Barry Joe Ethridge

US Patent:

6366464, Apr 2, 2002

Filed:

Aug 16, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/375312

Inventors:

Michael R. Cosley - Crystal Lake IL
John Matthes - Southlake TX
James Zipper - Addison IL
Barry Joe Ethridge - Fort Worth TX
Mahlon Danny Kimbrough - Bedford TX

Assignee:

Marconi Communications, Inc. - Cleveland OH

International Classification:

H05K 500

US Classification:

361752, 361753, 361707, 361785, 361796, 361825, 361827, 174 38, 174 72 R

Abstract:

An ONU includes circuit cards, a card cage, and electrical connector hardware. The card cage releaseably engages and supports the circuit cards in installed positions in the card cage. At least one pair of the circuit cards have serial interconnections with each other. The electrical connector hardware defines all of those serial interconnections and is free of a backplane.

US Patent:

6466572, Oct 15, 2002

Filed:

Jun 3, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/325619

Inventors:

Barry J. Ethridge - Fort Worth TX
Mahlon D. Kimbrough - Bedford TX
James J. Gainer - Keller TX
Joseph L. Whitehead - Decatur TX

Assignee:

Marconi Communications, Inc. - Cleveland OH

International Classification:

H04L 1266

US Classification:

370352, 370901, 359128

Abstract:

A technique for multiplexing high speed computed data with digitized voice signals onto a fiber optic cable for transfer to a local central office. The data packets of a number of computers are networked by way of a distributed hub that extends to residences, offices, apartments, etc. The data packets are switched outside the switching fabric of a local central office and routed to the internet or elsewhere. Command signals that are for accessing the internet are transmitted and received as 10 MHz Ethernet data packets on the distributed hub.

US Patent:

7085261, Aug 1, 2006

Filed:

Nov 13, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/992649

Inventors:

Barry J Ethridge - Fort Worth TX, US
James J Gainer - Keller TX, US
Mahlon D Kimbrough - Bedford TX, US

Assignee:

Tellabs Bedford, Inc. - Bedford TX

International Classification:

H04L 12/64

US Classification:

370352, 370356

Abstract:

A digital packet access network for transporting voice and data signals in the local loop between a central office location and a plurality of remote local users. The network architecture may also include: (1) a dual-pipelined structure for separately transporting the voice and data signals; (2) a mechanism for prioritizing the transport of the voice signals; or (3) a method of synchronizing the timing of the voice signals to a telephone switch.

US Patent:

7356042, Apr 8, 2008

Filed:

Jun 21, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/176542

Inventors:

Barry J. Ethridge - Fort Worth TX, US
Mahlon D. Kimbrough - Bedford TX, US
James J. Gainer - Keller TX, US
Joseph L. Whitehead - Decatur TX, US

Assignee:

Tellabs Beford, Inc. - Bedford TX

International Classification:

H04L 12/413

US Classification:

370445, 370402, 370419

Abstract:

A technique for multiplexing high speed computed data with digitized voice signals onto a fiber optic cable for transfer to a local central office. The data packets of a number of computers are networked by way of a distributed hub that extends to residences, offices, apartments, etc. The data packets are switched outside the switching fabric of a local central office and routed to the internet or elsewhere. Command signals that are for accessing the internet are transmitted and received as 10 MHz Ethernet data packets on the distributed hub.

US Patent:

20020063924, May 30, 2002

Filed:

Feb 27, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/794869

Inventors:

Mahlon Kimbrough - Bedford TX, US
John Matthes - Southlake TX, US
John Autry - Colleyville TX, US
George BuAbbud - Southlake TX, US
James Gainer - Keller TX, US
Barry Ethridge - Fort Worth TX, US

International Classification:

H04J014/02
H04B010/00

US Classification:

359/125000, 359/168000

Abstract:

A Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) multi-media access system and method are provided in which voice, video and data signals are transported over a passive optical network (PON) between a central office location and a plurality of subscriber home network units (HNUs). Optical video distribution circuitry and telephony/data distribution circuitry at the central office location are included in the system and operate to send and receive CATV video, PBS video television, telephony and Packet data signals to and from the HNUs via the PON. Optical multiplexing/demultiplexing circuitry operating at the central office combines the video signals, which are operating at one optical wavelength, with the telephony/data signals, which are operating at a second, distinct optical wavelength. These combined optical signals are then transported over the PON to the HNUs. The PON includes a plurality of distribution fibers coupled to a plurality of passive optical splitters, which are each coupled to a plurality of drop fibers that connect to the HNUs. The HNUs receive the combined optical signals, demultiplex and convert the optical signals into corresponding electrical signals, which are in turn coupled through the HNU to the video, data and telephony networks within the home. The HNUs also receive upstream electrical signals from devices within the home, multiplex and convert these electrical signals into upstream optical signals, and transmit these upstream optical signals to the central office.

US Patent:

61049212, Aug 15, 2000

Filed:

Oct 14, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/949829

Inventors:

Michael Robert Cosley - Crystal Lake IL
Barry Joe Ethridge - Fort Worth TX
Larry Weldon Burton - Roanoke TX

Assignee:

Marconi Communications Inc. - Cleveland OH

International Classification:

H04B 108

US Classification:

455349

Abstract:

A novel communications modular docking station receives information related to one or more types of services and forwards information to one or more subscriber destinations. The communications modular docking station includes a housing and a single coaxial line-in on the housing for receiving the service information from an optical node in communication with a central office and for receiving power from a power hub. The communication modular docking station is engageable with a module having a flange which can be slidably received in a slot on the communications modular docking station. The slot is at least partially defined by a wall which limits the distance the flange can be slid along the slot. The module is secured to the communications modular docking station by a securing member which is received in a bore on the wall of the communications modular docking station. Within the housing is a communicator, and on the housing is a line-out.