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Richardson, TX, United States of America

Alcatel Network Systems, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 181

CIPO Patents = 16

Forward Citations = 4,504

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173 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

William B Weeber (15 out of 19 patents)

Richard Marion Czerwiec (12 out of 26 patents)

Joseph E Sutherland (12 out of 25 patents)

4. William E Powell (10 out of 14 patents)

5. Michael J Gingell (9 out of 11 patents)

6. Ertugrul Baydar (8 out of 9 patents)

7. William F Weber (8 out of 8 patents)

8. Claude M Hurlocker (6 out of 9 patents)

9. Kirk R Chandler (6 out of 8 patents)

10. Dale L Krisher (6 out of 8 patents)

11. David W Kuddes (6 out of 6 patents)

12. Harry B Bonham, Jr (6 out of 7 patents)

13. Timothy J Williams (5 out of 14 patents)

14. Marlin Vaughn Simmering (5 out of 14 patents)

15. John M Dugan (5 out of 12 patents)

Core Competencies:

SONET Protocols

Optical Fiber Assemblies

Data Transmission Methods

Microwave Communication

Clock Recovery

Video Services

Multiplexing

Protection Switching

Network Configuration

Heat Transfer

Fiber Optic Packaging

High Frequency Transformers

181 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6526021 - Clear channel 1:N SONET transport system and method (2003-02-25),

2. 6498322 - Portable heating tent and method for testing telecommunications equipment (2002-12-24),

3. 6313442 - Portable heating tent and method for testing telecommunications equipment (2001-11-06),

4. 5959986 - Lightwave transmission telecommunications system employing a stacked (1999-09-28),

5. 5945816 - Self-biased power isolator system (1999-08-31),

6. 5930232 - Method and system for implementing a protection switching protocol (1999-07-27),

7. 5924018 - Analog microwave communication system having a microwave hop converted (1999-07-13),

8. 5923450 - Optical channel regulator and method (1999-07-13),

9. 5913066 - Electronic work environment for a data processing system (1999-06-15),

10. 5907579 - Repeater bipolar violation in-service detection system (1999-05-25),

11. 5903372 - Means for remote addition of video services to subscribers (1999-05-11),

12. 5872780 - Sonet data transfer protocol between facility interfaces and (1999-02-16),

13. 5844908 - Digital delay system and method for digital cross connect (1998-12-01),

14. 5809032 - Time division multiplexed synchronous state machine having state memory (1998-09-15),

15. 5800666 - Method and system for forming an optical fiber microlens (1998-09-01),

Company Overview

Alcatel Network Systems, Inc., based in Richardson, TX, specializes in telecommunications systems, focusing on advanced technologies that enhance data transmission and communication networks. The company is known for its expertise in SONET protocols, optical fiber assemblies, and microwave communication, contributing significantly to the development of robust data transmission methods. Alcatel also innovates in areas such as clock recovery, video services, multiplexing, and protection switching, positioning itself as a key player in the telecommunications landscape.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

181 Patents

#3 in Richardson, TX

#138 in Texas

#2,237 in US

#4,603 in the World

Richardson, TX, United States of America

Alcatel Network Systems, Inc.

Forward Citations = 4,504

173 inventors:

William B Weeber (15 out of 19 patents)

Richard Marion Czerwiec (12 out of 26 patents)

Joseph E Sutherland (12 out of 25 patents)

4. William E Powell (10 out of 14 patents)

5. Michael J Gingell (9 out of 11 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Alcatel Network Systems, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/alcatel-network-systems

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]

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