Patents by Inventor Robert L. Romerein

Robert L. Romerein 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).

  • Publication number: 20230098709
    Abstract: A Multimedia over Coax Alliance (MoCA) gateway splitter that includes a directional coupler (including a first transmission path and a second transmission path), a gateway port and a cable television (CATV) input port each electrically connected to the first transmission path, and a MoCA port electrically connected to the second transmission path such that the MoCA port is isolated from the CATV input port and coupled to the gateway port. Multiple MoCA ports may be electrically connected to the second transmission path (e.g., via a resistive splitter). The second transmission path may be electrically connected to ground. The MoCA gateway splitter may include multiple (e.g., two or three) gateway ports, each electrically connected to the CATV input port via a directional coupler (and, e.g., one or more hybrid splitters). In those embodiments, each directional coupler may be electrically connected to the MoCA port(s), for example, via a common microstrip node.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2022
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Inventors: Brian J. Shapson, Hai Qun Hong, Robert L. Romerein, Rong Hui Li
  • Patent number: 11589000
    Abstract: A Multimedia over Coax Alliance (MoCA) gateway splitter that includes a directional coupler (including a first transmission path and a second transmission path), a gateway port and a cable television (CATV) input port each electrically connected to the first transmission path, and a MoCA port electrically connected to the second transmission path such that the MoCA port is isolated from the CATV input port and coupled to the gateway port. Multiple MoCA ports may be electrically connected to the second transmission path (e.g., via a resistive splitter). The second transmission path may be electrically connected to ground. The MoCA gateway splitter may include multiple (e.g., two or three) gateway ports, each electrically connected to the CATV input port via a directional coupler (and, e.g., one or more hybrid splitters). In those embodiments, each directional coupler may be electrically connected to the MoCA port(s), for example, via a common microstrip node.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: TIMES FIBER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Brian J. Shapson, Hai Qun Hong, Robert L. Romerein, Rong Hui Li
  • Publication number: 20230017123
    Abstract: A provider equipment identification (ID) device includes a provider equipment with a plurality of output ports and an ID beacon device. The provider equipment is configured to perform a signal processing operation on an input signal and deliver an output signal to one or more of the output ports. The ID beacon device is coupled to the provider equipment. The ID beacon device is configured to output at least one pilot beacon signal which is receivable by each of the output ports to electrically excite each of the output ports such that the at least one pilot beacon signal is introduced in the output signal to generate an altered output signal capable of identifying the provider equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventors: Brian J. SHAPSON, Robert L. ROMEREIN, Rong Hui LI, Hai Qun HONG
  • Patent number: 11523086
    Abstract: A Multimedia over Coax Alliance (MoCA) gateway splitter that includes a directional coupler (including a first transmission path and a second transmission path), a gateway port and a cable television (CATV) input port each electrically connected to the first transmission path, and a MoCA port electrically connected to the second transmission path such that the MoCA port is isolated from the CATV input port and coupled to the gateway port. Multiple MoCA ports may be electrically connected to the second transmission path (e.g., via a resistive splitter). The second transmission path may be electrically connected to ground. The MoCA gateway splitter may include multiple (e.g., two or three) gateway ports, each electrically connected to the CATV input port via a directional coupler (and, e.g., one or more hybrid splitters). In those embodiments, each directional coupler may be electrically connected to the MoCA port(s), for example, via a common microstrip node.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: TIMES FIBER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Brian J. Shapson, Hai Qun Hong, Robert L. Romerein, Rong Hui Li
  • Publication number: 20220244478
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a demarcation enclosure that includes a base. The base includes an interior cavity. The demarcation enclosure also includes a cover that selectively encloses the base. The demarcation enclosure further includes a tray that is removably attachable to the base, within the interior cavity of the base, and that includes a mounting plate. The mounting plate has a first side and a second side that is opposite the first side. The tray further includes an outer ring coupled to and protruding from the second side of the mounting plate, and an axle coupled to and protruding from the second side of the mounting plate at a center of the outer ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventors: Robert L. Romerein, Brian J. Shapson
  • Publication number: 20210227174
    Abstract: A Multimedia over Coax Alliance (MoCA) gateway splitter that includes a directional coupler (including a first transmission path and a second transmission path), a gateway port and a cable television (CATV) input port each electrically connected to the first transmission path, and a MoCA port electrically connected to the second transmission path such that the MoCA port is isolated from the CATV input port and coupled to the gateway port. Multiple MoCA ports may be electrically connected to the second transmission path (e.g., via a resistive splitter). The second transmission path may be electrically connected to ground. The MoCA gateway splitter may include multiple (e.g., two or three) gateway ports, each electrically connected to the CATV input port via a directional coupler (and, e.g., one or more hybrid splitters). In those embodiments, each directional coupler may be electrically connected to the MoCA port(s), for example, via a common microstrip node.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2021
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventors: Brian J. Shapson, Hai Qun Hong, Robert L. Romerein, Rong Hui Li
  • Patent number: 11044440
    Abstract: A Multimedia over Coax Alliance (MoCA) gateway splitter that includes a directional coupler (including a first transmission path and a second transmission path), a gateway port and a cable television (CATV) input port each electrically connected to the first transmission path, and a MoCA port electrically connected to the second transmission path such that the MoCA port is isolated from the CATV input port and coupled to the gateway port. Multiple MoCA ports may be electrically connected to the second transmission path (e.g., via a resistive splitter). The second transmission path may be electrically connected to ground. The MoCA gateway splitter may include multiple (e.g., two or three) gateway ports, each electrically connected to the CATV input port via a directional coupler (and, e.g., one or more hybrid splitters). In those embodiments, each directional coupler may be electrically connected to the MoCA port(s), for example, via a common microstrip node.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: Times Fiber Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian J. Shapson, Robert L. Romerein, Rong Hui Li, Hai Qun Hong
  • Publication number: 20210176423
    Abstract: A Multimedia over Coax Alliance (MoCA) gateway splitter that includes a directional coupler (including a first transmission path and a second transmission path), a gateway port and a cable television (CATV) input port each electrically connected to the first transmission path, and a MoCA port electrically connected to the second transmission path such that the MoCA port is isolated from the CATV input port and coupled to the gateway port. Multiple MoCA ports may be electrically connected to the second transmission path (e.g., via a resistive splitter). The second transmission path may be electrically connected to ground. The MoCA gateway splitter may include multiple (e.g., two or three) gateway ports, each electrically connected to the CATV input port via a directional coupler (and, e.g., one or more hybrid splitters). In those embodiments, each directional coupler may be electrically connected to the MoCA port(s), for example, via a common microstrip node.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2021
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventors: Brian J. Shapson, Hai Qun Hong, Robert L. Romerein, Rong Hui Li
  • Publication number: 20210136321
    Abstract: A Multimedia over Coax Alliance (MoCA) gateway splitter that includes a directional coupler (including a first transmission path and a second transmission path), a gateway port and a cable television (CATV) input port each electrically connected to the first transmission path, and a MoCA port electrically connected to the second transmission path such that the MoCA port is isolated from the CATV input port and coupled to the gateway port. Multiple MoCA ports may be electrically connected to the second transmission path (e.g., via a resistive splitter). The second transmission path may be electrically connected to ground. The MoCA gateway splitter may include multiple (e.g., two or three) gateway ports, each electrically connected to the CATV input port via a directional coupler (and, e.g., one or more hybrid splitters). In those embodiments, each directional coupler may be electrically connected to the MoCA port(s), for example, via a common microstrip node.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2020
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Inventors: Brian J. Shapson, Robert L. Romerein, Rong Hui Li, Hai Qun Hong
  • Publication number: 20180288463
    Abstract: An active MoCA (Multimedia over Coax Alliance) gateway splitter device, including a CATV input port for receiving a CATV input signal, an amplifier for amplifying the CATV signal, at least one MoCA port (connectable to a MoCA device), a plurality of modem/gateway ports (each connectable to a modem or gateway device); and a diplex filter that includes a low-pass filter section and a high-pass filter section. The CATV input port is electrically connected to the modem/gateway ports via the low-pass filter section and the MoCA port is electrically connected to the modem/gateway ports via the high-pass filter section. Accordingly, the MoCA device can communicate bidirectionally with the modem/gateway devices over a higher frequency band, the modem/gateway devices can communicate bidirectionally with the CATV input port over a lower frequency band, and the MoCA device is electrically isolated from the CATV input port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2017
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: Brian J. Shapson, Jay Shapson, Matthew M. Shapson, Robert L. Romerein, Rong H. Li
  • Publication number: 20180288491
    Abstract: A MoCA (Multimedia over Coax Alliance) gateway splitter device, including a CATV input port (for receiving a CATV input signal), at least one MoCA port (connectable to a MoCA device), a plurality of modem/gateway ports (each connectable to a modem or gateway device); and a single diplex filter that includes a low-pass filter section and a high-pass filter section. The CATV input port is electrically connected to the modem/gateway ports via the low-pass filter section and the MoCA port is electrically connected to the modem/gateway ports via the high-pass filter section. Accordingly, the MoCA device can communicate bidirectionally with the modem/gateway devices over a higher frequency band, the modem/gateway devices can communicate bidirectionally with the CATV input port over a lower frequency band, and the MoCA device is electrically isolated from the CATV input port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2017
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: Brian J. Shapson, Jay Shapson, Matthew M. Shapson, Robert L. Romerein, Rong H. Li
  • Patent number: 9356796
    Abstract: A CATV/MoCA signal distribution system includes a first 2-way hybrid splitter for receiving a CATV input signal and splitting it into first and second CATV output signals, a second 2-way hybrid splitter for receiving the second CATV output signal and splitting it into third and fourth CATV output signals, with the latter being connected to a CATV output port. A first diplex filter is receptive of the first CATV output signal, and MoCA signals for providing electrical isolation therebetween and connecting them to a modem port. A second diplex filter is receptive of the third CATV output signal and MoCA signals for providing electrical isolation therebetween and connecting them to a Gateway port. A resistive splitter is connected between the first and second diplex filters and a plurality of individual MoCA signal ports for providing bidirectional MoCA signal flow therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Times Fiber Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian J. Shapson, Jay Shapson, Matthew M. Shapson, Robert L. Romerein, Rong H. Li, Daniel Deutmeyer
  • Patent number: 8786996
    Abstract: In a grounded electrically conductive housing for an electrical device, common electrically conductive connection points for one or more components connected thereto to be protected from harmful voltage surges, are provided with a spark gap formed between the connection points and ground, via either electrically conductive surge rods, electrode chips, or eyelets for conducting the voltage surges across the spark gap to ground thereby protecting the associated components from damage due to a voltage surge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Extreme Broadband Engineering, LLC
    Inventors: Brian J. Shapson, Jay F. Shapson, Robert L. Romerein
  • Patent number: 8763063
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for controlled splitting and isolation of signals in a radio frequency network. In one embodiment, the network comprises a cable television network, and the apparatus comprises a signal splitter having controlled isolation loss at its output ports in at least one frequency band, thereby enabling communications between terminal devices at the subscriber premises that would otherwise be isolated by high losses typical of prior art splitters. The splitter apparatus can also be utilized with a filter/reflector circuit that advantageously provides maximal downstream frequency spectrum bandwidth while suitably reflecting the aforementioned communications to maintain them within the subscriber-side network without interference.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Time Warner Cable Enterprises LLC
    Inventors: Paul D. Brooks, Robert L. Romerein
  • Patent number: 8152125
    Abstract: A device mounting apparatus includes a mounting base portion having a plurality of opposing pairs of rails. The mounting base portion is adapted for mounting on a support structure. The apparatus further includes a mounting tab affixed to a device for snap in mounting between a pair of rails, whereby the device is captively retained on the mounting base portion, and can be disengaged therefrom by snapping the mounting tabs out of the associated pairs of rails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Extreme Broadband Engineering, LLC.
    Inventors: Robert L. Romerein, Brian J. Shapson, Jay F. Shapson
  • Patent number: 8136787
    Abstract: A device mounting apparatus includes a mounting base portion having a plurality of opposing pairs of rails. The mounting base portion is adapted for mounting on a support structure. The apparatus further includes a mounting tab affixed to a device for snap in mounting between a pair of rails, whereby the device is captively retained on the mounting base portion, and can be disengaged therefrom by snapping the mounting tabs out of the associated pairs of rails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Extreme Broadband Engineering, LLC
    Inventors: Robert L. Romerein, Brian J. Shapson, Jay F. Shapson
  • Patent number: 8095098
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for the management of radio frequency spectrum within a network such as a CATV network. In one aspect of the invention, an improved signal reflector apparatus adapted for use in the network is disclosed, the reflector circuit being designed to strongly reflect signal frequencies at the lower end of the CATV reverse band, and/or above the higher end of the forward band, while simultaneously allowing the rest of the reverse band and the entire forward band to pass freely through the device. This selective filtering of the spectrum allows control signals generated within a premises or private network to be directed (by reflection) to other devices within that network. A blocking element (e.g., amplifier) may also be used to provide control of the transmission and attenuation profile of the reflector apparatus. The passage of power signals such as DC or low frequency AC is also optionally provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Time Warner Cable Inc.
    Inventors: Paul D. Brooks, Robert L. Romerein
  • Publication number: 20110192939
    Abstract: A device mounting apparatus includes a mounting base portion having a plurality of opposing pairs of rails. The mounting base portion is adapted for mounting on a support structure. The apparatus further includes a mounting tab affixed to a device for snap in mounting between a pair of rails, whereby the device is captively retained on the mounting base portion, and can be disengaged therefrom by snapping the mounting tabs out of the associated pairs of rails.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2011
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Inventors: Robert L. Romerein, Brian J. Shapson, Jay F. Shapson
  • Publication number: 20110186694
    Abstract: A device mounting apparatus includes a mounting base portion having a plurality of opposing pairs of rails. The mounting base portion is adapted for mounting on a support structure. The apparatus further includes a mounting tab affixed to a device for snap in mounting between a pair of rails, whereby the device is captively retained on the mounting base portion, and can be disengaged therefrom by snapping the mounting tabs out of the associated pairs of rails.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2011
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Inventors: Robert L. Romerein, Brian J. Shapson, Jay F. Shapson
  • Patent number: RE49846
    Abstract: A CATV/MoCA (cable television/Multimedia over Coax Alliance) signal distribution system includes a first 2-way hybrid splitter for receiving a CATV input signal and splitting it into first and second CATV output signals, a second 2-way hybrid splitter for receiving the second CATV output signal and splitting it into third and fourth CATV output signals, with the latter being connected to a CATV output port. A first diplex filter is receptive of the first CATV output signal, and MoCA signals for providing electrical isolation therebetween and connecting them to a modem port. A second diplex filter is receptive of the third CATV output signal and MoCA signals for providing electrical isolation therebetween and connecting them to a Gateway port. A resistive splitter is connected between the first and second diplex filters and a plurality of individual MoCA signal ports for providing bidirectional MoCA signal flow therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Times Fiber Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian J. Shapson, Jay Shapson, Matthew M. Shapson, Robert L. Romerein, Rong H. Li, Daniel Deutmeyer