Patents by Inventor Sergio Morales

Sergio Morales 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).

  • Local area network with fault-checking, priorities and redundant backup
    Patent number: 4847837
    Abstract: A redundant error-detecting and correcting local area networked computer system (10) having a plurality of nodes (16) each including a network connector board (20') for connecting to an interfacing transceiver (18) attached to a network cable (12, 14). The system comprises a first network cable (12) disposed along a path to interconnect the nodes. The first cable includes a plurality of first interfacing transceivers. A second network cable (14) includes a plurality of second interfacing transceivers. A plurality of three position switches (48) each having a signal input, three outputs for individual selective connection to the input, and a control input for receiving signals designating which of the outputs is to be connected to the signal input are provided. Master switch (50) is provided for receiving directive signals for outputting addressed switch position signals to the three position switches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1986
    Date of Patent: July 11, 1989
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
    Inventors: Sergio Morales, Gary L. Friedman