Patents by Inventor John Shamblin
John 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).
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Patent number: 11380992Abstract: An active antenna for UHF/VHF signal receiving is described, the active antenna being capable of configuration in one of a plurality of possible modes. The active antenna includes an antenna element configured for multiple resonances in the UHF/VHF bands, and capable of generating multiple radiation modes as well as active impedance matching using a microprocessor and multi-port switch having variable or multiple selectable modes. The active antenna may include a second antenna element arranged in a right-angle orientation with respect to the first antenna element. The first antenna element, second antenna element, or a combination may be selected for receiving signals in at a desired frequency. A three-dimensional antenna assembly is also described. Each of the examples illustrate an active beam steering antenna capable of UHF/VHF signal receiving.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2019Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: KYOCERA AVX Components (San Diego), Inc.Inventors: John Shamblin, Rowland Jones, Jeffrey Shamblin, Michael Roe, Dhaval Bhavnagari
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Patent number: 11284064Abstract: An antenna system for use with a media device is provided. The antenna system includes a multi-mode active antenna configurable to operate in a plurality of modes. Each mode of the plurality of has a distinct radiation pattern. The antenna system includes a supplemental tuner that is separate from a primary tuner associated with the media device. The antenna system includes a switching device movable between at least two positions to selectively couple the active antenna to the supplemental tuner. When the switching device is in a first position, the active antenna is coupled to the supplemental tuner. When the switching device is in a second position, the active antenna is coupled to the media device.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2020Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: Ethertronics, Inc.Inventors: Michael Roe, John Shamblin, Vahid Manian, Dhaval Bhavnagari
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Patent number: 11264711Abstract: An antenna assembly is disclosed including a ground plane having a first longitudinal edge and a second longitudinal edge. The first and second longitudinal edges may extend in a longitudinal direction and may be spaced apart in a lateral direction that is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. The ground plane may define a first plurality of slots that are open to the first longitudinal edge and a second plurality of slots that are open to the second longitudinal edge. The antenna assembly may also include a patch antenna spaced apart from the ground plane and arranged in parallel with the ground plane. The patch antenna may have a pair of opposite edges and may define a first plurality of slots that are open to one of the pair of opposite edges of the patch antenna. In some embodiments, the antenna assembly may include one or more parasitic elements that also define a plurality of slots.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2020Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Assignee: AVX Antenna, Inc.Inventor: John Shamblin
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Publication number: 20200396443Abstract: An antenna system for use with a media device is provided. The antenna system includes a multi-mode active antenna configurable to operate in a plurality of modes. Each mode of the plurality of has a distinct radiation pattern. The antenna system includes a supplemental tuner that is separate from a primary tuner associated with the media device. The antenna system includes a switching device movable between at least two positions to selectively couple the active antenna to the supplemental tuner. When the switching device is in a first position, the active antenna is coupled to the supplemental tuner. When the switching device is in a second position, the active antenna is coupled to the media device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2020Publication date: December 17, 2020Inventors: Michael Roe, John Shamblin, Vahid Manian, Dhaval Bhavnagari
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Patent number: 10764573Abstract: An antenna system for use with a media device is provided. The antenna system includes a multi-mode active antenna configurable to operate in a plurality of modes. Each mode of the plurality of has a distinct radiation pattern. The antenna system includes a supplemental tuner that is separate from a primary tuner associated with the media device. The antenna system includes a switching device movable between at least two positions to selectively couple the active antenna to the supplemental tuner. When the switching device is in a first position, the active antenna is coupled to the supplemental tuner. When the switching device is in a second position, the active antenna is coupled to the media device.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2019Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: Ethertronics, Inc.Inventors: Michael Roe, John Shamblin, Vahid Manian, Dhaval Bhavnagari
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Publication number: 20200243963Abstract: An antenna assembly is disclosed including a ground plane having a first longitudinal edge and a second longitudinal edge. The first and second longitudinal edges may extend in a longitudinal direction and may be spaced apart in a lateral direction that is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. The ground plane may define a first plurality of slots that are open to the first longitudinal edge and a second plurality of slots that are open to the second longitudinal edge. The antenna assembly may also include a patch antenna spaced apart from the ground plane and arranged in parallel with the ground plane. The patch antenna may have a pair of opposite edges and may define a first plurality of slots that are open to one of the pair of opposite edges of the patch antenna. In some embodiments, the antenna assembly may include one or more parasitic elements that also define a plurality of slots.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2020Publication date: July 30, 2020Inventor: John Shamblin
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Patent number: 10629987Abstract: An antenna assembly is disclosed including a ground plane having a first longitudinal edge and a second longitudinal edge. The first and second longitudinal edges may extend in a longitudinal direction and may be spaced apart in a lateral direction that is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. The ground plane may define a first plurality of slots that are open to the first longitudinal edge and a second plurality of slots that are open to the second longitudinal edge. The antenna assembly may also include a patch antenna spaced apart from the ground plane and arranged in parallel with the ground plane. The patch antenna may have a pair of opposite edges and may define a first plurality of slots that are open to one of the pair of opposite edges of the patch antenna. In some embodiments, the antenna assembly may include one or more parasitic elements that also define a plurality of slots.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2018Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: AVX ANTENNA, INC.Inventor: John Shamblin
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Publication number: 20200119446Abstract: An active antenna for UHF/VHF signal receiving is described, the active antenna being capable of configuration in one of a plurality of possible modes. The active antenna includes an antenna element configured for multiple resonances in the UHF/VHF bands, and capable of generating multiple radiation modes as well as active impedance matching using a microprocessor and multi-port switch having variable or multiple selectable modes. The active antenna may include a second antenna element arranged in a right-angle orientation with respect to the first antenna element. The first antenna element, second antenna element, or a combination may be selected for receiving signals in at a desired frequency. A three-dimensional antenna assembly is also described. Each of the examples illustrate an active beam steering antenna capable of UHF/VHF signal receiving.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: John Shamblin, Rowland Jones, Jeffrey Shamblin, Michael Roe, Dhaval Bhavnagari
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Publication number: 20190394456Abstract: An antenna system for use with a media device is provided. The antenna system includes a multi-mode active antenna configurable to operate in a plurality of modes. Each mode of the plurality of has a distinct radiation pattern. The antenna system includes a supplemental tuner that is separate from a primary tuner associated with the media device. The antenna system includes a switching device movable between at least two positions to selectively couple the active antenna to the supplemental tuner. When the switching device is in a first position, the active antenna is coupled to the supplemental tuner. When the switching device is in a second position, the active antenna is coupled to the media device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2019Publication date: December 26, 2019Inventors: Michael Roe, John Shamblin, Vahid Manian, Dhaval Bhavnagari
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Patent number: 10511093Abstract: An active antenna for UHF/VHF signal receiving is described, the active antenna being capable of configuration in one of a plurality of possible modes. The active antenna includes an antenna element configured for multiple resonances in the UHF/VHF bands, and capable of generating multiple radiation modes as well as active impedance matching using a microprocessor and multi-port switch having variable or multiple selectable modes. The active antenna may include a second antenna element arranged in a right-angle orientation with respect to the first antenna element. The first antenna element, second antenna element, or a combination may be selected for receiving signals in at a desired frequency. A three-dimensional antenna assembly is also described. Each of the examples illustrate an active beam steering antenna capable of UHF/VHF signal receiving.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2017Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: Ethertronics, Inc.Inventors: John Shamblin, Rowland Jones, Jeffrey Shamblin, Michael Roe, Dhaval Bhavnagari
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Patent number: 10419749Abstract: An antenna system for use with a media device is provided. The antenna system includes a multi-mode active antenna configurable to operate in a plurality of modes. Each mode of the plurality of has a distinct radiation pattern. The antenna system includes a supplemental tuner that is separate from a primary tuner associated with the media device. The antenna system includes a switching device movable between at least two positions to selectively couple the active antenna to the supplemental tuner. When the switching device is in a first position, the active antenna is coupled to the supplemental tuner. When the switching device is in a second position, the active antenna is coupled to the media device.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2018Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: Ethertronics, Inc.Inventors: Michael Roe, John Shamblin, Vahid Manian, Dhaval Bhavnagari
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Publication number: 20190131699Abstract: An antenna assembly is disclosed including a ground plane having a first longitudinal edge and a second longitudinal edge. The first and second longitudinal edges may extend in a longitudinal direction and may be spaced apart in a lateral direction that is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. The ground plane may define a first plurality of slots that are open to the first longitudinal edge and a second plurality of slots that are open to the second longitudinal edge. The antenna assembly may also include a patch antenna spaced apart from the ground plane and arranged in parallel with the ground plane. The patch antenna may have a pair of opposite edges and may define a first plurality of slots that are open to one of the pair of opposite edges of the patch antenna. In some embodiments, the antenna assembly may include one or more parasitic elements that also define a plurality of slots.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventor: John Shamblin
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Patent number: 10164329Abstract: A wideband array capable of MIMO operation and possessing low Passive Intermodulation (PIM) characteristics is described for use in Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) and other applications which require low PIM levels. The antenna can be configured to provide a narrow radiated beamwidth across multiple frequency bands and can support high power levels. A novel antenna design is implemented to populate the array configuration, wherein both fed and counterpoise elements are isolated from the ground plane to provide low PIM performance, while maintaining constant beamwidth across wide frequency ranges.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2016Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: Ethertronics, Inc.Inventors: John Shamblin, Jeffrey Shamblin, Laurent Desclos
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Publication number: 20180367791Abstract: An antenna system for use with a media device is provided. The antenna system includes a multi-mode active antenna configurable to operate in a plurality of modes. Each mode of the plurality of has a distinct radiation pattern. The antenna system includes a supplemental tuner that is separate from a primary tuner associated with the media device. The antenna system includes a switching device movable between at least two positions to selectively couple the active antenna to the supplemental tuner. When the switching device is in a first position, the active antenna is coupled to the supplemental tuner. When the switching device is in a second position, the active antenna is coupled to the media device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: Michael Roe, John Shamblin, Vahid Manian, Dhaval Bhavnagari
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Publication number: 20180351253Abstract: An active antenna for UHF/VHF signal receiving is described, the active antenna being capable of configuration in one of a plurality of possible modes. The active antenna includes an antenna element configured for multiple resonances in the UHF/VHF bands, and capable of generating multiple radiation modes as well as active impedance matching using a microprocessor and multi-port switch having variable or multiple selectable modes. The active antenna may include a second antenna element arranged in a right-angle orientation with respect to the first antenna element. The first antenna element, second antenna element, or a combination may be selected for receiving signals in at a desired frequency. A three-dimensional antenna assembly is also described. Each of the examples illustrate an active beam steering antenna capable of UHF/VHF signal receiving.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2017Publication date: December 6, 2018Applicant: ETHERTRONICS, INC.Inventors: John Shamblin, Rowland Jones, Jeffrey Shamblin, Michael Rowe, Dhaval Bhavnagari
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Publication number: 20170125912Abstract: A wideband array capable of MIMO operation and possessing low Passive Intermodulation (PIM) characteristics is described for use in Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) and other applications which require low PIM levels. The antenna can be configured to provide a narrow radiated beamwidth across multiple frequency bands and can support high power levels. A novel antenna design is implemented to populate the array configuration, wherein both fed and counterpoise elements are isolated from the ground plane to provide low PIM performance, while maintaining constant beamwidth across wide frequency ranges.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2016Publication date: May 4, 2017Applicant: Ethertronics, Inc.Inventors: John Shamblin, Jeffrey Shamblin, Laurent Desclos