Patents by Inventor Frank M. Caimi
Frank M. Caimi 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).
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Patent number: 10096910Abstract: A system that incorporates the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method for electrically coupling a first lower frequency radiator of a first antenna to a first upper frequency radiator of a second antenna via a shared first port, electrically coupling a second lower frequency radiator of the first antenna to a second upper frequency radiator of the second antenna via a shared second port, suppressing, at least in part, with at least one first filter, first signals of the first lower frequency radiator from entering the first upper frequency radiator, second signals of the first upper frequency radiator from entering the first lower frequency radiator, or both, and suppressing, at least in part, with at least one second filter, third signals of the second lower frequency radiator from entering the second upper frequency radiator, fourth signals of the second upper frequency radiator from entering the second lower frequency radiator, or both. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2013Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: Skycross Co., LTD.Inventors: Li Chen, III, Frank M. Caimi, Mark T. Montgomery
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Publication number: 20170244156Abstract: One or more embodiments are directed to a multimode antenna structure for transmitting and receiving electromagnetic signals in a communications device. The communications device includes circuitry for processing signals communicated to and from the antenna structure. The antenna structure is configured for optimal operation in a given frequency range. The antenna structure includes a plurality of antenna ports operatively coupled to the circuitry, and a plurality of antenna elements, each operatively coupled to a different one of the antenna ports. Each of the plurality of antenna elements is configured to have an electrical length selected to provide optimal operation within the given frequency range. The antenna structure also includes one or more connecting elements electrically connecting the antenna elements such that electrical currents on one antenna element flow to a connected neighboring antenna element and generally bypass the antenna port coupled to the neighboring antenna element.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2017Publication date: August 24, 2017Applicant: Achilles Technology Management Co II, Inc.Inventors: Mark T. Montgomery, Frank M. Caimi, Mark W. Kishler
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Patent number: 9692124Abstract: A system that incorporates the subject disclosure may include, for example, a circuit for receiving a request to initiate a first multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO) communication session and a second MIMO communication session, and configuring a first antenna configuration and a second antenna configuration to enable the first MIMO communication session and the second MIMO communication session. The first MIMO communication session shares spectrum from the first antenna configuration and the second antenna configuration, and the second MIMO communication session utilizes spectrum from the second antenna configuration that differs from the shared spectrum. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2014Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: Achilles Technology Management Co II, Inc.Inventors: Frank M. Caimi, Mark T. Montgomery, Mark W. Kishler, Robert Giometti, John Marshall
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Patent number: 9680514Abstract: A method is provided introducing a phase offset between signals applied to antenna ports of an antenna having multiple antenna elements, such that a first signal applied to one of the antenna ports operatively coupled to one of the antenna elements has a different phase than a second signal applied to another one of antenna ports operatively coupled to another one of the antenna elements to obtain an antenna pattern control. A reduced power is used that is lower than the power used in a non-pattern control operation of the antenna such that a wireless link performance criteria is met with equipment at a far-field point using the reduced power compared to the non-pattern control operation, thereby reducing near field radiation.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2016Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: Achilles Technology Management Co II. Inc.Inventors: Mark T. Montgomery, Frank M. Caimi, Paul A. Tornatta, Jr., Mark W. Kishler, Li Chen
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Patent number: 9680220Abstract: A system that incorporates the subject disclosure may include, for example, a circuit for initiating a first multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO) communication session with a primary base station, and initiating a second MIMO communication session with a first secondary base station of a plurality of secondary base stations without terminating the first MIMO communication session with the primary base station. The primary base station can include a primary antenna system having a first communication range, while each of the plurality of secondary base stations can include a secondary antenna system having a second communication range that is a subset of the first communication range of the primary antenna system. The plurality of secondary base stations can correspond to a plurality of small cell sites distributed within the first communication range of the primary base station. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2014Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: Achilles Technology Management Co. II, Inc.Inventors: Duane Rabe, Frank M. Caimi, Mark T. Montgomery, Mark W. Kishler
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Patent number: 9660337Abstract: One or more embodiments are directed to a multimode antenna structure for transmitting and receiving electromagnetic signals in a communications device. The communications device includes circuitry for processing signals communicated to and from the antenna structure. The antenna structure is configured for optimal operation in a given frequency range. The antenna structure includes a plurality of antenna ports operatively coupled to the circuitry, and a plurality of antenna elements, each operatively coupled to a different one of the antenna ports. Each of the plurality of antenna elements is configured to have an electrical length selected to provide optimal operation within the given frequency range. The antenna structure also includes one or more connecting elements electrically connecting the antenna elements such that electrical currents on one antenna element flow to a connected neighboring antenna element and generally bypass the antenna port coupled to the neighboring antenna element.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2016Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: Achilles Technology Management Co II. Inc.Inventors: Mark T. Montgomery, Frank M. Caimi, Mark W. Kishler
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Patent number: 9627753Abstract: A system that incorporates the subject disclosure may include, for example, a circuit for determining a magnitude difference between a first signal supplied to an antenna and a second signal radiated by the antenna, determining a phase difference between the first signal supplied to the antenna and the second signal radiated by the antenna, measuring a change in reactance of an antenna, detecting an offset in an operating frequency of the antenna based on one of the magnitude difference, the phase difference, the change in reactance, or any combination thereof, and adjusting a resonant frequency of the antenna to mitigate the offset in the operating frequency of the antenna. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2014Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: Achilles Technology Management Co II, Inc.Inventors: Frank M. Caimi, Mark T. Montgomery, Duane Rabe, Li Chen, Mark W. Kishler
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Publication number: 20170040670Abstract: A communication device that incorporates the subject disclosure may include, for example, a conductive cover, an antenna structure, and a circuit. The antenna structure can comprise a first portion of the conductive cover having a first slot formed therein. The first portion can form a first antenna element for converting between first electromagnetic signals and first electrical signals. The first slot can define a shape of a trade dress design in the conductive cover. The circuit can be communicatively coupled to first edges of the first slot to define a first port. The circuit can perform operations comprising transmitting the first electronic signals into the first antenna element. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2016Publication date: February 9, 2017Inventors: Li Chen, Frank M. Caimi, Mark T. Montgomery, Mark W. Kishler
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Patent number: 9496609Abstract: A system that incorporates the subject disclosure may include, for example, a circuit for receiving bandwidth utilization information associated with each of a plurality of communication nodes, and initiating communications with a communication node selected from the plurality of communication nodes according to a comparison of the bandwidth utilization information and a measure of quality of a communication link of each of the plurality of communication nodes. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2014Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: Achilles Technology Management Co II, Inc.Inventors: John Marshall, Frank M. Caimi, Mark T. Montgomery, Mark W. Kishler
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Patent number: 9478856Abstract: A system that incorporates the subject disclosure may include, for example, a circuit for receiving bandwidth utilization information associated with each of a plurality of communication nodes, and initiating communications with a communication node selected from the plurality of communication nodes according to a comparison of the bandwidth utilization information and a measure of quality of a communication link of each of the plurality of communication nodes. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2014Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: Achilles Technology Management CO II, Inc.Inventors: John Marshall, Frank M. Caimi, Mark T. Montgomery, Mark W. Kishler
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Patent number: 9444139Abstract: A method that incorporates the subject disclosure may include, for example, obtaining, by a first base station comprising a processor, information regarding a trajectory of a communication device. The method can also include determining a location of the communication device relative to a second base station. The method can also include transmitting a recommendation to the communication device regarding adjusting an antenna configuration of the communication device to facilitate data communication services with the second base while maintaining voice communications services with the first base station. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2014Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignee: Achilles Technology Management Co II, Inc.Inventors: Mark T. Montgomery, Frank M. Caimi, Li Chen, Robert Giometti, Duane Rabe
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Publication number: 20160248155Abstract: A system that incorporates the subject disclosure may include, for example, a circuit for obtaining a desired bandwidth of operation of the antenna structure, adjusting a bandwidth of the antenna to achieve the desired bandwidth of operation of the antenna structure, and tuning the antenna to a new resonant frequency to accommodate transmitting or receiving RF signals at a desired band of operation. The antenna at the new resonant frequency is at least approximately at the desired bandwidth of operation of the antenna structure. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2016Publication date: August 25, 2016Inventors: MARK T. MONTGOMERY, FRANK M. CAIMI
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Patent number: 9413065Abstract: A system that incorporates the subject disclosure may include, for example, a circuit for receiving a request to initiate a multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO) communication session, and configuring a first antenna module and a second antenna module of a communication device to enable the MIMO communication session. The MIMO communication session can combine at least a portion of spectrum between a plurality of bands shared by the first antenna module and the second antenna module. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2014Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: Skycross, Inc.Inventors: Frank M. Caimi, Mark T. Montgomery, Mark W. Kishler, Bob Giometti, Warren Weiner
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Publication number: 20160226546Abstract: A method is provided introducing a phase offset between signals applied to antenna ports of an antenna having multiple antenna elements, such that a first signal applied to one of the antenna ports operatively coupled to one of the antenna elements has a different phase than a second signal applied to another one of antenna ports operatively coupled to another one of the antenna elements to obtain an antenna pattern control. A reduced power is used that is lower than the power used in a non-pattern control operation of the antenna such that a wireless link performance criteria is met with equipment at a far-field point using the reduced power compared to the non-pattern control operation, thereby reducing near field radiation.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2016Publication date: August 4, 2016Inventors: Mark T. Montgomery, Frank M. Caimi, Paul A. Tornatta, JR., Mark W. Kishler, Li Chen
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Publication number: 20160190684Abstract: One or more embodiments are directed to a multimode antenna structure for transmitting and receiving electromagnetic signals in a communications device. The communications device includes circuitry for processing signals communicated to and from the antenna structure. The antenna structure is configured for optimal operation in a given frequency range. The antenna structure includes a plurality of antenna ports operatively coupled to the circuitry, and a plurality of antenna elements, each operatively coupled to a different one of the antenna ports. Each of the plurality of antenna elements is configured to have an electrical length selected to provide optimal operation within the given frequency range. The antenna structure also includes one or more connecting elements electrically connecting the antenna elements such that electrical currents on one antenna element flow to a connected neighboring antenna element and generally bypass the antenna port coupled to the neighboring antenna element.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2016Publication date: June 30, 2016Inventors: Mark T. Montgomery, Frank M. Caimi, Mark W. Kishler
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Patent number: 9368869Abstract: A communication device that incorporates the subject disclosure may include, for example, a conductive cover, an antenna structure, and a circuit. The antenna structure can comprise a first portion of the conductive cover having a first slot formed therein. The first portion can form a first antenna element for converting between first electromagnetic signals and first electrical signals. The first slot can define a shape of a trade dress design in the conductive cover. The circuit can be communicatively coupled to first edges of the first slot to define a first port. The circuit can perform operations comprising transmitting the first electronic signals into the first antenna element. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2014Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: SKYCROSS, INC.Inventors: Li Chen, Frank M. Caimi, Mark T. Montgomery, Mark W. Kishler
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Patent number: 9362619Abstract: A system that incorporates the subject disclosure may include, for example, a circuit for obtaining a desired bandwidth of operation of the antenna structure, adjusting a bandwidth of the antenna to achieve the desired bandwidth of operation of the antenna structure, and tuning the antenna to a new resonant frequency to accommodate transmitting or receiving RF signals at a desired band of operation. The antenna at the new resonant frequency is at least approximately at the desired bandwidth of operation of the antenna structure. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2014Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: SKYCROSS, INC.Inventors: Mark T. Montgomery, Frank M. Caimi
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Patent number: 9337548Abstract: A method is provided introducing a phase difference between signals at antenna ports of an antenna such that a first signal at one of the antenna ports has a different phase than a second signal at another one of antenna ports to obtain an antenna pattern control. A reduced power is used that is lower than the power used in a non-pattern control operation of the antenna such that a wireless link performance criteria is met with equipment at a far-field point using the reduced power compared to the non-pattern control operation, thereby reducing a specific absorption rate.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2015Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: SKYCROSS, INC.Inventors: Mark T Montgomery, Frank M Caimi, Paul A Tornatta, Mark W Kishler, Li Chen
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Patent number: 9318803Abstract: One or more embodiments are directed to a multimode antenna structure for transmitting and receiving electromagnetic signals in a communications device. The communications device includes circuitry for processing signals communicated to and from the antenna structure. The antenna structure is configured for optimal operation in a given frequency range. The antenna structure includes a plurality of antenna ports operatively coupled to the circuitry, and a plurality of antenna elements, each operatively coupled to a different one of the antenna ports. Each of the plurality of antenna elements is configured to have an electrical length selected to provide optimal operation within the given frequency range. The antenna structure also includes one or more connecting elements electrically connecting the antenna elements such that electrical currents on one antenna element flow to a connected neighboring antenna element and generally bypass the antenna port coupled to the neighboring antenna element.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2014Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: Skycross, Inc.Inventors: Mark T. Montgomery, Frank M. Caimi, Mark W. Kishler
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Publication number: 20150303590Abstract: A method is provided introducing a phase difference between signals at antenna ports of an antenna such that a first signal at one of the antenna ports has a different phase than a second signal at another one of antenna ports to obtain an antenna pattern control. A reduced power is used that is lower than the power used in a non-pattern control operation of the antenna such that a wireless link performance criteria is met with equipment at a far-field point using the reduced power compared to the non-pattern control operation, thereby reducing a specific absorption rate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2015Publication date: October 22, 2015Inventors: Mark T Montgomery, Frank M Caimi, Paul A Tornatta, Mark W Kishler, Li Chen