Patents by Inventor Ted G. Kummert

Ted G. Kummert 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).

  • Self-terminating coaxial tap connector
    Patent number: 4971569
    Abstract: A self-terminating network of stations connected by coaxial cable segments with each cable segment having ends with cable connectors for coupling to matching device connecters. Each connector has a switchable termination circuit de-activated by coupling to a matching connector. An uncoupled connector will serve as a terminator. The device connector can be a tap connector for mounting on a printed circuit board, for minimizing the length of the tap, and reducing the distrubance to an attached coaxial cable network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 20, 1990
    Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.
    Inventors: Sherwin J. Gooch, Ted G. Kummert, James I. Moulton, Mark D. Rustad