Patents by Inventor Eric Krantz

Eric Krantz 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: 12049759
    Abstract: The invention relates to a surface covering system, and, more specifically, to an improved linear surface covering system. The improvement includes each plank of the system having multi-directionally cut grooves. The improvement further includes clip projections which conform substantially to a notch formed by the multi-directional grooves. The system also includes an improved splice plate for stabilizing two adjacent planks positioned in end-to-end relation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2024
    Assignee: AWI Licensing LLC
    Inventors: Nathan J. Baxter, Eric Krantz-Lilienthal
  • Publication number: 20220228367
    Abstract: The invention relates to a surface covering system, and, more specifically, to an improved linear surface covering system. The improvement includes each plank of the system having multi-directionally cut grooves. The improvement further includes clip projections which conform substantially to a notch formed by the multi-directional grooves. The system also includes an improved splice plate for stabilizing two adjacent planks positioned in end-to-end relation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2021
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventors: Nathan J. Baxter, Eric Krantz-Lilienthal
  • Patent number: 11187811
    Abstract: A global navigation satellite system (GNSS) receiver including an antenna module configured to removably attach to a receiver module. The antenna module includes an antenna configured to receive wireless signals transmitted by a GNSS satellite. The antenna is coupled to a wired connection. The antenna module also includes an antenna-side radio that is coupled to the wired connection. The antenna-side radio is configured to perform actions including sending, via the wired connection, an identifying signal to a receiver-side radio. The identifying signal includes identification information corresponding to the antenna. The receiver module includes the receiver-side radio coupled to the wired connection. The receiver-side radio is configured to perform operations including receiving, via the wired connection, the identifying signal from the antenna-side radio. The receiver module also includes a radio frequency (RF) front end coupled to the wired connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: Trimble Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Krantz, Stuart Riley
  • Patent number: 11098482
    Abstract: The invention relates to a surface covering system, and, more specifically, to an improved linear surface covering system. The improvement includes each plank of the system having multi-directionally cut grooves. The improvement further includes clip projections which conform substantially to a notch formed by the multi-directional grooves. The system also includes an improved splice plate for stabilizing two adjacent planks positioned in end-to-end relation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: AWI Licensing LLC
    Inventors: Nathan J. Baxter, Eric Krantz-Lilienthal
  • Publication number: 20190235089
    Abstract: A global navigation satellite system (GNSS) receiver including an antenna module configured to removably attach to a receiver module. The antenna module includes an antenna configured to receive wireless signals transmitted by a GNSS satellite. The antenna is coupled to a wired connection. The antenna module also includes an antenna-side radio that is coupled to the wired connection. The antenna-side radio is configured to perform actions including sending, via the wired connection, an identifying signal to a receiver-side radio. The identifying signal includes identification information corresponding to the antenna. The receiver module includes the receiver-side radio coupled to the wired connection. The receiver-side radio is configured to perform operations including receiving, via the wired connection, the identifying signal from the antenna-side radio. The receiver module also includes a radio frequency (RF) front end coupled to the wired connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2018
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Eric Krantz, Stuart Riley
  • Publication number: 20180087271
    Abstract: The invention relates to a surface covering system, and, more specifically, to an improved linear surface covering system. The improvement includes each plank of the system having multi-directionally cut grooves. The improvement further includes clip projections which conform substantially to a notch formed by the multi-directional grooves. The system also includes an improved splice plate for stabilizing two adjacent planks positioned in end-to-end relation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2017
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventors: Nathan J. Baxter, Eric Krantz-Lilienthal
  • Patent number: 9834928
    Abstract: The invention relates to a surface covering system, and, more specifically, to an improved linear surface covering system. The improvement includes each plank of the system having multi-directionally cut grooves. The improvement further includes clip projections which conform substantially to a notch formed by the multi-directional grooves. The system also includes an improved splice plate for stabilizing two adjacent planks positioned in end-to-end relation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: AWI Licensing LLC
    Inventors: Nathan J. Baxter, Eric Krantz-Lilienthal
  • Patent number: 9453916
    Abstract: A low noise amplifier (LNA) assembly comprising a filter circuit for receiving signals from a Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) band and a Radio Navigation Satellite Service (RNSS) band; and an alternative filter circuit configured to filter out a jammer signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: Trimble Navigation Limited
    Inventors: Stuart Riley, Eric Krantz
  • Publication number: 20150040506
    Abstract: The invention relates to a surface covering system, and, more specifically, to an improved linear surface covering system. The improvement includes each plank of the system having multi-directionally cut grooves. The improvement further includes clip projections which conform substantially to a notch formed by the multi-directional grooves. The system also includes an improved splice plate for stabilizing two adjacent planks positioned in end-to-end relation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2014
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Inventors: NATHAN J. BAXTER, ERIC KRANTZ-LILIENTHAL
  • Patent number: 8857121
    Abstract: The invention relates to a surface covering system, and, more specifically, to an improved linear surface covering system. The improvement includes each plank of the system having multi-directionally cut grooves. The improvement further includes clip projections which conform substantially to a notch formed by the multi-directional grooves. The system also includes an improved splice plate for stabilizing two adjacent planks positioned in end-to-end relation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: AWI Licensing Company
    Inventors: Nathan J. Baxter, Eric Krantz-Lilienthal
  • Publication number: 20140184443
    Abstract: A low noise amplifier (LNA) assembly comprising a filter circuit for receiving signals from a Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) band and a Radio Navigation Satellite Service (RNSS) band; and an alternative filter circuit configured to filter out a jammer signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2012
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: TRIMBLE NAVIGATION LIMITED
    Inventors: Stuart Riley, Eric Krantz
  • Publication number: 20120000143
    Abstract: A decorative structure is provided that is suspended within a space and includes a flexible panel maintained in a flexed configuration. The decorative structure includes a cable that supports the flexible panel and that is connected to a biasing member. The biasing member cooperates with a portion of the flexible panel to maintain the panel in a flexed configuration. A method of configuring a decorative structure with a flexed panel is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Inventors: Richard D. STACKENWALT, Eric KRANTZ-LILIENTHAL, Wesley T.K. BISCHEL, Martin L. GRAVER, James F. MATHIS
  • Patent number: 8015765
    Abstract: A decorative structure is provided that is suspended within a space and includes a flexible panel maintained in a flexed configuration. The decorative structure includes a cable that supports the flexible panel and that is connected to a biasing member. The biasing member cooperates with a portion of the flexible panel to maintain the panel in a flexed configuration. A method of configuring a decorative structure with a flexed panel is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: AWI Licensing Company
    Inventors: Richard D. Stackenwalt, Eric Krantz-Lilienthal, Wesley T. K. Bischel, Martin L. Graver, James F. Mathis
  • Patent number: 7913466
    Abstract: A panel structure including a flexible panel, at least one edge strip and mounting hardware is provided. Also provided is a method of configuring the panel structure. The edge strip has at least one mounting member receiving area provided thereon. The mounting member receiving area is dimensioned to receive the mounting hardware therein. The mounting hardware cooperates with the edge strip to suspend and mount the flexible panel. When installed, the panel structure provides a canopy-like visual element to a space in which it is suspended or mounted. The panel structure may be suspended or mounted in various configurations having different degrees of flex or curvature. The panel structure can be installed easily and reconfigured easily to suit the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: AWI Licensing Company
    Inventors: Richard D. Stackenwalt, Eric Krantz-Lilienthal, Guillaume Martin
  • Publication number: 20100257808
    Abstract: The invention relates to a surface covering system, and, more specifically, to an improved linear surface covering system. The improvement includes each plank of the system having multi-directionally cut grooves. The improvement further includes clip projections which conform substantially to a notch formed by the multi-directional grooves. The system also includes an improved splice plate for stabilizing two adjacent planks positioned in end-to-end relation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2010
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Inventors: Nathan J. Baxter, Eric Krantz-Lilienthal
  • Publication number: 20100223859
    Abstract: A decorative structure is provided that is suspended within a space and includes a flexible panel maintained in a flexed configuration. The decorative structure includes a cable that supports the flexible panel and that is connected to a biasing member. The biasing member cooperates with a portion of the flexible panel to maintain the panel in a flexed configuration. A method of configuring a decorative structure with a flexed panel is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2010
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Inventors: Richard D. Stackenwalt, Eric Krantz-Lilienthal, Wesley T. K. Bischel, Martin L. Graver, James F. Mathis
  • Patent number: 7681370
    Abstract: An easily installed, aesthetically pleasing island ceiling system is provided. The system includes a soft fiber panel having a top surface, a bottom surface and an edge extending therebetween. The top surface includes a routed channel which does not extend to the edge of the panel. The system also includes suspension hardware which supports the panel in both the longitudinal and cross axes when suspended from an overhead ceiling or wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: AWI Licensing Company
    Inventors: James R. Waters, Eric Krantz-Lilienthal, Joseph R. Woelfling
  • Publication number: 20100064617
    Abstract: A ceiling system which includes a plurality of grid elements which form a grid framework and a plurality of downwardly accessible ceiling panels. The ceiling panels include a substrate and at least two mounting members. Each mounting member cooperates with the substrate to provide strength and rigidity characteristics to the substrate and to form a grid receiving cavity. Each mounting member further cooperates with a grid element to accurately position the panel relative to the grid framework. When installed, the system provides no visual indications on how the ceiling panel can be removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2009
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Inventors: James K. Kelley, Peter P. Arena, JR., Eric Krantz-Lilienthal
  • Patent number: D679027
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Inventor: Eric Krantz-Lilienthal
  • Patent number: RE46043
    Abstract: A decorative structure is provided that is suspended within a space and includes a flexible panel maintained in a flexed configuration. The decorative structure includes a cable that supports the flexible panel and that is connected to a biasing member. The biasing member cooperates with a portion of the flexible panel to maintain the panel in a flexed configuration. A method of configuring a decorative structure with a flexed panel is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: AWI Licensing LLC
    Inventors: Richard D. Stackenwalt, Eric Krantz-Lilienthal, Wesley T. K. Bischel, Martin L. Graver, James F. Mathis