Patents by Inventor James Thomas Shaneyfelt

James Thomas Shaneyfelt 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).

  • Multiple-tier satelite communication system and method of operation thereof
    Patent number: 6078810
    Abstract: A method and apparatus have been described for combining multiple satellite constellations into a cooperative network. A GEO tier of satellites receives information to be broadcasted to earth. The GEO tier receives the information from global hubs, regional hubs, and local hubs. Local program material is combined with regional and global program material by either the regional hub or a GEO satellite.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Andrew Olds, James Thomas Shaneyfelt, John Richard Kane, Carl Myron Wagner