royce D. King

Royce D. King 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).

  • Device and method for transferring unbundled network elements between local exchange carriers
    Patent number: 7046787
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for transferring service between local exchange carriers. The method includes connecting a second local exchange carrier switch to a first local exchange carrier distribution frame while a first local exchange carrier switch is connected to the first local exchange carrier distribution frame. The method also includes initiating a disconnection of the first local exchange carrier switch from the first local exchange carrier distribution frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: SBC Technologies Resources, Inc.
    Inventor: Royce D. King
  • Device and method for transferring unbundled network elements between local exchange carriers
    Patent number: 6788776
    Abstract: A method is provided for transferring service from a first local exchange carrier. The method includes connecting an interface of a second local exchange carrier to a distribution frame of the first local exchange carrier. The interface and a first switch of the first local exchange carrier each physically connect to at least one common terminal of the distribution frame. The method also includes disconnecting the first switch from the common terminal of the distribution frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: SBC Technology Resources, Inc.
    Inventor: Royce D. King
  • Device and method for transferring unbundled network elements between local exchange carriers
    Publication number: 20030190031
    Abstract: A method is provided for transferring service from a first local exchange carrier. The method includes connecting an interface of a second local exchange carrier to a distribution frame of the first local exchange carrier. The interface and a first switch of the first local exchange carrier each physically connect to at least one common terminal of the distribution frame. The method also includes disconnecting the first switch from the common terminal of the distribution frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2003
    Publication date: October 9, 2003
    Applicant: SBC TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES, INC.
    Inventor: Royce D. King
  • Drive and method for transferring unbundled network elements between local exchange carriers
    Patent number: 6567513
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a device and method for transferring service of a local loop from one local exchange carrier to another competing local exchange carrier. A first local exchange carrier has a first switch connected to an distribution frame, which is connected to subscribers. A second local exchange carrier sets up a second switch and an interface in proximity to the distribution frame, and “half-taps” the interface with the connection between the first switch and the distribution frame. The second local exchange carrier has control over the first switch to connect or disconnect it from the distribution network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Assignee: SBC Technology Resources, Inc.
    Inventor: Royce D. King
  • Device and method for transferring unbundled network elements between local exchange carriers
    Publication number: 20010040956
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a device and method for transferring service of a local loop from one local exchange carrier to another competing local exchange carrier. A first local exchange carrier has a first switch connected to an distribution frame, which is connected to subscribers. A second local exchange carrier sets up a second switch and an interface in proximity to the distribution frame, and “half-taps” the interface with the connection between the first switch and the distribution frame. The second local exchange carrier has control over the first switch to connect or disconnect it from the distribution network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2001
    Publication date: November 15, 2001
    Applicant: SBC TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES, INC.
    Inventor: Royce D. King
  • Device and method for transferring unbundled network elements between local exchange carriers
    Patent number: 6301351
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a device and method for transferring service of a local loop from one local exchange carrier to another competing local exchange carrier. A first local exchange carrier has a first switch connected to an distribution frame, which is connected to subscribers. A second local exchange carrier sets up a second switch and an interface in proximity to the distribution frame, and “half-taps” the interface with the connection between the first switch and the distribution frame. The second local exchange carrier has control over the first switch to connect or disconnect it from the distribution network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2001
    Assignee: SBC Technology Resources Inc.
    Inventor: Royce D. King