Robert A Nichols

US Patent:

6962433, Nov 8, 2005

Filed:

Jan 30, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/354742

Inventors:

Robert P. Nichols - Rocky Point NY, US
John Halinski - Speonk NY, US

Assignee:

Scientific Industries, Inc. - Bohemia NY

International Classification:

B01F013/08

US Classification:

366274

Abstract:

A magnetic stirring apparatus for achieving low rotational speeds is provided. The apparatus including a base for supporting a vessel containing a magnetic stir bar and a liquid to be stirred; a magnetic field generator for generating a rotating magnetic field to rotate the stir bar about an axis, the magnetic field generator including a plurality of coil pairs formed substantially in a circular manner, each coil of each pair being located diametrically opposite the other coil of the pair; a plurality of wedge-shaped tabs, each tab being coupled to a coil by a core, the wedge-shaped tabs forming a substantially circular plate; and a sine wave current generator for exciting each of the plurality of coil pairs by a predetermined phase shift resulting in the rotating magnetic field traveling along a circumference of the circular plate.

US Patent:

48752061, Oct 17, 1989

Filed:

Mar 31, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/175541

Inventors:

Robert K. Nichols - Glen Ellyn IL
Gary A. Roediger - Downers Grove IL

Assignee:

American Telephone and Telegraph Comopany, AT&T Bell Laboratories - Murray Hill NJ

International Classification:

H04Q 1104
H04J 302

US Classification:

370 8515

Abstract:

A high capacity metropolitan area network (MAN) is described. Data traffic from users is connected to data concentrators at the edge of the network, and is transmitted over fiber optic data links to a hub where the data is switched. The hub includes a plurality of data switching modules, each having a control means, and each connected to a distributed control space division switch. Advantageously, the data switching modules, whose inputs are connected to the concentrators, perform all checking and routing functions, while the 1024. times. 1024 maximum size space division switch, whose outputs are connected to the concentrators, provides a large fan-out distribution network for reaching many concentrators from each data switching module. Distributed control of the space division switch permits several million connection and disconnection actions to be performed each second, while the pipelined and parallel operation within the control means permits each of the 256 switching modules to process at least 50,000 transactions per second. The data switching modules chain groups of incoming packets destined for a common outlet of the space division switch so that only one connection in that switch is required for transmitting each group of chained packets from a data switching module to a concentrator.

US Patent:

48948241, Jan 16, 1990

Filed:

Mar 31, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/175543

Inventors:

Jayant G. Hemmady - Naperville IL
Michael J. Knudsen - Wheaton IL
Robert K. Nichols - Glen Ellyn IL
Gaylord W. Richards - Naperville IL
Gary A. Roediger - Downers Grove IL

Assignee:

American Telephone and Telegraph Company, AT&T Bell Laboratories - Murray Hill NJ

International Classification:

H04Q 1104

US Classification:

370 583

Abstract:

A high capacity metropolitan area network (MAN) is described. Data traffic from users is connected to data concentrators at the edge of the network, and is transmitted over fiber optic data links to a hub where the data is switched. The hub includes a plurality of data switching modules, each having a control means, and each connected to a distributed control space division switch. Advantageously, the data switching modules, whose inputs are connected to the concentrators, perform all checking and routing functions, while the 1024. times. 1024 maximum size space division switch, whose outputs are connected to the concentrators, provides a large fan-out distribution network for reaching many concentrators from each data switching module. Distributed control of the space division switch permits several million connection and disconnection actions to be performed each second, while the pipelined and parallel operation within the control means permits each of the 256 switching modules to process at least 50,000 transactions per second. The data switching modules chain groups of incoming packets destined for a common outlet of the space division switch so that only one connection in that switch is required for transmitting each group of chained packets from a data switching module to a concentrator.

US Patent:

49775820, Dec 11, 1990

Filed:

Mar 31, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/175696

Inventors:

Robert K. Nichols - Glen Ellyn IL
Bruce R. Zelle - Naperville IL

Assignee:

AT&T Bell Laboratories - Murray Hill NJ

International Classification:

H04L 706

US Classification:

375118

Abstract:

A high capacity metroplita, area network (MAN) is described. Data traffic from users is connected to data concentrators at the edge of the network, and is transmitted over fiber optic data links to a hub where the data is switched. The hub includes a plurality of data switching modules, each having a control means, and each connected to a distributed control space division switch. Advantageously, the data switching modules, whose inputs are connected to the concentrators, perform all checking and routing functions, while the 1024x1024 maximum size space division switch, whose outputs are connected to the concentrators, provides a large fan-out distribution network for reaching many concentrators from each data switching module. Distributed control of the space division switch permits several million connection and disconnection actions to be performed each second, while the pipelined and parallel operation within the control means permits each of the 256 switching modules to process at least 50,000 transactions per second. The data switching modules chain groups of incoming packets destined for a common outlet of the space division switch so that only one connection in that switch is required for transmitting each group of chained packets from a data switching module to a concentrator.

US Patent:

48721573, Oct 3, 1989

Filed:

Mar 31, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/175694

Inventors:

Jayant G. Hemmady - Naperville IL
William P. Lidinsky - Naperville IL
Robert K. Nichols - Glen Ellyn IL
Gaylord W. Richards - Naperville IL
Gary A. Roediger - Downers Grove IL
Scott B. Steele - Naperville IL
Ronald C. Weddige - Western Springs IL
Bruce R. Zelle - Naperville IL

Assignee:

American Telephone and Telegraph Company, AT&T Bell Laboratories - Murray Hill NJ

International Classification:

H04Q 1104

US Classification:

370 60

Abstract:

A high capacity metropolitan area network (MAN) is described. Data traffic from users is connected to data concentrators at the edge of the network, and is transmitted over fiber optic data links to a hub where the data is switched. The hub includes a plurality of data switching modules, each having a control means, and each connected to a distributed control space division switch. Advantageously, the data switching modules, whose inputs are connected to the concentrators, perform all checking and routing functions, while the 1024. times. 1024 maximum size space division switch, whose outputs are connected to the concentrators, provides a large fan-out distribution network for reaching many concentrators from each data switching module. Distributed control of the space division switch permits several million connection and disconnection actions to be performed each second, while the pipelined and parallel operation within the control means permits each of the 256 switching modules to process at least 50,000 transactions per second. The data switching modules chain groups of incoming packets destined for a common outlet of the space division switch so that only one connection in that switch is required for transmitting each group of chained packets from a data switching module to a concentrator.

US Patent:

48933023, Jan 9, 1990

Filed:

Mar 31, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/175698

Inventors:

Jayant G. Hemmady - Naperville IL
Michael J. Knudsen - Wheaton IL
William P. Lidinsky - Naperville IL
Robert K. Nichols - Glen Ellyn IL
Gaylord W. Richards - Naperville IL
Gary A. Roediger - Downers Grove IL
Scott B. Steele - Naperville IL
Ronald C. Weddige - Western Springs IL
Bruce R. Zelle - Naperville IL

Assignee:

American Telephone and Telegraph Company, AT&T Bell Laboratories - Murray Hill NJ

International Classification:

H04Q 1104

US Classification:

370 60

Abstract:

A high capacity metropolitan area network (MAN) is described. Data traffic from users is connected to data concentrators at the edge of the network, and is transmitted over fiber optic data links to a hub where the data is switched. The hub includes a plurality of data switching modules, each having a control means, and each connected to a distributed control space division switch. Advantageously, the data switching modules, whose inputs are connected to the concentrators, perform all checking and routing functions, while the 1024. times. 1024 maximum size space division switch, whose outputs are connected to the concentrators, provides a large fan-out distribution network for reaching many concentrators from each data switching module. Distributed control of the space division switch permits several million connection and disconnection actions to be performed each second, while the pipelined and parallel operation within the control means permits each of the 256 switching modules to process at least 50,000 transactions per second. The data switching modules chain groups of incoming packets destined for a common outlet of the space division switch so that only one connection in that switch is required for transmitting each group of chained packets from a data switching module to a concentrator.

US Patent:

20180062941, Mar 1, 2018

Filed:

Aug 25, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/246819

Inventors:

Patrick D. Brown - Marlborough CT, US
John G. Buccetti - Wallingford CT, US
Daniel R. Console - South Windsor CT, US
Lisa J. Kissane - Oakdale CT, US
Robert M. Nichols - North Granby CT, US
Hugh J. Quinn - West Hartford CT, US
Irma Rivera - East Berlin CT, US
Kenneth A. Saucier - Bristol CT, US
Angela L Secondino - East Haven CT, US
Susan R. Vecchio - Glastonbury CT, US
Donna M. Warnock - Vernon CT, US

International Classification:

H04L 12/24

Abstract:

A data store may contain data describing systems associated with an enterprise. The data store may contain electronic records, each containing a record identifier and a set of record characteristic values, including a service tier goal. A compliance score may be automatically calculated based on an assessment of record characteristic values, the service tier goal, and at least a system availability value, an incident response time value, and an incident restoration time value. A remediation recommendation may be generated, including steps that, when performed, will result in the selected system meeting the service tier goal. An indication representing the remediation recommendation may then be transmitted in connection with an interactive user interface display. According to some embodiments, remediation data is automatically routed to appropriate entities within the enterprise and updates associated with the remediation recommendation are automatically tracked as remediation steps are performed in connection with the selected system.

US Patent:

20170368516, Dec 28, 2017

Filed:

Jun 24, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/192496

Inventors:

- BOHEMIA NY, US
ROBERT P. NICHOLS - ROCKY POINT NY, US

International Classification:

B01F 9/00
B01F 9/18

Abstract:

A mixing apparatus includes a motor. A first plate is connected to the motor. The first plate includes a spiral groove. A second plate is disposed on the first plate. The second plate includes a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The second plate is disposed on the first plate. A plurality of clamping posts is disposed on the second plate. Each of the plurality of clamping posts is connected to the spiral groove through the second surface of the second plate, and the plurality of clamping posts is configured to guide and secure a vessel to a center of the first surface of the second plate, by rotating the first and second plates with respect to each other. A content of the vessel is mixed by rotating the first plate, the second plate, and the vessel about their respective centers.