US Patent No: 7,729,617

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Flexible, dense line card architecture

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The invention is relevant to optical fiber transmission systems, and in particular, pertains to the transceiver cards in an optical fiber transport system. In particular the invention teaches an improved transceiver card architecture that allows high density, flexibility and interchangeability of functionality.

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PIVOTAL DECISIONS LLCLAS VEGAS, NV3

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ayres,, III John W 12118 Golden Meadow La. 6 35
Cox, Jeffrey Lloyd 280 Paddock Trail 9 257
Sheth, Samir Satish 6615 Desco Dr. 9 258
Young, Marvin R 4601 Deer Valley La. 20 111

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Other [Check patent profile for assignment information] (5)
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