Patents by Inventor Peter Blaney
Peter Blaney 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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Publication number: 20230420865Abstract: A multiple-feed antenna system includes a first feed configured to communicate signals in a first frequency range of a plurality of frequency ranges and a second feed configured to communicate signals in a second frequency range of the plurality of frequency ranges. A subreflector assembly is configured to move among multiple positions that include a first position and a second position. When the subreflector assembly is in the first position, a first element of the subreflector assembly redirects a signal reflected by a primary reflector to the first feed. When the subreflector assembly is in the second position, a second element of the subreflector assembly redirects the signal reflected by the primary reflector to the second feed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2023Publication date: December 28, 2023Inventors: RAMI ADADA, TRUSHAR PATEL, WEI-JUNG GUAN, PETER BLANEY
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Patent number: 11699859Abstract: A multiple-feed antenna system includes a first feed configured to communicate signals in a first frequency range of a plurality of frequency ranges and a second feed configured to communicate signals in a second frequency range of the plurality of frequency ranges. A subreflector assembly is configured to move among multiple positions that include a first position and a second position. When the subreflector assembly is in the first position, a first element of the subreflector assembly redirects a signal reflected by a primary reflector to the first feed. When the subreflector assembly is in the second position, a second element of the subreflector assembly redirects the signal reflected by the primary reflector to the second feed.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2021Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: Sea Tel, Inc.Inventors: Rami Adada, Trushar Patel, Wei-Jung Guan, Peter Blaney
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Publication number: 20210320423Abstract: A multiple-feed antenna system includes a first feed configured to communicate signals in a first frequency range of a plurality of frequency ranges and a second feed configured to communicate signals in a second frequency range of the plurality of frequency ranges. A subreflector assembly is configured to move among multiple positions that include a first position and a second position. When the subreflector assembly is in the first position, a first element of the subreflector assembly redirects a signal reflected by a primary reflector to the first feed. When the subreflector assembly is in the second position, a second element of the subreflector assembly redirects the signal reflected by the primary reflector to the second feed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2021Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Rami ADADA, TRUSHAR PATEL, WEI-JUNG GUAN GUAN, PETER BLANEY
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Patent number: 10998637Abstract: A multiple-feed antenna system includes a first feed configured to communicate signals in a first frequency range of a plurality of frequency ranges and a second feed configured to communicate signals in a second frequency range of the plurality of frequency ranges. A subreflector assembly is configured to move among multiple positions that include a first position and a second position. When the subreflector assembly is in the first position, a first element of the subreflector assembly redirects a signal reflected by a primary reflector to the first feed. When the subreflector assembly is in the second position, a second element of the subreflector assembly redirects the signal reflected by the primary reflector to the second feed.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2019Date of Patent: May 4, 2021Assignee: Sea Tel, Inc.Inventors: Rami Adada, Trushar Patel, Wei-Jung Guan, Peter Blaney
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Publication number: 20200067196Abstract: A multiple-feed antenna system includes a first feed configured to communicate signals in a first frequency range of a plurality of frequency ranges and a second feed configured to communicate signals in a second frequency range of the plurality of frequency ranges. A subreflector assembly is configured to move among multiple positions that include a first position and a second position. When the subreflector assembly is in the first position, a first element of the subreflector assembly redirects a signal reflected by a primary reflector to the first feed. When the subreflector assembly is in the second position, a second element of the subreflector assembly redirects the signal reflected by the primary reflector to the second feed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventors: Rami Adada, Trushar Patel, Wei-Jung Guan, Peter Blaney
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Patent number: 10498043Abstract: A multiple-feed antenna system includes a primary reflector that directs signals along a primary RF signal path and a movable subreflector assembly. When the subreflector assembly is in a first position, a first subreflector element of the subreflector assembly redirects signals traveling along the primary RF signal path to a first RF signal path and a second subreflector element of the subreflector assembly does not intersect the primary RF signal path. When the subreflector assembly is in a second position, the second subreflector element redirects signals traveling along the primary RF signal path to a second RF signal path and the first subreflector element does not intersect the primary RF signal path. The antenna system includes a first feed of the antenna system intersects the first RF signal path, a second feed that intersects the second RF signal path, and an actuator that moves the subreflector assembly.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2018Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: Sea Tel, Inc.Inventors: Rami Adada, Trushar Patel, Wei-Jung Guan, Peter Blaney
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Patent number: 10418684Abstract: An antenna system includes a first drive assembly configured to rotate a vertical support assembly relative to a base assembly about a first axis, a second drive assembly configured to pivot a level frame assembly relative to the vertical support assembly about a second axis, and a third drive assembly configured to pivot an elevation frame assembly relative to the level frame assembly about a third axis. The antenna system additionally includes a primary antenna and a secondary antenna affixed relative to the level frame assembly and a control unit configured for: selecting operation of a selected one of the primary and secondary antennas, determining a position of the elevation frame assembly based upon sensed motion about said the first, second, and third axes, and controlling one or more of the first, second, and third drive assemblies to alter the position the selected one of the primary and secondary antennas.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2018Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: SEA TEL, INC.Inventor: Peter Blaney
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Patent number: 10170842Abstract: Methods and systems for a multiple-feed antenna are described. The multiple-feed antenna includes a primary reflector that directs signals along a primary RF signal path and a subreflector assembly that rotates between a first position and a second position. When the subreflector assembly is in a first position, a first subreflector element of the subreflector assembly redirects signals traveling along the primary RF signal path to a first RF signal path. When the subreflector assembly is in a second position, the second subreflector element redirects signals traveling along the primary RF signal path to a second RF signal path. The antenna system includes a first feed that intersects the first RF signal path, a second feed that intersects the second RF signal path, and an actuator that moves the subreflector assembly.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2018Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: Sea Tel, Inc.Inventors: Rami Adada, Trushar Patel, Wei-Jung Guan, Peter Blaney
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Publication number: 20180269588Abstract: Methods and systems for a multiple-feed antenna are described. The multiple-feed antenna includes a primary reflector that directs signals along a primary RF signal path and a subreflector assembly that rotates between a first position and a second position. When the subreflector assembly is in a first position, a first subreflector element of the subreflector assembly redirects signals traveling along the primary RF signal path to a first RF signal path. When the subreflector assembly is in a second position, the second subreflector element redirects signals traveling along the primary RF signal path to a second RF signal path. The antenna system includes a first feed that intersects the first RF signal path, a second feed that intersects the second RF signal path, and an actuator that moves the subreflector assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: RAMI ADADA, TRUSHAR PATEL, WEI-JUNG GUAN, PETER BLANEY
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Patent number: 10038251Abstract: A tracking antenna system for use in a plurality of discrete radio frequency (RF) spectrums includes a stabilized antenna support configured to direct and maintain the antenna in alignment with a communications satellite; a reflector mounted on the stabilized antenna support, the reflector reflecting radio waves along a first RF path; a first feed for gathering radio waves within a first of the discrete RF spectrums traveling from the reflector; a sub-reflector movable between first and second positions, the first position outside the first RF path and the second position in the first RF path to redirect radio waves traveling from the reflector along the first RF path to a second RF path; a second feed for gathering radio waves within a second of the discrete RF spectrums redirected along the second RF path; and an actuator for moving the sub-reflector between the first and second positions.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2015Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Assignee: Sea Tel, IncInventors: Larry Wong, Wei-jung Guan, Glafkos Yianni Philippou, Peter Blaney
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Publication number: 20180183153Abstract: A multiple-feed antenna system includes a primary reflector that directs signals along a primary RF signal path and a movable subreflector assembly. When the subreflector assembly is in a first position, a first subreflector element of the subreflector assembly redirects signals traveling along the primary RF signal path to a first RF signal path and a second subreflector element of the subreflector assembly does not intersect the primary RF signal path. When the subreflector assembly is in a second position, the second subreflector element redirects signals traveling along the primary RF signal path to a second RF signal path and the first subreflector element does not intersect the primary RF signal path. The antenna system includes a first feed of the antenna system intersects the first RF signal path, a second feed that intersects the second RF signal path, and an actuator that moves the subreflector assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2018Publication date: June 28, 2018Inventors: RAMI ADADA, TRUSHAR PATEL, WEI-JUNG GUAN, PETER BLANEY
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Publication number: 20180131073Abstract: An antenna system includes a first drive assembly configured to rotate a vertical support assembly relative to a base assembly about a first axis, a second drive assembly configured to pivot a level frame assembly relative to the vertical support assembly about a second axis, and a third drive assembly configured to pivot an elevation frame assembly relative to the level frame assembly about a third axis. The antenna system additionally includes a primary antenna and a secondary antenna affixed relative to the level frame assembly and a control unit configured for: selecting operation of a selected one of the primary and secondary antennas, determining a position of the elevation frame assembly based upon sensed motion about said the first, second, and third axes, and controlling one or more of the first, second, and third drive assemblies to alter the position the selected one of the primary and secondary antennas.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2018Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventor: Peter Blaney
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Patent number: 9929474Abstract: A multiple-feed antenna system includes a primary reflector that directs signals along a primary RF signal path and a subreflector assembly movable between a first position and a second position. When the subreflector assembly is in the first position, the subreflector assembly redirects signals traveling along the primary RF signal path to a first RF signal path. When the subreflector assembly is in the second position, the subreflector assembly redirects signals traveling along the primary RF signal path to a second RF signal path. The multiple-feed antenna system further includes: a first feed that intersects the first RF signal path and that communicates signals within a first frequency range; a second feed that intersects the second RF signal path and that communicates signals within a second frequency range; and an actuator that moves the subreflector assembly to the first position and to the second position.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2016Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: Sea Tel, Inc.Inventors: Rami Adada, Trushar Patel, Wei-Jung Guan, Peter Blaney
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Patent number: 9882261Abstract: A rotationally-stabilizing tracking antenna system includes a three-axis pedestal, a drive assembly rotating a vertical support assembly relative to a base assembly, a cross-level driver pivoting a cross-level frame assembly relative to the vertical support assembly, and an elevation driver pivoting an elevation frame assembly relative to the cross-level frame assembly, a motion platform assembly affixed to the elevation frame assembly, three orthogonally mounted angular rate sensors disposed on the motion platform assembly sensing motion about X, Y and Z axes, a three-axis gravity accelerometer mounted on the motion platform assembly to determine a true-gravity zero reference, and a control unit determining the actual position of elevation frame assembly based upon sensed motion about X, Y, and Z axes and the true-gravity zero reference, and controlling the azimuth, cross-level and elevation drivers to position the elevation frame assembly in a desired position.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2015Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: Sea Tel, Inc.Inventor: Peter Blaney
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Publication number: 20170005415Abstract: A multiple-feed antenna system includes a primary reflector that directs signals along a primary RF signal path and a subreflector assembly movable between a first position and a second position. When the subreflector assembly is in the first position, the subreflector assembly redirects signals traveling along the primary RF signal path to a first RF signal path. When the subreflector assembly is in the second position, the subreflector assembly redirects signals traveling along the primary RF signal path to a second RF signal path. The multiple-feed antenna system further includes: a first feed that intersects the first RF signal path and that communicates signals within a first frequency range; a second feed that intersects the second RF signal path and that communicates signals within a second frequency range; and an actuator that moves the subreflector assembly to the first position and to the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2016Publication date: January 5, 2017Inventors: RAMI ADADA, TRUSHAR PATEL, WEI-JUNG GUAN, Peter Blaney
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Publication number: 20160344107Abstract: A tracking antenna system for use in a plurality of discrete radio frequency (RF) spectrums includes a stabilized antenna support configured to direct and maintain the antenna in alignment with a communications satellite; a reflector mounted on the stabilized antenna support, the reflector reflecting radio waves along a first RF path; a first feed for gathering radio waves within a first of the discrete RF spectrums traveling from the reflector; a sub-reflector movable between first and second positions, the first position outside the first RF path and the second position in the first RF path to redirect radio waves traveling from the reflector along the first RF path to a second RF path; a second feed for gathering radio waves within a second of the discrete RF spectrums redirected along the second RF path; and an actuator for moving the sub-reflector between the first and second positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2015Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventors: Larry WONG, Wei-jung GUAN, Glafkos Yianni PHILIPPOU, Peter BLANEY
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Publication number: 20150236398Abstract: A rotationally-stabilizing tracking antenna system includes a three-axis pedestal, a drive assembly rotating a vertical support assembly relative to a base assembly, a cross-level driver pivoting a cross-level frame assembly relative to the vertical support assembly, and an elevation driver pivoting an elevation frame assembly relative to the cross-level frame assembly, a motion platform assembly affixed to the elevation frame assembly, three orthogonally mounted angular rate sensors disposed on the motion platform assembly sensing motion about X, Y and Z axes, a three-axis gravity accelerometer mounted on the motion platform assembly to determine a true-gravity zero reference, and a control unit determining the actual position of elevation frame assembly based upon sensed motion about X, Y, and Z axes and the true-gravity zero reference, and controlling the azimuth, cross-level and elevation drivers to position the elevation frame assembly in a desired position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2015Publication date: August 20, 2015Applicant: Sea Tel, Inc. (d/b/a Cobham SATCOM Marine Systems)Inventor: Peter Blaney
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Patent number: 9000995Abstract: A rotationally-stabilizing tracking antenna system includes a three-axis pedestal, a drive assembly rotating a vertical support assembly relative to a base assembly, a cross-level driver pivoting a cross-level frame assembly relative to the vertical support assembly, and an elevation driver pivoting an elevation frame assembly relative to the cross-level frame assembly, a motion platform assembly affixed to the elevation frame assembly, three orthogonally mounted angular rate sensors disposed on the motion platform assembly sensing motion about X, Y and Z axes, a three-axis gravity accelerometer mounted on the motion platform assembly to determine a true-gravity zero reference, and a control unit determining the actual position of elevation frame assembly based upon sensed motion about X, Y, and Z axes and the true-gravity zero reference, and controlling the azimuth, cross-level and elevation drivers to position the elevation frame assembly in a desired position.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2011Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Sea Tel, Inc.Inventor: Peter Blaney
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Publication number: 20120001816Abstract: A rotationally-stabilizing tracking antenna system suitable for mounting on a moving structure includes a three-axis pedestal for supporting an antenna about a first azimuth axis, a second cross-level axis, and a third elevation axis, a three-axis drive assembly for rotating a vertical support assembly relative to a base assembly about the first azimuth axis, a cross-level driver for pivoting a cross-level frame assembly relative to the vertical support assembly about the second cross-level axis, and an elevation driver for pivoting an elevation frame assembly relative to the cross-level frame assembly about the third elevation axis, a motion platform assembly affixed to and movable with the elevation frame assembly, three orthogonally mounted angular rate sensors disposed on the motion platform assembly for sensing motion about predetermined X, Y and Z axis of the elevation frame assembly, a three-axis gravity accelerometer mounted on the motion platform assembly and configured to determine a.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2011Publication date: January 5, 2012Applicant: Sea Tel, Inc.Inventor: Peter Blaney