Michael G Gorman

US Patent:

6370149, Apr 9, 2002

Filed:

Jul 20, 1998

Appl. No.:

09/119094

Inventors:

Michael George Gorman - Schaumburg IL
Michael Steven Pickard - Highland Park IL
Denise Violetta Kagan - Riverwoods IL
Scott Christopher Goering - Naperville IL
Bruce Edward Stuckman - Algonquin IL
Michael Tisiker - Westland MI
Jeffrey Neumann - Hoffman Estates IL
David Orwick - Crystal Lake IL

Assignee:

Ameritech Corporation - Hoffman Estates IL

International Classification:

H04L 1228

US Classification:

370419, 370271, 370352, 379 9306, 379428

Abstract:

A telecommunication system includes a digital switch, a local loop coupling the digital switch to a subscriber location, wherein a segment of the local loop includes copper twisted pair and wherein an asymmetrical digital subscriber line is carried by the local loop, the asymmetrical digital subscriber line including a plurality of data packets capable of carrying a plurality of derived digital telephone lines. The telecommunication system further includes a subscriber unit coupled to the asymmetrical digital subscriber line. The subscriber unit monitors the content of at least one of the plurality of data packets, receives an off-hook signal in response to an action of a user, and initiates a first derived digital telephone line of the plurality of derived digital telephone lines in response to the off-hook signal.

US Patent:

D500990, Jan 18, 2005

Filed:

Nov 19, 2003

Appl. No.:

29/194193

Inventors:

Michael P. Gorman - Laguna Niguel CA, US

Assignee:

ProtectConnect - Newport Beach CA

International Classification:

1303

US Classification:

D13174

US Patent:

6843680, Jan 18, 2005

Filed:

May 22, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/443662

Inventors:

Michael P. Gorman - Laguna Niguel CA, US

Assignee:

ProtectConnect - Newport Beach CA

International Classification:

H01R 1360

US Classification:

439535

Abstract:

An electrical distribution apparatus comprises a body and a mounting bracket attached to the body. The mounting bracket is adapted to install the body within an electrical box. A plurality of terminals are disposed within the body and adapted to terminate a power cable. A terminal guard is mounted on the body and movable about a hinge between an open position and a closed position, where at least a portion of the terminals are accessible in the open position and covered in the closed position.

US Patent:

6863561, Mar 8, 2005

Filed:

Dec 19, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/024790

Inventors:

Michael P. Gorman - Dana Point CA, US

Assignee:

ProtectConnect - Newport Beach CA

International Classification:

H01R013/60

US Classification:

439535, 439441

Abstract:

An electrical wiring assembly comprises a wiring panel and an electrical module. The wiring panel has a front side and a back side and is installable within an electrical box. The electrical module has a front cover and a back cover, and the front cover provides a user accessible electrical function. Panel fixtures extend generally perpendicularly from the front side of the wiring panel and shield panel contacts. Breakaways are configured to be removable so as to isolate a first portion of the panel contacts from a second portion of the panel contacts. Module fixture extend generally perpendicularly from the back cover of the electrical module and shield module contacts. The module fixtures are configured to engage the panel fixtures so as to electrically connect the module contacts with the panel contacts.

US Patent:

6884111, Apr 26, 2005

Filed:

May 22, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/443444

Inventors:

Michael P Gorman - Laguna Niguel CA, US

Assignee:

ProtectConnect - Newport Beach CA

International Classification:

H01R013/60

US Classification:

439535, 174 53

Abstract:

A safety module electrical distribution system comprises a wiring module adapted to mount within an electrical box, the wiring module having a functional side and a wiring side. A terminal set is disposed at least partially within the wiring module and is adapted to terminate a power cable proximate the wiring side. A plurality of structured sockets are disposed on the functional side, the structured sockets incorporate a portion of the terminal set. A functional module having a front side and a back side is adapted to removably install in the wiring module proximate the functional side. A contact set is disposed at least partially within the functional module and is adapted to conduct electrical power to an electrical distribution function accessible from the front side. A plurality of shielded plugs are disposed on the back side. The shielded plugs incorporate a portion of the contact set.

US Patent:

6894221, May 17, 2005

Filed:

Dec 16, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/737713

Inventors:

Michael P. Gorman - Laguna Niguel CA, US

Assignee:

Protect Connect - Irvine CA

International Classification:

H01H013/04

US Classification:

174 53, 174 59, 174135, 439131, 439135

Abstract:

A safety outlet module includes a housing, a receptacle defined by the housing, an aperture defined within the receptacle, a cover slidably retained within the receptacle and a plug retained at least partially within the housing. The receptacle has an opening, a bottom and a wall extending between the opening and the bottom. The aperture partially extends along the wall. The cover has a closed position proximate the opening and an open position proximate the bottom. The aperture is blocked in the closed position and exposed in the open position. The plug extends from a housing face and is adapted to removably connect to an electrical power source. A contact is retained by the housing outside of the receptacle and proximate to the aperture, and a buss internal to the housing connects the plug to the contact.

US Patent:

6917624, Jul 12, 2005

Filed:

Oct 4, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/679091

Inventors:

Michael George Gorman - Schaumburg IL, US

Assignee:

SBC Properties, L.P. - Reno NV

International Classification:

H04Q011/02

US Classification:

370430, 370480, 375222

Abstract:

A method and device for distributing both high-speed data service, such as digital computer, video and multimedia data, and lower speed data service, such as POTS voice telephone signals, throughout a customer premises. High-speed digital data and lower speed POTS voice signals are separated by a POTS splitter and distributed throughout the customer premises on separate distribution networks. The lower speed POTS is carried on a wireless distribution network and the high-speed data carried on the existing customer premises wiring ordinarily used for POTS.

US Patent:

7051856, May 30, 2006

Filed:

Nov 4, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/700419

Inventors:

Joseph Hessell - Canton MI, US
Michael J. Gorman - Pinckney MI, US

Assignee:

General Motors Corporation - Detroit MI

International Classification:

B60W 10/02

US Classification:

192 85AA, 192109 F

Abstract:

An apparatus for applying and releasing a clutch piston in a clutch cylinder against a return spring includes a fill oil chamber having first and second portions separated by a fill piston. The first portion is in fluid communication with the clutch cylinder through a first passage, and the second portion is in fluid communication with a second passage. A third passage is in fluid communication with the first passage. A fill control valve is operative to alternately communicate the second passage to a transmission line pressure passage or an exhaust passage. The fill control valve is further operative to alternately communicate the third passage to a controllable source of pressurized oil having a signal pressure, or to close the third passage.