Patents by Inventor Gustave R. Stroes

Gustave R. Stroes 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).

  • Dual pitch jack screw for ODU alignment
    Patent number: 9768488
    Abstract: A method, apparatus and system for aligning an antenna reflector with satellites in a satellite configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: THE DIRECTV GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Romulo Pontual, Henry Derovanessian, Benjamin Mui, Gustave R. Stroes
  • Integrated ODU controller for antenna pointing
    Patent number: 8982004
    Abstract: A method and system for aligning an antenna reflector with satellites in a satellite configuration. A method in accordance with the present invention comprises pointing the reflector to a position along an orbital arc used in the satellite configuration, commanding a Single Wire Multiswitch circuits which is coupled to the reflector of the antenna to output a signal from at least one satellite at the orbital slot, and adjusting the reflector to maximize reception of the signal from the orbital slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: The DIRECTV Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Santoru, John L. Norin, Dipak M. Shah, Gustave R. Stroes, David J. Kuether, Shamik Maitra, Benjamin Mui, Ernest C. Chen
  • Antenna peak strength finder
    Patent number: 8134512
    Abstract: Methods, apparatuses and systems for aligning an antenna reflector with satellites in a satellite configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: The DIRECTV Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Ernest C. Chen, Gustave R. Stroes, Yang-Yang Shi, Guangcai Zhou
  • ODU alignment procedure using circularly polarized signals allocated to specific satellites
    Patent number: 8044872
    Abstract: A method and system for aligning an antenna reflector with satellites in a satellite configuration. A method in accordance with the present invention comprises pointing the reflector to an orbital slot used in the satellite configuration, wherein only one satellite in the orbital slot transmits first circularly polarized signals, and adjusting the reflector to maximize reception of the first circularly polarized signals from the orbital slot. A system in accordance with the present invention comprises a reflector, a power meter coupled to the reflector, wherein the power meter and reflector are tuned to receive first circularly polarized signals, and an alignment mechanism, coupled to the reflector, wherein the alignment mechanism is manipulated to point the reflector at an orbital slot wherein only one satellite in the orbital slot transmits the first circularly polarized signals, and to adjust the reflector to maximize reception of the first circularly polarized signals from the orbital slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: The DIRECTV Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Gustave R. Stroes, Benjamin Mui
  • ODU alignment procedure using circularly polarized squint
    Patent number: 7978142
    Abstract: A method and system for aligning an antenna reflector with satellites in a satellite configuration. A method in accordance with the present invention comprises coarsely pointing the reflector to an orbital slot used in the satellite configuration, wherein at least one satellite in the orbital slot transmits first circularly polarized signals, and adjusting the reflector to maximize reception of the first circularly polarized signals from the orbital slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: The DIRECTV Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Gustave R. Stroes, Benjamin Mui
  • Single-wire multiswitch and channelized RF cable test meter
    Patent number: 7912427
    Abstract: Multiple embodiments of systems for testing the delivery of satellite and cable television signals are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: The DIRECTV Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Santoru, David J. Kuether, Benjamin Mui, Shamik Maitra, Dipak M. Shah, Romulo Pontual, James R. Butterworth, Philip J. Goswitz, Ernest C. Chen, Gustave R. Stroes, Bradley T. Ito
  • Method and apparatus for receiving dual band signals from a common orbital location with an outdoor unit using a frequency selective subreflector and additional antenna feed
    Patent number: 7639980
    Abstract: A system 10 that includes a first satellite 14 at a first orbital slot B includes a first transponder 32 generating a first downlink signal at a first frequency and a second downlink signal at a second frequency. An outdoor unit 50 is directed toward the first satellite 14. The outdoor unit includes a support structure 80 and a reflector 64 coupled to the support structure 80 and reflecting the first downlink signal from a first satellite. A first reflector reflects the second downlink signal from the first satellite. A first feed 66 is coupled to the support structure and receives the first downlink signal. A reflector 72 having frequency selective surface 74 coupled to the support structure 80 reflects the second downlink signal and passes the first downlink signal therethrough. The second feed 70B is coupled to the support structure 80 and receives the second downlink signal reflected from the frequency selective surface 74.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: The DIRECTV Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Gustave R. Stroes, Patrick J. Loner, Joseph Santoru, Ernest C. Chen, Navid Motamed
  • Single-wire multiswitch and channelized RF cable test meter
    Publication number: 20080209478
    Abstract: Multiple embodiments of systems for testing the delivery of satellite and cable television signals are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2008
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Applicant: THE DIRECTV GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph Santoru, David J. Kuether, Benjamin Mui, Shamik Maitra, Dipak M. Shah, Romulo Pontual, James R. Butterworth, Philip J. Goswitz, Ernest C. Chen, Gustave R. Stroes, Bradley T. Ito
  • ODU ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE USING CIRCULARLY POLARIZED SIGNALS ALLOCATED TO SPECIFIC SATELLITES
    Publication number: 20080165070
    Abstract: A method and system for aligning an antenna reflector with satellites in a satellite configuration. A method in accordance with the present invention comprises pointing the reflector to an orbital slot used in the satellite configuration, wherein only one satellite in the orbital slot transmits first circularly polarized signals, and adjusting the reflector to maximize reception of the first circularly polarized signals from the orbital slot. A system in accordance with the present invention comprises a reflector, a power meter coupled to the reflector, wherein the power meter and reflector are tuned to receive first circularly polarized signals, and an alignment mechanism, coupled to the reflector, wherein the alignment mechanism is manipulated to point the reflector at an orbital slot wherein only one satellite in the orbital slot transmits the first circularly polarized signals, and to adjust the reflector to maximize reception of the first circularly polarized signals from the orbital slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2008
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Applicant: THE DIRECTV GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Gustave R. Stroes, Benjamin Mui
  • ODU ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE USING CIRCULARLY POLARIZED SQUINT
    Publication number: 20080165069
    Abstract: A method and system for aligning an antenna reflector with satellites in a satellite configuration. A method in accordance with the present invention comprises coarsely pointing the reflector to an orbital slot used in the satellite configuration, wherein at least one satellite in the orbital slot transmits first circularly polarized signals, and adjusting the reflector to maximize reception of the first circularly polarized signals from the orbital slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2008
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Applicant: THE DIRECTV GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Gustave R. Stroes, Benjamin Mui
  • Method and apparatus for receiving dual band signals from a common orbital location with an outdoor unit using a frequency selective subreflector and additional antenna feed
    Publication number: 20080120654
    Abstract: A system 10 that includes a first satellite 14 at a first orbital slot B includes a first transponder 32 generating a first downlink signal at a first frequency and a second downlink signal at a second frequency. An outdoor unit 50 is directed toward the first satellite 14. The outdoor unit includes a support structure 80 and a reflector 64 coupled to the support structure 80 and reflecting the first downlink signal from a first satellite. A first reflector reflects the second downlink signal from the first satellite. A first feed 66 is coupled to the support structure and receives the first downlink signal. A reflector 72 having frequency selective surface 74 coupled to the support structure 80 reflects the second downlink signal and passes the first downlink signal therethrough. The second feed 70B is coupled to the support structure 80 and receives the second downlink signal reflected from the frequency selective surface 74.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2006
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventors: Gustave R. Stroes, Patrick J. Loner, Joseph Santoru, Ernest C. Chen, Navid Motamed