Mike D Conner

US Patent:

7586920, Sep 8, 2009

Filed:

May 28, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/857349

Inventors:

Duane M. Butler - Anoka MN, US
Mike Conner - Maple Grove MN, US
Christopher T. Bernard - Wayzata MN, US
Christopher D. Koch - Minneapolis MN, US

Assignee:

Calix Networks, Inc. - Petaluma CA

International Classification:

H04L 12/28
H04J 3/24

US Classification:

3703953, 370474

Abstract:

The disclosure is directed to techniques for merging multiple data flows in a Passive Optical Network (PON). The PON comprises an interface module and a plurality of network nodes connected to the interface module via an optical fiber link. Each of the network nodes further serves client devices. The client devices request multiple data flows, requiring the interface module to serve multiple data flows to a network node for delivery to the devices. The interface module merges received data flows to permit multiple flows to be processed by a single segmentation and reassembly (SAR) engine, reducing hardware cost and complexity within the node. However, subunits associated with different data flows within a merged data flow are not interleaved with one another. Instead, the subunits associated with an original unit of information are transmitted contiguously within the merged data flow, facilitating identification and reassembly of the subunits for a particular microflow.

US Patent:

7843939, Nov 30, 2010

Filed:

Oct 27, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/258908

Inventors:

Duane M. Butler - Anoka MN, US
Mike Conner - Maple Grove MN, US
Christopher T. Bernard - Wayzata MN, US
Christopher D. Koch - Minneapolis MN, US

Assignee:

Calix, Inc. - Petaluma CA

International Classification:

H04L 12/28
H04J 3/24

US Classification:

3703953, 370474

Abstract:

The disclosure presents techniques for merging multiple data flows in a network such as a Passive Optical Network (PON). The PON comprises an interface module and network nodes connected to the interface module via an optical fiber link. Each network node further serves client devices. The client devices request multiple data flows, requiring the interface module to serve multiple data flows to a network node for delivery to the devices. The interface module merges received data flows to permit multiple flows to be processed by a single segmentation and reassembly (SAR) engine, reducing hardware cost and complexity within the node. However, subunits associated with different data flows within a merged data flow are not interleaved with one another. Instead, the subunits associated with an original unit of information are transmitted contiguously within the merged data flow, facilitating identification and reassembly of the subunits for a particular microflow.

US Patent:

8559440, Oct 15, 2013

Filed:

Oct 20, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/908559

Inventors:

Duane M. Butler - Anoka MN, US
Mike Conner - Maple Grove MN, US
Christopher T. Bernard - Wayzata MN, US
Christopher D. Koch - Minneapolis MN, US

Assignee:

Calix, Inc. - Petaluma CA

International Classification:

H04L 12/28
H04J 3/24

US Classification:

3703953, 370474

Abstract:

The disclosure presents techniques for merging multiple data flows in a network such as a Passive Optical Network (PON). The PON comprises an interface module and network nodes connected to the interface module via an optical fiber link. Each network node further serves client devices. The client devices request multiple data flows, requiring the interface module to serve multiple data flows to a network node for delivery to the devices. The interface module merges received data flows to permit multiple flows to be processed by a single segmentation and reassembly (SAR) engine, reducing hardware cost and complexity within the node. However, subunits associated with different data flows within a merged data flow are not interleaved with one another. Instead, the subunits associated with an original unit of information are transmitted contiguously within the merged data flow, facilitating identification and reassembly of the subunits for a particular microflow.

US Patent:

62023691, Mar 20, 2001

Filed:

Feb 3, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/243684

Inventors:

Stanley E. Partee - Big Spring TX
Mike Conner - Big Spring TX
Donnie L. Reagan - Big Spring TX

International Classification:

E02D 580
E02D 2742

US Classification:

52165

Abstract:

An anchor system for alternate types of signage includes an elongated anchor member and an attached, lowermost formation engageable with an underlying foundation to firmly support the anchor member in a substantially vertical disposition. A bore within the anchor member slidably receives the lower portion of an elongated sign pole or marker device, with a stop element within the anchor member serving to limit the length of the sign pole inserted therewithin. Secure attachment of the sign pole relative the vertical anchor member is achieved by the application of a compression element comprising a collar and having a tapered, inner surface engageable with the upper portion of the anchor member. The inclusion of a plurality of slots in the upper portion of the anchor member provides individual segments which are subsequently deflected radially inwardly upon the tightening of the compression element. Sign poles of lesser diameters may be accommodated with any one anchor member by the insertion of a split sleeve adaptor intermediate the sign pole and anchor member, while altering the height of the anchor member allows attachment of various types and sizes of signage, including signs atop the pole or barricade poles for traffic marking.