Patents by Inventor Eddie Ray
Eddie Ray 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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Patent number: 10944155Abstract: A standard RF connector assembly for wireless communications antenna system. The RF connector assembly includes a first connector housing incorporating an RF connector, the housing including a first latch plate attached to the housing and has at least two toggle mounts. A toggle is attached to each toggle mount and each toggle includes a metal band pivotably attached to the toggle. A second connector housing incorporating a second RF connector includes a second latch plate attached to the second housing and has at least two tabs configured to be engaged by the metal bands to secure the first and second housing into latched engagement with each other.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2016Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Calvin J. Dickerson, Duy Khanh Tran, Michael F. Bonczyk, John W. Orem, Eddie Ray Bradley
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Publication number: 20170373378Abstract: A standard RF connector assembly for wireless communications antenna system. The RF connector assembly includes a first connector housing incorporating an RF connector, the housing including a first latch plate attached to the housing and has at least two toggle mounts. A toggle is attached to each toggle mount and each toggle includes a metal band pivotably attached to the toggle. A second connector housing incorporating a second RF connector includes a second latch plate attached to the second housing and has at least two tabs configured to be engaged by the metal bands to secure the first and second housing into latched engagement with each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2016Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventors: Calvin J. DICKERSON, Duy Khanh TRAN, Michael F. BONCZYK, John W. OREM, Eddie Ray BRADLEY
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Patent number: 9780457Abstract: A multiple beam antenna system is described. The system may include a mounting structure, a first wireless access antenna, a second wireless access antenna, and a radio frequency lens. The first and second wireless access antennas may be mounted to the mounting structure. Columns of radiating elements of the first and second wireless access antennas may be aligned with the radio frequency lens. The radio frequency lens may be modular in a longitudinal or radial direction, or in both directions. The radio frequency lens may include a plurality of compartments arranged to form a first cylinder made up of concentric, coaxial cylinders and a plurality of dielectric materials in at least some of the plurality of compartments.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2014Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Eddie Ray Bradley, Igor E. Timofeev, Michael F. Bonczyk, William H. Burnett
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Publication number: 20160201159Abstract: A method for processing a dual phase steel sheet. The method includes heating the steel sheet to a first temperature (T1), cooling the steel sheet to a second temperature (T2), transitioning the steel sheet to a third temperature (T3), and cooling the steel sheet to room temperature. T1 is at least above the temperature at which the steel sheet transforms to austenite and ferrite. T2 is below the martensite start temperature (Ms). The cooling rate to T2 is sufficiently rapid to transform at least some austenite to martensite.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2016Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventors: Grant Aaron Thomas, Jose Mauro Barros Losz, Luis Gonzalo Garza-Martinez, Eddie Ray Case, Eric Petersen, Prabhat Rastogi
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Publication number: 20150070230Abstract: A multiple beam antenna system is described. The system may include a mounting structure, a first wireless access antenna, a second wireless access antenna, and a radio frequency lens. The first and second wireless access antennas may be mounted to the mounting structure. Columns of radiating elements of the first and second wireless access antennas may be aligned with the radio frequency lens. The radio frequency lens may be modular in a longitudinal or radial direction, or in both directions. The radio frequency lens may include a plurality of compartments arranged to form a first cylinder made up of concentric, coaxial cylinders and a plurality of dielectric materials in at least some of the plurality of compartments.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2014Publication date: March 12, 2015Inventors: Eddie Ray Bradley, Igor E. Timofeev, Michael F. Bonczyk, Willaim H. Burnett
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Patent number: 8508424Abstract: A high band element and an antenna including a plurality of high band elements are provided. The high band element can include directors disposed above four dipoles, and the antenna can include a plurality of low band elements configured to accommodate the plurality of high band elements. The low band elements can be configured in a 1-2-2-2-1 arrangement or a 2-2-2-2-1 arrangement.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2009Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Andrew LLCInventors: Igor E. Timofeev, Eddie Ray Bradley
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Publication number: 20110043425Abstract: A high band element and an antenna including a plurality of high band elements are provided. The high band element can include directors disposed above four dipoles, and the antenna can include a plurality of low band elements configured to accommodate the plurality of high band elements. The low band elements can be configured in a 1-2-2-2-1 arrangement or a 2-2-2-2-1 arrangement.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2009Publication date: February 24, 2011Inventors: Igor E. Timofeev, Eddie Ray Bradley
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Publication number: 20100295748Abstract: A housing for an antenna has an end member having a radome seat and a back extension. The end member also has at least one actuator housing with an external opening and an internal opening. The end member has no through passage from its external side to its internal side, other than the opening of the actuator housing, such that upon assembly with a back and a radome, the antenna is water-tight. A retention assembly has an internal retaining member and an internal retaining member receiver. An actuator has an external actuation interface, and is mounted in the actuator housing to be water-tight. The retention assembly has a first position and a second position. The first position engages the internal retaining member with the internal retention receiver such as to maintain a closed water-tight engagement with the back and the radome. The retention assembly has a second, released position, that allows disengagement of the end member from a reflector tray.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2009Publication date: November 25, 2010Applicant: ANDREW LLCInventors: Eddie Ray Bradley, Troy Vanderhoof, Zoya Balter
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Patent number: 7776046Abstract: A method and instrumentation particularly adapted for disc space preparation from an anterior approach to the spine. In one aspect, an expandable template is provided having guides to guide a cutting device for bilateral formation of openings in the disc space. In another aspect, an improved guide member is provided for guiding a cutting tool. Still further, the invention provides an improved double barrel guide sleeve with a central distraction extension and lateral non-distracting extensions. Optionally, the guide sleeve includes windows and covers to selectively cover the windows. An improved reamer with an internal chamber and optional modular coupling is also provided. A depth stop is provided to selectively engage a tool shaft and a guide sleeve to control tool penetration into the disc space. A method of using the disclosed instruments is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2006Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence M. Boyd, Eddie Ray, III, Bradley T. Estes, Mingyan Liu
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Patent number: 7639198Abstract: An antenna comprising a reflective surface; and an array of dipole antenna elements disposed adjacent to the reflective surface. Each antenna element has a pair of arms which together define a dipole axis, and the dipole axis is tilted at an acute angle with respect to the reflective surface. The pair of arms may be dipole arms, or may be Yagi director arms. In some embodiments the dipole axis is tilted at an acute angle with respect to a feed axis. In some embodiments the antenna element comprises a feed portion defining a feed axis; and the feed portion has a mounting portion which is tilted at an acute angle with respect to the feed axis.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2005Date of Patent: December 29, 2009Assignee: Andrew LLCInventors: Igor E. Timofeev, Eddie Ray Bradley, Ky Q. Chau, Martin L. Zimmerman
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Publication number: 20090299474Abstract: This invention relates to a porous bone implant (10, 110, and 210), a method of manufacturing the implant and a method of orthopedic treatment. The mesh implant can be manufactured using extrusion techniques and a variety of cutting and machining processes to provide the implant with the desired structural features and in the required dimensions to be matingly received within the bone defect or cavity. The implant can be used to strengthen bone structures and support bone tissue adjacent to a defect of cavity. Thus, the implant can be used to provide improved treatment of patients having bone defects or diseases with decreased postoperative pain and a shorter recovery time.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2009Publication date: December 3, 2009Inventors: Charles L. Branch, John L. White, Bradley T. Estes, Eddie Ray, III
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Patent number: 7537616Abstract: This invention relates to a porous bone implant (10, 110, and 210), a method of manufacturing the implant and a method of orthopedic treatment. The mesh implant can be manufactured using extrusion techniques and a variety of cutting and machining processes to provide the implant with the desired structural features and in the required dimensions to be matingly received within the bone defect or cavity. The implant can be used to strengthen bone structures and support bone tissue adjacent to a defect of cavity. Thus, the implant can be used to provide improved treatment of patients having bone defects or diseases with decreased postoperative pain and a shorter recovery time.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2000Date of Patent: May 26, 2009Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Charles L. Branch, John L. White, Bradley T. Estes, Eddie Ray, III
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Publication number: 20090043394Abstract: An interbody fusion device in one embodiment includes a tapered body defining a hollow interior or chamber for receiving bone graft or bone substitute material. The body defines exterior threads which are interrupted over portions of the outer surface of the device. The fusion device includes truncated side walls so that on end view the body takes on a cylindrical form. In another embodiment, the tapered body is solid and formed of a porous biocompatible material having sufficient structural integrity to maintain the intradiscal space and normal curvature. The material is preferably a porous tantalum composite having fully interconnected pores to facilitate complete bone tissue ingrowth into the implant. In further embodiments, the fusion devices are provided with osteogenic material to facilitate bone ingrowth. A cap is also provided to block the opening of hollow fusion devices. The cap includes an occlusion body and an elongated anchor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2008Publication date: February 12, 2009Inventors: Thomas Zdeblick, William F. McKay, Larry Boyd, Eddie Ray, III, Thomas McGahan
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Publication number: 20070276489Abstract: The present invention provides an implant for use in fusing adjacent bony structures. The implant comprises at least one structural member combined with at least one flexible planar member to retain the at least one structural member to form the implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2007Publication date: November 29, 2007Inventors: James Bindseil, William McKay, Cary Reeves, T. Simonton, Eddie Ray
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Patent number: 7300440Abstract: A laparoscopic surgical technique is provided for preparing a site for implantation of a fusion device or implant. In accordance with one embodiment of the technique, a laparoscope is provided having an outer sleeve with distraction fingers at one end to distract the disc space. The laparoscope includes a laparoscopic port at its opposite end through which instruments and implants are inserted. The laparoscope provides a sealed working channel to the disc space, through which the disc space is distracted, the vertebral endplates and surrounding disc is reamed, and the fusion device inserted. The laparoscope is alternately engaged within bilateral locations in the disc space for insertion of a pair of fusion implants. A switching sleeve extends through the laparoscope to protect the tissue at the surgical site as the laparoscope is moved between the bilateral fusion locations.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2003Date of Patent: November 27, 2007Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Zdeblick, Lawrence M. Boyd, Eddie Ray, III
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Patent number: 7238186Abstract: An interbody fusion device in one embodiment includes a tapered body defining a hollow interior for receiving bone graft or bone substitute material. The body defines exterior threads which are interrupted over portions of the outer surface of the device. The fusion device defines truncated side walls so that on end view the body takes on a cylindrical form. The side walls are provided with vascularization openings, and the body wall device includes opposite bone ingrowth slots extending through the interrupted thread portion of the body. In another embodiment, the tapered body is solid and formed of a porous biocompatible material having sufficient structural integrity to maintain the intradiscal space and normal curvature. The material is preferably a porous tantalum having fully interconnected pores to facilitate complete bone tissue ingrowth into the implant.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2003Date of Patent: July 3, 2007Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Zdeblick, Eddie Ray, III, Lawrence M. Boyd
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Publication number: 20070088440Abstract: An articular disc prosthesis and method of implanting the same within an intervertebral space between adjacent vertebral bodies. The prosthesis includes a pair of articular components and an articular ball disposed therebetween. Each of the articular components includes an outer shell portion and a removable inner insert portion. The insert portion includes a concave articular surface sized and shaped to receive a portion of the articular ball to provide articulating motion between the articular components. The outer shell portion includes a central hemi-cylindrical portion, a pair of laterally extending flanges, and an axially extending lip. Following removal of the natural intervertebral disc, a pair of hemi-cylindrical recesses are formed along a central region of the adjacent vertebral bodies to a predetermined depth.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2006Publication date: April 19, 2007Inventors: Lukas Eisermann, Eddie Ray
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Patent number: 7189242Abstract: A method and instrumentation particularly adapted for disc space preparation from an anterior approach to the spine. In one aspect, an expandable template is provided having guides to guide a cutting device for bilateral formation of openings in the disc space. In another aspect, an improved guide member is provided for guiding a cutting tool. Still further, the invention provides an improved double barrel guide sleeve with a central distraction extension and lateral non-distracting extensions. Optionally, the guide sleeve includes windows and covers to selectively cover the windows. An improved reamer with an internal chamber and optional modular coupling is also provided. A depth stop is provided to selectively engage a tool shaft and a guide sleeve to control tool penetration into the disc space. A method of using the disclosed instruments is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2002Date of Patent: March 13, 2007Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence M. Boyd, Eddie Ray, III, Bradley T. Estes, Mingyan Liu
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Publication number: 20060149371Abstract: A prosthetic device and method, according to which first end plate engages a first vertebral body, and a second end plate engages a second vertebral body. An insert lockingly engages one of the end plates and engages the other end plate in a manner to permit relative movement therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2004Publication date: July 6, 2006Applicant: SDGI Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Gregory Marik, Craig Squires, Eddie Ray
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Publication number: 20060116688Abstract: A method and instrumentation particularly adapted for disc space preparation from an anterior approach to the spine. In one aspect, an expandable template is provided having guides to guide a cutting device for bilateral formation of openings in the disc space. In another aspect, an improved guide member is provided for guiding a cutting tool. Still further, the invention provides an improved double barrel guide sleeve with a central distraction extension and lateral non-distracting extensions. Optionally, the guide sleeve includes windows and covers to selectively cover the windows. An improved reamer with an internal chamber and optional modular coupling is also provided. A depth stop is provided to selectively engage a tool shaft and a guide sleeve to control tool penetration into the disc space. A method of using the disclosed instruments is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2006Publication date: June 1, 2006Inventors: Lawrence Boyd, Eddie Ray, Bradley Estes, Mingyan Liu