Robert A Swanson

US Patent:

40867188, May 2, 1978

Filed:

Nov 8, 1976

Appl. No.:

5/739829

Inventors:

Robert L. Swanson - Lombard IL
William J. Blake - Lombard IL

International Classification:

A01K 9700

US Classification:

43 172

Abstract:

A telescoping, pole-type lure retriever has a snare portion that wraps around a fishing line and is guided thereon for removing a fishing lure that is snagged on an underwater obstruction or weeds. An elongated pole has a number of telescoping sections that may be extended to a convenient length to disengage the lure. Each telescoping section may be locked in position by turning a locking nut that compresses a locking ring in a cammed fashion to grip a smaller diameter pole section. The snake portion has a knurled shank seated in locking engagement with a sleeve member and with the sleeve fitted in the end of one pole section.

US Patent:

58675582, Feb 2, 1999

Filed:

Sep 4, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/923498

Inventors:

Robert Allen Swanson - Naperville IL

Assignee:

AT&T Corp. - Middletown NJ

International Classification:

H04M 124
H04M 308
H04M 322

US Classification:

379 34

Abstract:

A method for monitoring the signaling network in a telecommunication system comprises extending a copy of each signaling message processed by a particular signal transfer point to an interface unit. The interface unit relays "of interest" messages to a signal monitoring system (SMS) in accordance with a pre-determined filtering protocol. In the SMS, messages are correlated in accordance with a pre-defined correlating protocol. The correlated signaling messages are subsequently retrieved by an OSS technician for analysis and updates.

US Patent:

56235410, Apr 22, 1997

Filed:

Feb 17, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/344438

Inventors:

Valerie Y. Boyle - Wheaton IL
Daryl C. Lu - Freehold NJ
George L. Sicherman - Ocean NJ
Robert A. Swanson - Naperville IL

Assignee:

Lucent Technologies Inc. - Murray Hill NJ

International Classification:

H04M 1500
H04M 342
H04M 700
H04J 324

US Classification:

379136

Abstract:

An Operations Support System, comprised of a computer and workstation, stores digit analysis specifications for telecommunications call processing. A graphical user interface displays digit analysis specifications visually as subtrees made up of nodes representing the digits of the dialed number. Two subtrees can be displayed contemporaneously for evaluation and manipulation independently and from one to another. Operations performed on the nodes also operate on the embedded digit analysis specifications permitting manipulation of the specifications without the need to view or deal with the specifications themselves directly. Related information such as Routing Table Indexes and local exchange numbers called NXX numbers are displayed contemporaneous with display of a subtree of interest and are manipulated with regard to that subtree.

US Patent:

44189761, Dec 6, 1983

Filed:

Oct 16, 1981

Appl. No.:

6/311851

Inventors:

Albert A. Lenzini - Mundelein IL
Robert C. Swanson - Chicago IL
James T. Roberts - Chicago IL
John A. Pruski - Schiller Park IL

Assignee:

Teletype Corporation - Skokie IL

International Classification:

H01R 13627

US Classification:

339 91R

Abstract:

A connector clip 12 is shown having a "U" shaped body member 30 including a base 34 and two parallel, extending legs 32. The ends of each of the legs 32 define camming surfaces 42 and a socket retaining notch 44. The clip includes a pair of first spacing feet 47 positioned medially upon each leg 32 and a pair of second spacing feet 36 located at the ends of a base member 34. The feet 36, 47 serve to limit relative movement between the clip 12 and a plug 14 which holds the clip 12 to a circuit board 22. A pair of spaced fingers 48 together with the circuit board 22 and the facing surfaces of the legs 32 define an access opening which serves to align the socket 24 with a plug 14. The second embodiment of FIGS. 5 and 6 includes a pair of arms 50 which engage the circuit board 22 surface opposite the surface upon which the plug 14 is mounted. The arms 50 prevent relative movement between the clip 12 and the circuit board 22.

US Patent:

57177503, Feb 10, 1998

Filed:

Sep 18, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/529698

Inventors:

William Lowell Adams - Clarendon Hills IL
Valerie Y. Boyle - Wheaton IL
Ronald Bruce Martin - Carol Stream IL
Robert Allen Swanson - Naperville IL
Douglas Paul Totel - Glen Ellyn IL
Robert Mark Yacobi - New Lenox IL

Assignee:

Lucent Technologies Inc. - Murray Hill NJ

International Classification:

H04M 700

US Classification:

379213

Abstract:

A method for detecting translation data error in a central office switch comprises: receiving a call directed to a ported directory number in a switch; retrieving translation data from the switch memory to connect the call to a customer line; and determining that the call cannot be completed to a customer line served by the switch. Upon determining that the call cannot be connected to a customer line served by the switch, a translation data error (TDE) indicator is set in the switch memory so that the instant call, and all subsequent calls directed to the same ported directory number, are connected to an announcement circuit. An translation data error message is also sent to a central switch maintenance and control center by the switch.

US Patent:

54406269, Aug 8, 1995

Filed:

Jul 28, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/281961

Inventors:

Valerie Y. Boyle - Wheaton IL
Ronald B. Martin - Carol Stream IL
Robert A. Swanson - Naperville IL

Assignee:

AT&T Corp. - Murray Hill NJ

International Classification:

H04M 700
H04M 300

US Classification:

379219

Abstract:

An end office of the PSTN, which employs independent switching networks which share one or more office codes, is served by a single assigned node on the CCS network. The signaling processor which serves the assigned node, screens all incoming call messages (IAM)'s; directs messages which include an appropriate Channel Identification Code (CIC) to the switching network that serves that CIC; rejects messages that include an improper CIC; and requests that the calling office assign a different CIC to the incoming call. In an alternate configuration, a signaling message intercept unit is interposed between a signal transfer point (STP) and end switches, to determine which of two or more switches should receive a message, based on the directory number, a circuit identifier or a message index of the received message, and forwards the message to the correct switch.

US Patent:

56617895, Aug 26, 1997

Filed:

May 24, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/448954

Inventors:

Valerie Y. Boyle - Wheaton IL
Robert Allen Swanson - Naperville IL

Assignee:

Lucent Technologies Inc. - Murray Hill NJ

International Classification:

H04M 700
H04M 342

US Classification:

379207

Abstract:

A method for automatically transferring customer data among a plurality of central office switches comprises receiving a work order message from a central provisioning system at a message directing switch. The message directing switch is in communication with at least one message receiving switch in a local telecommunication network. Upon determining that a particular work order message received from a central provisioning system requires a coordinated data transfer, a data query is formulated in the message directing switch to retrieve specific data, such as data relating to a customer directory number, from a message receiving switch. Once the data is received in the message directing switch, the data is processed and retained in the message directing switch or delivered to another switch in the telecommunications network. The method and system alleviates the need for manual retrieval and installation of specific customer line data when a directory number is moved from one central office switch to another.