Patents by Inventor Brian L. Arend

Brian L. Arend 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: 8260191
    Abstract: Wireless telecommunications is inhibited within a limited region by generating a noise signal within a frequency range of the wireless telecommunications and broadcasting the noise signal into the limited region. A system for inhibiting wireless communications includes a radio frequency noise generator generating a noise signal within a frequency range of the wireless telecommunication. At least one antenna broadcasts the noise signal into the region. Control logic initiates or suspends broadcasting of the noise signal based on at least one control input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Qwest Communications International Inc.
    Inventors: Brian L. Arend, Alfredo E. Gonzalez, Charles I. Cook
  • Publication number: 20110217919
    Abstract: Wireless telecommunications is inhibited within a limited region by generating a noise signal within a frequency range of the wireless telecommunications and broadcasting the noise signal into the limited region. A system for inhibiting wireless communications includes a radio frequency noise generator generating a noise signal within a frequency range of the wireless telecommunication. At least one antenna broadcasts the noise signal into the region. Control logic initiates or suspends broadcasting of the noise signal based on at least one control input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: QWEST COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Brian L. Arend, Alfredo E. Gonzalez, Charles I. Cook
  • Patent number: 7949296
    Abstract: Wireless telecommunications is inhibited within a limited region by generating a noise signal within a frequency range of the wireless telecommunications and broadcasting the noise signal into the limited region. A system for inhibiting wireless communications includes a radio frequency noise generator generating a noise signal within a frequency range of the wireless telecommunication. At least one antenna broadcasts the noise signal into the region. Control logic initiates or suspends broadcasting of the noise signal based on at least one control input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Qwest Communications International, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian L. Arend, Alfredo E. Gonzalez, Charles I. Cook
  • Patent number: 7653385
    Abstract: Wireless telecommunications is inhibited within a limited region by generating a noise signal within a frequency range of the wireless telecommunications and broadcasting the noise signal into the limited region. A system for inhibiting wireless communications includes a radio frequency noise generator generating a noise signal within a frequency range of the wireless telecommunication. At least one antenna broadcasts the noise signal into the region. Control logic initiates or suspends broadcasting of the noise signal based on at least one control input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Inventors: Brian L. Arend, Alfredo E. Gonzalez, Charles I. Cook
  • Patent number: 7561895
    Abstract: Reverse sectorization is implemented by subscriber units with directionality and wireless system access points using substantially uniform transmission coverage. Each access point has at least one omnidirectional antenna forming a substantially uniform coverage area around the access point. Each subscriber unit has at least one directional antenna forming a directional coverage area. Subscriber units communicate with a particular access point through transmissions between the subscriber unit directional antenna and the omnidirectional antenna for the particular access point. The directional antenna may include a plurality of antenna patches with the subscriber unit selecting at least one antenna patch as the directional antenna. The directional antenna may also be positioned to optimize transmissions between the subscriber unit and the particular access point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: Qwest Communications International, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald L. Hohnstein, Charles I. Cook, Guy M. Wells, Angus O. Dougherty, Thomas Schwengler, Patrick L. Perini, Brian L. Arend
  • Publication number: 20090170423
    Abstract: Wireless telecommunications is inhibited within a limited region by generating a noise signal within a frequency range of the wireless telecommunications and broadcasting the noise signal into the limited region. A system for inhibiting wireless communications includes a radio frequency noise generator generating a noise signal within a frequency range of the wireless telecommunication. At least one antenna broadcasts the noise signal into the region. Control logic initiates or suspends broadcasting of the noise signal based on at least one control input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2009
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Applicant: Quest Communications International Inc.
    Inventors: Brian L. Arend, Alfredo E. Gonzalez, Charles I. Cook
  • Patent number: 7493113
    Abstract: Wireless telecommunications is inhibited within a limited region by generating a noise signal within a frequency range of the wireless telecommunications and broadcasting the noise signal into the limited region. A system for inhibiting wireless communications includes a radio frequency noise generator generating a noise signal within a frequency range of the wireless telecommunication. At least one antenna broadcasts the noise signal into the region. Control logic initiates or suspends broadcasting of the noise signal based on at least one control input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Qwest Communications International Inc.
    Inventors: Brian L. Arend, Alfredo E. Gonzalez, Charles I. Cook
  • Patent number: 6980768
    Abstract: The use of spread spectrum signaling distributed through a building ventilation system provides an effective and inexpensive communication system. The ventilation system is disposed within the building to move air throughout at least a portion of the building. An access point relays signals to a telecommunications system outside of the building. At least one antenna in communication with the access point is disposed within the ventilation system. Each antenna transmits and receives spread spectrum signals through the ventilation system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2005
    Assignee: Qwest Communications International, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian L. Arend, Thomas Schwengler
  • Publication number: 20030060194
    Abstract: The use of spread spectrum signaling distributed through a building ventilation system provides an effective and inexpensive communication system. The ventilation system is disposed within the building to move air throughout at least a portion of the building. An access point relays signals to a telecommunications system outside of the building. At least one antenna in communication with the access point is disposed within the ventilation system. Each antenna transmits and receives spread spectrum signals through the ventilation system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2001
    Publication date: March 27, 2003
    Applicant: Qwest Communications International Inc.
    Inventors: Brian L. Arend, Thomas Schwengler
  • Publication number: 20020103922
    Abstract: A wireless network is utilized to deliver non-real-time information to subscribers during periods when the network utilization for real-time information is low. A data delivery server contains information for delivery to wireless receivers/transceivers. An internetworking function element receives the information from the data delivery server and delivers the information at a time determined to reduce the impact of information delivery on the wireless distribution system. This may be at preset times such as during evening or early morning hours or may be at times when measured network loads are low.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2001
    Publication date: August 1, 2002
    Applicant: Qwest Communications International Inc.
    Inventors: Brian L. Arend, Alfredo E. Gonzalez, Charles I. Cook
  • Publication number: 20020102968
    Abstract: Wireless telecommunications is inhibited within a limited region by generating a noise signal within a frequency range of the wireless telecommunications and broadcasting the noise signal into the limited region. A system for inhibiting wireless communications includes a radio frequency noise generator generating a noise signal within a frequency range of the wireless telecommunication. At least one antenna broadcasts the noise signal into the region. Control logic initiates or suspends broadcasting of the noise signal based on at least one control input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2001
    Publication date: August 1, 2002
    Applicant: Qwest Communications International Inc.
    Inventors: Brian L. Arend, Alfredo E. Gonzalez, Charles I. Cook