Patents by Inventor Brian P. Gaucher

Brian P. Gaucher 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).

  • Microwave connector
    Patent number: 6307513
    Abstract: A connector for a portable device, includes a jack portion integral to the portable device, and a plug portion attached to an input/output device for being inserted into the jack portion. The connector is preferably a low cost microwave connector for transmitting multiple signal types and provides dual functionability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Brian P. Gaucher, Modest M. Oprysko
  • Planar antenna in the ISM band with an omnidirectional pattern in the horizontal plane
    Patent number: 5583510
    Abstract: A multilayer antenna includes a first layer which is a ground plane and which has a plurality of first clearance holes. A first dielectric layer is positioned over the first layer and a second layer is positioned over the first dielectric layer and has a plurality of quarter wave transformers. A second dielectric layer is positioned over the second layer and a third layer ground plane is positioned over the second dielectric layer and has a plurality of second clearance holes for a feed structure. A third dielectric layer is positioned over the third layer and a fourth layer is positioned over the third dielectric layer and has a cross shape. The first and third layers are coupled together via plated-through holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1996
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Saila Ponnapalli, Alphonso P. Lanzetta, Brian P. Gaucher