Patents by Inventor Elmer O. Freeman

Elmer O. Freeman has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 8774717
    Abstract: A Master Antenna Controller System is provided. In one example, the Master Antenna Controller System comprises a handheld wireless device and a RET Master. The handheld wireless device may comprise an Android OS or iOS based smartphone or tablet that includes Wi-Fi capabilities communications capabilities. The RET Master may provide full RET control based on the AISG 1.1 and 2.0 standards and communicate with the handheld wireless device via a wireless access point, such as a Wi-Fi server. The combination may be configured to provide extensive, screen-guided, intuitive RET diagnostics functionality. The RET Master itself may also include multiple different pre-defined tests (e.g. test one actuator, test one RET cable, test AISG signal from TMA) and also some standard electrical tests, e.g. measuring voltage, current etc. Additional higher-level functions may be provided on an Application on the handheld wireless device and communicated to the RET Master wirelessly or by USB connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Andrew LLC
    Inventors: Matthew D. Ferris, Elmer O. Freeman, Bobby W. Webb, Holger Raeder
  • Publication number: 20120238211
    Abstract: A Master Antenna Controller System is provided. In one example, the Master Antenna Controller System comprises a handheld wireless device and a RET Master. The handheld wireless device may comprise an Android OS or iOS based smartphone or tablet that includes Wi-Fi capabilities communications capabilities. The RET Master may provide full RET control based on the AISG 1.1 and 2.0 standards and communicate with the handheld wireless device via a wireless access point, such as a Wi-Fi server. The combination may be configured to provide extensive, screen-guided, intuitive RET diagnostics functionality. The RET Master itself may also include multiple different pre-defined tests (e.g. test one actuator, test one RET cable, test AISG signal from TMA) and also some standard electrical tests, e.g. measuring voltage, current etc. Additional higher-level functions may be provided on an Application on the handheld wireless device and communicated to the RET Master wirelessly or by USB connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: Andrew LLC
    Inventors: Matthew D. FERRIS, Elmer O. FREEMAN, Bobby W. WEBB, Holger Raeder
  • Patent number: 6299475
    Abstract: A distribution terminal block for connecting individual drop wires to incoming telephone cable wires has a base that receives attachable modules. Each module has a pair of IDC clips. A plunger adapted for reciprocal movement within the module along a plunger axis presses the drop wires into engagement with the IDC clips. The module has a cavity filled with an electrically insulating gel. The plunger has an upper portion and a lower portion separated by a recess for receiving the drop wires. A spine connects the upper portion and the lower portion of the plunger. The lower portion has a smaller cross-sectional area than the upper portion and has an angled, sharp end for reducing disturbance to the insulating gel during movement of the plunger to insert, remove and reinsert the drop wires.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2001
    Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLC
    Inventors: Paul J. Huspeni, Richard B. Laporte, Elmer O. Freeman, Ziwei Liu, Antonio P. Rodriguez, Jr.