Patents by Inventor Gary Keith Reed
Gary Keith Reed 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: 10862187Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are disclosed of vehicular antenna assemblies and methods relating to assembling vehicular antenna assemblies. In an exemplary embodiment, a vehicular antenna assembly generally includes a dielectric antenna carrier and at least one antenna coupled to the dielectric antenna carrier. The at least one antenna includes a lower end portion that extends downwardly relative to the dielectric antenna carrier. The lower end portion is positionable within an opening in a printed circuit board and/or positionable in electrical contact with a contact member along the printed circuit board when the dielectric antenna carrier and the at least one antenna are moved relatively downward toward the printed circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2017Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Inventors: Hasan Yasin, Wassim Borchani, Ayman Duzdar, Joseph M. Combi, Gary Keith Reed
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Publication number: 20190006733Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are disclosed of vehicular antenna assemblies and methods relating to assembling vehicular antenna assemblies. In an exemplary embodiment, a vehicular antenna assembly generally includes a dielectric antenna carrier and at least one antenna coupled to the dielectric antenna carrier. The at least one antenna includes a lower end portion that extends downwardly relative to the dielectric antenna carrier. The lower end portion is positionable within an opening in a printed circuit board and/or positionable in electrical contact with a contact member along the printed circuit board when the dielectric antenna carrier and the at least one antenna are moved relatively downward toward the printed circuit board.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2017Publication date: January 3, 2019Inventors: Hasan Yasin, Wassim Borchani, Ayman Duzdar, Joseph M. Combi, Gary Keith Reed
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Patent number: 9716318Abstract: Disclosed herein are exemplary embodiments of multilayer printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) that integrally define or include patch antenna radiating elements. The radiating elements may be defined or formed from electrically-conductive layers of the PCBAs. Also disclosed herein are exemplary embodiments of antenna assemblies, systems, or modules comprising such multilayer PCBAs.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2014Date of Patent: July 25, 2017Assignee: Laird Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Thomas A. Shirley, David A. Swartwood, Gary Keith Reed
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Publication number: 20160118719Abstract: Disclosed herein are exemplary embodiments of multilayer printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) that integrally define or include patch antenna radiating elements. The radiating elements may be defined or formed from electrically-conductive layers of the PCBAs. Also disclosed herein are exemplary embodiments of antenna assemblies, systems, or modules comprising such multilayer PCBAs.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2014Publication date: April 28, 2016Inventors: Thomas A. Shirley, David A. Swartwood, Gary Keith Reed
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Publication number: 20160064807Abstract: Disclosed are exemplary embodiments of multiband vehicular antenna assemblies. In an exemplary embodiment, an antenna assembly for installation to a vehicle body wall is disclosed. The antenna assembly generally includes an antenna comprising electrical conductors along first and second sides of the first antenna that are interconnected to thereby define an electrical path extending around at least part of the antenna. The antenna is configured to be operable within multiple frequency bands including at least a first frequency band, a second frequency band higher than the first frequency band, and a third frequency band higher than the second frequency band. For example, an exemplary embodiment includes an antenna operable within multiple frequency bands including AM (amplitude modulation), FM (frequency modulation), and DAB-III (digital audio broadcasting) frequency bands.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2014Publication date: March 3, 2016Inventors: Gary Keith Reed, Thomas Shirley
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Patent number: 8963786Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are disclosed of antenna mast assemblies, which may be configured for multiband operation for automobiles or other vehicular applications. In an exemplary embodiment, an antenna mast assembly generally includes a coil radiator including a first coil portion and a second coil portion. The antenna mast assembly also includes a support having a first end portion, a second end portion, a first protruding portion, and a second protruding portion. The coil radiator is disposed about at least a portion of the support such that the first coil portion is between the first protruding portion and the first end portion of the support, and such that the second coil portion is between the second protruding portion and the second end portion of the support.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2012Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Laird Technologies, Inc.Inventors: John V. Kowalewicz, Ayman Duzdar, Zhigao Chen, Hasan Yasin, Liangguo Song, Gary Keith Reed, Ankit Ramnik Gogri
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Publication number: 20140015717Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are disclosed of antenna mast assemblies, which may be configured for multiband operation for automobiles or other vehicular applications. In an exemplary embodiment, an antenna mast assembly generally includes a coil radiator including a first coil portion and a second coil portion. The antenna mast assembly also includes a support having a first end portion, a second end portion, a first protruding portion, and a second protruding portion. The coil radiator is disposed about at least a portion of the support such that the first coil portion is between the first protruding portion and the first end portion of the support, and such that the second coil portion is between the second protruding portion and the second end portion of the support.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2012Publication date: January 16, 2014Applicant: LAIRD TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: John V. Kowalewicz, Ayman Duzdar, Zhigao Chen, Hasan Yasin, Liangguo Song, Gary Keith Reed, Ankit Ramnik Gogri
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Patent number: 8537062Abstract: A low-profile antenna assembly includes at least two antennas co-located under a cover. At least one of the at least two antennas includes an antenna configured for use with AM/FM radio. And, at least one of the at least two antennas includes an antenna configured for use with at least one or more of SDARS, GPS, cell phones, Wi-Fi, DAB-VHF-III, DAB-L, etc.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2013Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Laird Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Ayman Duzdar, Gary Keith Reed, Thomas Shirley, David Allen Swartwood
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Publication number: 20130229315Abstract: A low-profile antenna assembly includes at least two antennas co-located under a cover. At least one of the at least two antennas includes an antenna configured for use with AM/FM radio. And, at least one of the at least two antennas includes an antenna configured for use with at least one or more of SDARS, GPS, cell phones, Wi-Fi, DAB-VHF-III, DAB-L, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2013Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: Laird Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Ayman Duzdar, Gary Keith Reed, Thomas Shirley, David Allen Swartwood
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Patent number: 8519897Abstract: A low-profile antenna assembly includes at least two antennas co-located under a cover. At least one of the at least two antennas includes an antenna configured for use with AM/FM radio. And, at least one of the at least two antennas includes an antenna configured for use with at least one or more of SDARS, GPS, cell phones, Wi-Fi, DAB-VHF-III, DAB-L, etc.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2010Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Laird Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Ayman Duzdar, Gary Keith Reed, Thomas Arthur Shirley, David Allen Swartwood
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Publication number: 20120081253Abstract: A low-profile antenna assembly includes at least two antennas co-located under a cover. At least one of the at least two antennas includes an antenna configured for use with AM/FM radio. And, at least one of the at least two antennas includes an antenna configured for use with at least one or more of SDARS, GPS, cell phones, Wi-Fi, DAB-VHF-III, DAB-L, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2010Publication date: April 5, 2012Applicant: LAIRD TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Ayman Duzdar, Gary Keith Reed, Thomas Arthur Shirley, David Allen Swartwood
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Publication number: 20120057588Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of apparatus and methods relating to antenna multiplexers and demultiplexers are disclosed. In exemplary embodiments, antenna multiplexers include two or more inputs for receiving a corresponding number of signals from multiple antennas. The antennas may include a cellular antenna (e.g., world cell antennas or cellular antenna operable within one or more of AMPS/GSM850, GSM900, GSM1800, PCS/GSM1900, UMTS/AWS, GSM850, GSM1900, AWS, LTE, AMPS, PCS, EBS, BRS, WCS, etc.). The antennas may also include AM/FM antennas, SDARS antennas, GPS antennas, and/or antennas combining the preceding. Exemplary antenna multiplexers also include an output for simultaneously outputting the combined signals received by the multiplexer. Demultiplexers for receiving such combined signals and outputting each signal via a separate output are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2011Publication date: March 8, 2012Applicant: LAIRD TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Ayman Duzdar, Joseph Michael Combi, Gary Keith Reed
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Patent number: 8045592Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are provided of apparatus and methods relating to antenna multiplexers and demultiplexers are disclosed. In exemplary embodiments, antenna multiplexers include two or more inputs for receiving a corresponding number of signals from multiple antennas. The antennas may include world cell antennas, AM/FM antennas, SDARS antennas, GPS antennas, and/or antennas combining the preceding. Exemplary antenna multiplexers also include an output for simultaneously outputting the combined signals received by the multiplexer. Demultiplexers for receiving such combined signals and outputting each signal via a separate output are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2009Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: Laird Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Michael Combi, Ayman Duzdar, Gary Keith Reed
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Publication number: 20100226354Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are provided of apparatus and methods relating to antenna multiplexers and demultiplexers are disclosed. In exemplary embodiments, antenna multiplexers include two or more inputs for receiving a corresponding number of signals from multiple antennas. The antennas may include world cell antennas, AM/FM antennas, SDARS antennas, GPS antennas, and/or antennas combining the preceding. Exemplary antenna multiplexers also include an output for simultaneously outputting the combined signals received by the multiplexer. Demultiplexers for receiving such combined signals and outputting each signal via a separate output are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2009Publication date: September 9, 2010Applicant: Laird Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Ayman Duzdar, Joseph Michael Combi, Gary Keith Reed