Patents by Inventor Franklin Bradley Gass

Franklin Bradley Gass 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: 6150896
    Abstract: Disclosed is a passive, highly efficient, low noise coupling device that includes a balun and noise reduction circuitry uniquely configured for converting an unbalanced video signal on a 75 ohm transmission line or connector to a balanced signal on a 100 ohm transmission line or connector and vice versa. The device efficiently allows use of a 100 ohm unshielded twisted pair, such as a conventional telephone cable, for multiplex transmission of video signals or the like in the frequency range of 50 to 500 megahertz. The preferred embodiment has a circuit board with a 75 ohm unbalanced side and a 100 ohm balanced side separated by a balun having a toroid core with a very high permeability. A common mode choke for noise rejection is inserted in the balanced side. A common mode toroid shunt on the device's balanced side provides further noise reduction. An isolation transformer in the device can provide personnel protection and eliminate ground loops.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2000
    Assignee: BH Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: John E. DeCramer, Franklin Bradley Gass