Patents by Inventor James David Fluhler

James David Fluhler 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).

  • Space efficient magnetic antenna method
    Patent number: 8922440
    Abstract: A space efficient magnetic antenna is disclosed for use in tracking, positioning and other applications. In a preferred embodiment, a space efficient magnetic antenna system comprises a first magnetic antenna with a first null axis aligned within a predetermined plane and a second magnetic antenna having a second null axis aligned substantially orthogonal to a first null axis. A second magnetic antenna system lies in a minimal coupling orientation with respect to a first magnetic antenna system. Additionally, a first magnetic antenna may further comprise a plurality of interconnected magnetic antenna elements. A space efficient magnetic antenna system may include an RF module. In further embodiments, the antenna system may enclose a substantial majority of the device including the RF module; the RF module may be enclosed substantially or wholly within one or more antennas of the antenna system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Q-Track Corporation
    Inventors: Hans Gregory Schantz, Robert Edward DePierre, James David Fluhler, Kazimierz Siwiak, Glenn Wolenec, Jerome Sylvester Gabig, James Matthew Barron
  • Space Efficient Magnetic Antenna Method
    Publication number: 20100277387
    Abstract: A space efficient magnetic antenna is disclosed for use in tracking, positioning and other applications. In a preferred embodiment, a space efficient magnetic antenna system comprises a first magnetic antenna with a first null axis aligned within a predetermined plane and a second magnetic antenna having a second null axis aligned substantially orthogonal to a first null axis. A second magnetic antenna system lies in a minimal coupling orientation with respect to a first magnetic antenna system. Additionally, a first magnetic antenna may further comprise a plurality of interconnected magnetic antenna elements. A space efficient magnetic antenna system may include an RF module. In further embodiments, the antenna system may enclose a substantial majority of the device including the RF module; the RF module may be enclosed substantially or wholly within one or more antennas of the antenna system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2010
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Applicant: Q-Track Corporation
    Inventors: Hans Gregory Schantz, Robert E. DePierre, James David Fluhler, Kazimierz Siwiak, Glenn Wolenec, Jerome Sylvester Gabig, James Matthew Barron
  • Space efficient magnetic antenna system
    Patent number: 7755552
    Abstract: A space efficient magnetic antenna is disclosed for use in tracking, positioning and other applications. In a preferred embodiment, a space efficient magnetic antenna system comprises a first magnetic antenna with a first null axis aligned within a predetermined plane and a second magnetic antenna having a second null axis aligned substantially orthogonal to a first null axis. A second magnetic antenna system lies in a minimal coupling orientation with respect to a first magnetic antenna system. Additionally, a first magnetic antenna may further comprise a plurality of interconnected magnetic antenna elements. A space efficient magnetic antenna system may include an RF module. An RF module may alternately utilize a first magnetic antenna and a second magnetic antenna, or an RF module may drive a second magnetic antenna in phase quadrature with respect to a first magnetic antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Q-Track Corporation
    Inventors: Hans Gregory Schantz, Robert Edward DePierre, James David Fluhler, Kazimierez Siwiak, Glenn Wolenec, Jerome Sylvester Gabig