Patents by Inventor Stephen Hickox

Stephen Hickox 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).

  • NETWORK SWITCH WITH CONTROLLER I/O CAPABILITY
    Publication number: 20080080543
    Abstract: A network component for an industrial automation system is provided. This includes a network switch that provides one or more ports such as for communicating with public or private network components. An interface component enables the ports to function as inputs or outputs to a controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2007
    Publication date: April 3, 2008
    Applicant: ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen Hickox, Jessica Forguites