Patents by Inventor Christopher A. Gustaf
Christopher A. Gustaf 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: 20250254039Abstract: A method for setting data capacity limits in a network device by providing a license key having a network device address and ingress and egress data capacity information, determining if the stored network device address matches a network device address in the license key, if the stored network device address matches the network device address in the license key, downloading the license key and storing the license key in memory, applying one or more decryption techniques to the license key to decrypt the license key, and applying the ingress and egress data capacity limits to the network device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2025Publication date: August 7, 2025Inventor: Christopher A. GUSTAF
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Publication number: 20250254087Abstract: A system method for provisioning a network interface device comprising providing a network interface device having a controller for controlling the network device and a plurality of ports, wherein one or more of the plurality of ports are associated with a user, wherein the controller includes memory for storing an initial configuration file associated with the network device, storing the initial configuration file and generating from the initial configuration file a final configuration file based on network interface device related information, including Quality of Service information and device identification information, processing the initial configuration by the network interface device when a boot sequence is initiated, receiving address information associated with the network interface device, locating and downloading by the network interface device the final configuration file, and automatically rebooting the network interface device to process the final configuration file.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2025Publication date: August 7, 2025Inventors: Christopher A. GUSTAF, James BERTRAM
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Patent number: 12322847Abstract: A wireless transmission system comprising a main circuit board having a first controller and a first connector assembly associated therewith; a removable and replaceable radio frequency module for transmitting and receiving wireless data, wherein the radio frequency module includes a second controller, a first module connector assembly, and a second connector assembly that is configured to couple to the first connector assembly; a removable and replaceable diplexer module for sending and receiving the wireless data at different frequencies, wherein the diplexer module includes a storage element, a first waveguide port connector, and a second module connector assembly that is configured to couple to the first module connector assembly; and a transition waveguide module having a second waveguide port connector that is configured to couple to the first waveguide port connector.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2023Date of Patent: June 3, 2025Assignee: Trango Networks, LLCInventor: Christopher A. Gustaf
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Publication number: 20240297429Abstract: A wireless transmission system comprising a main circuit board having a first controller and a first connector assembly associated therewith; a removable and replaceable radio frequency module for transmitting and receiving wireless data, wherein the radio frequency module includes a second controller, a first module connector assembly, and a second connector assembly that is configured to couple to the first connector assembly; a removable and replaceable diplexer module for sending and receiving the wireless data at different frequencies, wherein the diplexer module includes a storage element, a first waveguide port connector, and a second module connector assembly that is configured to couple to the first module connector assembly; and a transition waveguide module having a second waveguide port connector that is configured to couple to the first waveguide port connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2023Publication date: September 5, 2024Inventor: Christopher A. GUSTAF
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Patent number: 11811123Abstract: A wireless transmission system comprising a main circuit board having a first controller and a first connector assembly associated therewith; a removable and replaceable radio frequency module for transmitting and receiving wireless data, wherein the radio frequency module includes a second controller, a first module connector assembly, and a second connector assembly that is configured to couple to the first connector assembly; a removable and replaceable diplexer module for sending and receiving the wireless data at different frequencies, wherein the diplexer module includes a storage element, a first waveguide port connector, and a second module connector assembly that is configured to couple to the first module connector assembly; and a transition waveguide module having a second waveguide port connector that is configured to couple to the first waveguide port connector.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2021Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: Trango Networks, LLC.Inventor: Christopher A Gustaf
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Patent number: 11722325Abstract: A power supply system that includes a pluggable and replaceable modular power interface card and a separate main chassis component that can include AC to DC power conversion and regulation circuitry, a digital voltage display, and one or more card slots for receiving the power supply card. The modular power interface card can provide power to a network device that is connected thereto. The modular power interface card can include an isolation and protection unit that includes a voltage suppression subunit and a high voltage protection subunit, fusing, and a path to earth ground. The modular power interface card plugs into the main chassis and can be quickly replaced in the event of damage or failure, and can include light emitting diodes (LEDs) to indicate whether the remote device being powered is consuming current, which is useful during troubleshooting.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2021Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: Trango Networks, LLCInventor: Christopher A. Gustaf
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Publication number: 20220336939Abstract: A wireless transmission system comprising a main circuit board having a first controller and a first connector assembly associated therewith; a removable and replaceable radio frequency module for transmitting and receiving wireless data, wherein the radio frequency module includes a second controller, a first module connector assembly, and a second connector assembly that is configured to couple to the first connector assembly; a removable and replaceable diplexer module for sending and receiving the wireless data at different frequencies, wherein the diplexer module includes a storage element, a first waveguide port connector, and a second module connector assembly that is configured to couple to the first module connector assembly; and a transition waveguide module having a second waveguide port connector that is configured to couple to the first waveguide port connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2021Publication date: October 20, 2022Inventor: Christopher A. Gustaf
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Publication number: 20210391711Abstract: A power supply system that includes a pluggable and replaceable modular power interface card and a separate main chassis component that can include AC to DC power conversion and regulation circuitry, a digital voltage display, and one or more card slots for receiving the power supply card. The modular power interface card can provide power to a network device that is connected thereto. The modular power interface card can include an isolation and protection unit that includes a voltage suppression subunit and a high voltage protection subunit, fusing, and a path to earth ground. The modular power interface card plugs into the main chassis and can be quickly replaced in the event of damage or failure, and can include light emitting diodes (LEDs) to indicate whether the remote device being powered is consuming current, which is useful during troubleshooting.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2021Publication date: December 16, 2021Inventor: Christopher A. Gustaf
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Publication number: 20110053648Abstract: A patch array antenna includes a base on which is defined a ground plane. A plurality of first patch elements are configured to resonate over a frequency range. Each patch element is isolated from the ground plane and disposed on the base over the ground plane so that an air dielectric is defined between the patch element and the ground plane. A plurality of parasitic second patch elements are disposed on the second base so that the second patch elements face the first patch elements across an air filled gap.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2010Publication date: March 3, 2011Applicant: TRANGO SYSTEMS, INC.Inventor: Christopher A. Gustaf
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Patent number: 7835769Abstract: A patch array antenna includes a planar base on which is defined a ground plane and feed positions that are electrically isolated from the ground plane. A plurality of patch elements are configured to resonate over a predetermined frequency range. Each patch element is isolated from the ground plane and disposed on the base over the ground plane so that an air dielectric is defined between the patch element and the ground plane. Each patch element defines a resonant portion that is electrically connected to a respective feed position. A feed network is defined on the base that electrically connects the feed positions to one or more output points on the base.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2008Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: Trango Systems, Inc.Inventor: Christopher A. Gustaf
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Patent number: 7570955Abstract: A point to multipoint wireless communication system includes an access point having an antenna, a processor, and circuitry in communication with the access point antenna and controlled by the access point processor to transmit wireless electromagnetic signals to, and receive wireless electromagnetic signals from, an area. A plurality of subscriber units disposed within the area each has an antenna, a processor and circuitry controlled by the subscriber unit processor to transmit wireless electromagnetic signals to, and receive wireless electromagnetic signals from, the access point. The access point assigns instructions to the subscriber units based at least in part on the subscriber unit's past use of bandwidth.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2006Date of Patent: August 4, 2009Assignee: Trango Systems, Inc.Inventors: Yun-Hsiang Kenny Hsu, Christopher A. Gustaf
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Publication number: 20080191946Abstract: A patch array antenna includes a planar base on which is defined a ground plane and feed positions that are electrically isolated from the ground plane. A plurality of patch elements are configured to resonate over a predetermined frequency range. Each patch element is isolated from the ground plane and disposed on the base over the ground plane so that an air dielectric is defined between the patch element and the ground plane. Each patch element defines a resonant portion that is electrically connected to a respective feed position. A feed network is defined on the base that electrically connects the feed positions to one or more output points on the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2008Publication date: August 14, 2008Inventor: Christopher A. Gustaf
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Patent number: 7363058Abstract: A patch array antenna includes a planar base on which is defined a ground plane and feed positions that are electrically isolated from the ground plane. A plurality of patch elements are configured to resonate over a predetermined frequency range. Each patch element is isolated from the ground plane and disposed on the base over the ground plane so that an air dielectric is defined between the patch element and the ground plane. Each patch element defines a resonant portion that is electrically connected to a respective feed position. A feed network is defined on the base that electrically connects the feed positions to one or more output points on the base.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2005Date of Patent: April 22, 2008Assignee: Trango Systems, Inc.Inventor: Christopher A. Gustaf
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Patent number: 7127255Abstract: A point to multipoint wireless communication system includes an access point having an antenna, a processor, and circuitry in communication with the access point antenna and controlled by the access point processor to transmit wireless electromagnetic signals to, and receive wireless electromagnetic signals from, an area. A plurality of subscriber units disposed within the area each has an antenna, a processor and circuitry controlled by the subscriber unit processor to transmit wireless electromagnetic signals to, and receive wireless electromagnetic signals from, the access point. The access point allocates data bandwidth among the subscriber units based at least in part on the subscriber units' past use of data bandwidth.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2002Date of Patent: October 24, 2006Assignee: Trango Systems, Inc.Inventors: Yun-Hsiang Kenny Hsu, Christopher A. Gustaf
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Publication number: 20040077338Abstract: A point to multipoint wireless communication system includes an access point having an antenna, a processor, and circuitry in communication with the access point antenna and controlled by the access point processor to transmit wireless electromagnetic signals to, and receive wireless electromagnetic signals from, an area. A plurality of subscriber units disposed within the area each has an antenna, a processor and circuitry controlled by the subscriber unit processor to transmit wireless electromagnetic signals to, and receive wireless electromagnetic signals from, the access point. The access point allocates data bandwidth among the subscriber units based at least in part on the subscriber units' past use of data bandwidth.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2002Publication date: April 22, 2004Inventors: Yun-Hsiang Kenny Hsu, Christopher A. Gustaf
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Publication number: 20040063438Abstract: A point to multipoint wireless communication system includes an access point having an antenna, a processor, and circuitry in communication with the access point antenna and controlled by the access point processor to transmit wireless electromagnetic signals to, and receive wireless electromagnetic signals from, an area. A plurality of subscriber units disposed within the area each has an antenna, a processor and circuitry controlled by the subscriber unit processor to transmit wireless electromagnetic signals to, and receive wireless electromagnetic signals from, the access point. The access point allocates data bandwidth among the subscriber units based at least in part on the subscriber units' past use of data bandwidth.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2002Publication date: April 1, 2004Inventors: Yun-Hsiang Kenny Hsu, Christopher A. Gustaf