Patents by Inventor Jeff Shamblin

Jeff Shamblin 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: 9793597
    Abstract: A multi-frequency antenna comprising an IMD element, one or more active tuning elements and one or more parasitic elements. The IMD element is used in combination with the active tuning and parasitic elements for enabling a variable frequency at which the antenna operates, wherein, when excited, the parasitic elements may couple with the IMD element to change an operating characteristic of the IMD element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: Ethertronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeff Shamblin, Chulmin Han, Rowland Jones, Sebastian Rowson, Laurent Desclos
  • Patent number: 9660348
    Abstract: A multi-function array is described where several communication system functions are realized using the same antenna architecture. An array of antenna elements where each antenna element can generate multiple radiation patterns is described; the multiple radiation patterns from each antenna element provides increased capability and flexibility in generating a phased array, a MIMO antenna system, a receive diversity antenna system, as well as direction finding feature by way of an interferometer function provided by one or multiple elements. The small volume attributes of the antenna elements populating the array lend this technique to mobile wireless devices as well as access points.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: ETHERTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Jeff Shamblin, Laurent Desclos, Sebastian Rowson
  • Publication number: 20150022408
    Abstract: A multi-frequency antenna comprising an IMD element, one or more active tuning elements and one or more parasitic elements. The IMD element is used in combination with the active tuning and parasitic elements for enabling a variable frequency at which the antenna operates, wherein, when excited, the parasitic elements may couple with the IMD element to change an operating characteristic of the IMD element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventors: Jeff Shamblin, Chulmin Han, Rowland Jones, Sebastian Rowson, Laurent Desclos
  • Publication number: 20140184454
    Abstract: A multi-function array is described where several communication system functions are realized using the same antenna architecture. An array of antenna elements where each antenna element can generate multiple radiation patterns is described; the multiple radiation patterns from each antenna element provides increased capability and flexibility in generating a phased array, a MIMO antenna system, a receive diversity antenna system, as well as direction finding feature by way of an interferometer function provided by one or multiple elements. The small volume attributes of the antenna elements populating the array lend this technique to mobile wireless devices as well as access points.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: ETHERTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Jeff Shamblin, Laurent Desclos, Sebastian Rowson
  • Publication number: 20120280871
    Abstract: A multi-frequency antenna comprising an IMD element, one or more active tuning elements and one or more parasitic elements. The IMD element is used in combination with the active tuning and parasitic elements for enabling a variable frequency at which the antenna operates, wherein, when excited, the parasitic elements may couple with the IMD element to change an operating characteristic of the IMD element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2011
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: ETHERTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Jeff Shamblin, Chulmin Han, Rowland Jones, Sebastian Rowson, Laurent Desclos
  • Patent number: 7898482
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes a system and method for conducting radio frequency signals using multiple layers. In some implementations, a signal transfer element configured to passively transfer RF signals between a first region and a second region includes a first conductor layer having a first continuous conductor configured as a first portion of a first antenna, a transmission line, and a first portion of a second antenna. The first antenna and the second antenna are configured to wirelessly receive and transmit Radio Frequency (RF) signals. The signal transfer element also includes a second conductor layer having a second continuous conductor configured as a second portion of the first antenna, a ground plane, and a second portion of the second antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: Sirit Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce B. Roesner, Wolf Bielas, Jeff Shamblin
  • Publication number: 20110012800
    Abstract: A multi-frequency antenna comprising an IMD element, one or more active tuning elements and one or more parasitic elements. The IMD element is used in combination with the active tuning and parasitic elements for enabling a variable frequency at which the antenna operates, wherein, when excited, the parasitic elements may couple with the IMD element to change an operating characteristic of the IMD element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2010
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Applicant: ETHERTRONICS, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeff Shamblin, Chulmin Han, Rowland Jones, Sebastian Rowson, Laurent Desclos
  • Patent number: 7830320
    Abstract: A multi-frequency antenna comprising an IMD element, active tuning elements and parasitic elements. The IMD element is used in combination with the active tuning and parasitic elements for enabling a variable frequency at which the antenna operates, wherein, when excited, the parasitic elements may couple with the IMD element to change an operating characteristic of the IMD element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Ethertronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeff Shamblin, ChulMin Han, Rowland Jones, Sebastian Rowson, Laurent Desclos
  • Publication number: 20100097223
    Abstract: The present system provides a tag having one or more components comprising a physically rugged structure which can be attached to a product in a manner that renders the product inoperable, defaced, or that otherwise denies access to the intended use or value of the product until it is “unlocked” by means of a wireless communication, such as by a radio frequency transmission. The tag comprises a latching mechanism comprising in part an “actuator” and a “gripper”.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Inventors: James Robert Kruest, Paul Atkinson, George M. Wohlhieter, Daniel Kline, Thomas F. McGee, Jeff Shamblin
  • Publication number: 20090267862
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes a system and method for conducting radio frequency signals using multiple layers. In some implementations, a signal transfer element configured to passively transfer RF signals between a first region and a second region includes a first conductor layer having a first continuous conductor configured as a first portion of a first antenna, a transmission line, and a first portion of a second antenna. The first antenna and the second antenna are configured to wirelessly receive and transmit Radio Frequency (RF) signals. The signal transfer element also includes a second conductor layer having a second continuous conductor configured as a second portion of the first antenna, a ground plane, and a second portion of the second antenna.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2008
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Applicant: SIRIT TECHNOLOGIES INC.
    Inventors: Bruce B. Roesner, Wolf Bielas, Jeff Shamblin
  • Publication number: 20090051611
    Abstract: A multi-frequency antenna comprising an IMD element, active tuning elements and parasitic elements. The IMD element is used in combination with the active tuning and parasitic elements for enabling a variable frequency at which the antenna operates, wherein, when excited, the parasitic elements may couple with the IMD element to change an operating characteristic of the IMD element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2007
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Inventors: Jeff Shamblin, ChulMin Han, Rowland Jones, Sebastian Rowson, Laurent Desclos
  • Patent number: 7339531
    Abstract: Various resonant modes of a multiresonant antenna structure share at least portions of the structure volume. The basic antenna element has a substantially planar structure with a planar conductor and a pair of parallel elongated conductors, each having a first end electrically connected to the planar conductor. Additional elements may be coupled to the basic element in an array. In this way, individual antenna structures share common elements and volumes, thereby increasing the ratio of relative bandwidth to volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: Ethertronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Laurent Desclos, Gregory Poilasne, Jeff Shamblin, Sebastian Rowson
  • Patent number: 6943730
    Abstract: A design and physical configuration for multi-frequency, low-profile, capacitively loaded magnetic dipole (CLMD) antennas to be used in wireless communications. One component of the CLMD antenna having one to three metal plates, and one component having one to n elements. The range of frequencies covered to be determined by the shape, size, and number of elements in the physical configuration of the components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Assignee: Ethertronics Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory Poilasne, Jeff Shamblin, Laurent Desclos, Sebastian Rowson
  • Patent number: 6919857
    Abstract: Differential mode capacitively loaded magnetic dipole designs are provided for usage in various applications. Impedance matching may be accomplished with changes to antenna structures without concomitant changes in resonant frequency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2005
    Assignee: Ethertronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeff Shamblin, Laurent Desclos, Gregory Poilasne, Sebastian Rowson
  • Patent number: 6911940
    Abstract: Designs and physical configurations for multi-frequency, low-profile, capacitively loaded magnetic dipole antennas with active elements to be used in wireless communications covering multiple band application are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2005
    Assignee: Ethertronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory Poilasne, Laurent Desclos, Sebastian Rowson, Jeff Shamblin
  • Publication number: 20040233111
    Abstract: Various resonant modes of a multiresonant antenna structure share at least portions of the structure volume. The basic antenna element has a substantially planar structure with a planar conductor and a pair of parallel elongated conductors, each having a first end electrically connected to the planar conductor. Additional elements may be coupled to the basic element in an array. In this way, individual antenna structures share common elements and volumes, thereby increasing the ratio of relative bandwidth to volume.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2004
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Applicant: Ethertronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Laurent Desclos, Gregory Poilasne, Jeff Shamblin, Sebastian Rowson
  • Publication number: 20040145523
    Abstract: Differential mode capacitively loaded magnetic dipole designs are provided for usage in various applications. Impedance matching may be accomplished with changes to antenna structures without concomitant changes in resonant frequency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2003
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Inventors: Jeff Shamblin, Laurent Desclos, Gregory Poilasne, Sebastian Rowson
  • Patent number: 6744410
    Abstract: A design and physical configuration for multi-frequency, low-profile, capacitively loaded antenna with integrated filters to be used in wireless communications. One element having one to n plates, and one antenna having one to n elements. The range of frequencies covered to be determined by the shape, size, and number of elements in the physical configuration of the antenna. Frequencies covered to be filtered by 1 to n in-line or adjunct filters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Ethertronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeff Shamblin, Laurent Desclos, Gregory Poilasne, Sebastian Rowson
  • Publication number: 20040095281
    Abstract: Designs and physical configurations for multi-frequency, low-profile, capacitively loaded magnetic dipole antennas with active elements to be used in wireless communications covering multiple band application are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2002
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Inventors: Gregory Poilasne, Laurent Desclos, Sebastian Rowson, Jeff Shamblin
  • Patent number: 6717551
    Abstract: Multi-frequency, low-profile, capacitively loaded magnetic dipole antennas to be used in wireless communications. Each antenna comprises one to n antenna elements and each element having one to n arms. The various antenna embodiments can cover a range of frequencies to be determined by the shape, size, and number of elements in the physical configuration of the antenna. The antenna configuration can also be adapted to expand frequency bands covered by the antenna or to fit within space restrictions dictated by specific antenna applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Assignee: Ethertronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Laurent Desclos, Jeff Shamblin, Gregory Poilasne, Vaneet Pathak, Sebastian Rowson