Patents by Inventor Jay Mueller

Jay Mueller 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).

  • Remote satellite terminal with antenna polarization alignment enforcement and associated methods
    Patent number: 8768242
    Abstract: A communications system includes a satellite hub, a remote satellite terminal, and a satellite configured to provide communications therebetween. The remote terminal includes a controller that functions as an enforcement mechanism when adjusting antenna polarization on the remote satellite terminal to facilitate communications with the satellite. The satellite transmits an acquisition signal at a first satellite polarization angle, and a jamming signal at a second satellite polarization angle different from the first satellite polarization angle. If the polarization is not set correctly, then the jamming signal is not filtered by a narrow width null of the receive gain pattern at the remote satellite terminal, and the controller inhibits transmission. This forces an installer to correctly set the polarization of the antenna at the remote satellite terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Harris Corporation
    Inventors: Alan Frost, Steven Wheelis, Jay Mueller, Greg Myers
  • REMOTE SATELLITE TERMINAL WITH ANTENNA POLARIZATION ALIGNMENT ENFORCEMENT AND ASSOCIATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20130260671
    Abstract: A communications system includes a satellite hub, a remote satellite terminal, and a satellite configured to provide communications therebetween. The remote terminal includes a controller that functions as an enforcement mechanism when adjusting antenna polarization on the remote satellite terminal to facilitate communications with the satellite. The satellite transmits an acquisition signal at a first satellite polarization angle, and a jamming signal at a second satellite polarization angle different from the first satellite polarization angle. If the polarization is not set correctly, then the jamming signal is not filtered by a narrow width null of the receive gain pattern at the remote satellite terminal, and the controller inhibits transmission. This forces an installer to correctly set the polarization of the antenna at the remote satellite terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventors: ALAN FROST, STEVEN WHEELIS, JAY MUELLER, GREG MYERS
  • Fastening device for container liners
    Patent number: 5419452
    Abstract: A liner fastener arrangement for retaining a liner including bags with or without handles. The liner fasteners are retained relative to the container for providing removable liners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 30, 1995
    Inventors: Jay Mueller, Stephen B. Ashby
  • Fastening device for container liners
    Patent number: 5261553
    Abstract: A liner fastener arrangement for retaining a liner including bags with or without handles. The liner fasteners are retained relative to the container for providing removable liners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1993
    Inventors: Jay Mueller, Stephen B. Ashby
  • Game ball target
    Patent number: 5257808
    Abstract: A golf practice device has a flexible weighted ring and a sloped shoulder. A bottom surface includes an array of gripping projections generally encircling the ball receiving opening defined by the ring. The game target is placed upon a natural ground surface and uses the natural ground surface as a target to better simulate actual playing conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1993
    Inventors: Jay Mueller, Gary A. Crabtree, Roger K. Crabtree