Patents by Inventor Jeffrey A. Norris

Jeffrey A. Norris 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).

  • Publication number: 20230299776
    Abstract: An apparatus is comprised of a processor, a fast-locking Phase-Locked Loop Waveform Generator (PLLWG), an amplifier circuit, and a voltage controlled oscillator (VCO). The processor generates data program signals to program the PLLWG and generates a trigger command signal instructing the PLLWG to generate an analog tuning signal. The PLLWG, coupled to the processor, generates the analog tuning signal based on the trigger command signal. The amplifier circuit, coupled to the PLLWG, receives the analog tuning signal, amplify the analog tuning signal, and generates a control voltage. The VCO, coupled to the amplifier circuit, receives the control voltage and amplifies the control voltage to generate an amplified Radio Frequency (RF) channel frequency signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2023
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: Daniel Hyman, Jeffrey Norris, Michael Dekoker, Anthony Aquino
  • Publication number: 20230231306
    Abstract: An antenna comprises an axial helical radiating element and a corrugated ground plane. The axial helical radiating element provides a radiation pattern substantially parallel to a primary axis of rotation of the helical radiating element. The corrugated ground plane, disposed proximate to a back region of the antenna, comprises corrugations to increase an electrical length of travel for radial standing waves between an axial helical input, at which the axial helical radiating element is coupled to the corrugated ground plane, to an outer edge of the corrugated ground plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2023
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Inventors: Daniel J. Hyman, Byron del Castillo, Jeffrey Norris
  • Patent number: 11592458
    Abstract: A wind direction indicator includes a smoke generator, a housing, an electrical power source, an air pump and a switch all arranged such that the indicator may be actuated by a user using a single hand. The smoke generator may be a cartomizer as an example. The indicator may include a rechargeable battery, a power outlet circuit and a SD card reader and transmitter for transmitting data from the SD card to a cellphone via a wireless connection such as Wi-Fi or bluetooth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: Cirrus Outdoors, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Norris, James Angelo Angott
  • Patent number: 11562831
    Abstract: An antenna installation having an antenna and a wire assembly. The antenna has a first end and a second end, with the antenna having a radiative distribution pattern and RF input characteristics. The wire assembly is positioned in close proximity to the antenna. The wire assembly includes a conductor and an RF insulative wrap. The conductor has a first end and a second end and at least one conductive element extending between the first end and the second end. The RF insulative wrap encircles the conductor between the first end and the second end. The RF insulative wrap includes a magnetic sheet having a magnetic metal powder within a polymer matrix. A method of preparing a wire assembly as well as the wire assembly itself are likewise disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: IXI TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel Hyman, Jeffrey Norris
  • Patent number: 11557833
    Abstract: An antenna comprises an axial helical radiating element and a corrugated ground plane. The axial helical radiating element provides a radiation pattern substantially parallel to a primary axis of rotation of the helical radiating element. The corrugated ground plane, disposed proximate to a back region of the antenna, comprises corrugations to increase an electrical length of travel for radial standing waves between an axial helical input, at which the axial helical radiating element is coupled to the corrugated ground plane, to an outer edge of the corrugated ground plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: IXI TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel J. Hyman, Byron del Castillo, Jeffrey Norris
  • Patent number: 11552644
    Abstract: An apparatus is comprised of a processor, a fast-locking Phase-Locked Loop Waveform Generator (PLLWG), an amplifier circuit, and a voltage controlled oscillator (VCO). The processor generates data program signals to program the PLLWG and generates a trigger command signal instructing the PLLWG to generate an analog tuning signal. The PLLWG, coupled to the processor, generates the analog tuning signal based on the trigger command signal. The amplifier circuit, coupled to the PLLWG, receives the analog tuning signal, amplify the analog tuning signal, and generates a control voltage. The VCO, coupled to the amplifier circuit, receives the control voltage and amplifies the control voltage to generate an amplified Radio Frequency (RF) channel frequency signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: IXI TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel Hyman, Jeffrey Norris, Michael Dekoker, Anthony Aquino
  • Publication number: 20220399987
    Abstract: An apparatus is comprised of a processor, a fast-locking Phase-Locked Loop Waveform Generator (PLLWG), an amplifier circuit, and a voltage controlled oscillator (VCO). The processor generates data program signals to program the PLLWG and generates a trigger command signal instructing the PLLWG to generate an analog tuning signal. The PLLWG, coupled to the processor, generates the analog tuning signal based on the trigger command signal. The amplifier circuit, coupled to the PLLWG, receives the analog tuning signal, amplify the analog tuning signal, and generates a control voltage. The VCO, coupled to the amplifier circuit, receives the control voltage and amplifies the control voltage to generate an amplified Radio Frequency (RF) channel frequency signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2020
    Publication date: December 15, 2022
    Inventors: Daniel Hyman, Jeffrey Norris, Michael Dekoker, Anthony Aquino
  • Publication number: 20220328958
    Abstract: An antenna comprises an axial helical radiating element and a corrugated ground plane. The axial helical radiating element provides a radiation pattern substantially parallel to a primary axis of rotation of the helical radiating element. The corrugated ground plane, disposed proximate to a back region of the antenna, comprises corrugations to increase an electrical length of travel for radial standing waves between an axial helical input, at which the axial helical radiating element is coupled to the corrugated ground plane, to an outer edge of the corrugated ground plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2021
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Inventors: Daniel J. Hyman, Byron del Castillo, Jeffrey Norris
  • Patent number: 11444628
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a processor, a Phase-Locked Loop Waveform Generator (PLLWG), a Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO), a demodulator, signal conditioning circuitry, and an Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC). The processor generates control command signals, receives a digital data input signal, and performs spectrum analysis on the digital data input signal. The PLLWG is coupled to the processor, receives the control command signals, and generates a charge pump output signal based on the control command signals. The VCO is coupled to the PLLWG, receives a tuning signal based on the charge pump output signal, and outputs a VCO output signal based on the tuning signal. The demodulator receives an incoming modulated signal and the VCO output signal, and outputs an analog output signal based on the incoming modulated signal and the VCO output signal. The ADC converts the analog output signal into the digital data input signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: IXI Technology Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Hyman, Jeffrey Norris, Michael Dekoker, Anthony Aquino
  • Publication number: 20220038107
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a processor, a Phase-Locked Loop Waveform Generator (PLLWG), a Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO), a demodulator, signal conditioning circuitry, and an Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC). The processor generates control command signals, receives a digital data input signal, and performs spectrum analysis on the digital data input signal. The PLLWG is coupled to the processor, receives the control command signals, and generates a charge pump output signal based on the control command signals. The VCO is coupled to the PLLWG, receives a tuning signal based on the charge pump output signal, and outputs a VCO output signal based on the tuning signal. The demodulator receives an incoming modulated signal and the VCO output signal, and outputs an analog output signal based on the incoming modulated signal and the VCO output signal. The ADC converts the analog output signal into the digital data input signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2021
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Inventors: Daniel Hyman, Jeffrey Norris, Michael Dekoker, Anthony Aquino
  • Patent number: 11147189
    Abstract: Hand held equipment has a body and a heat sink. The body defines an outer surface and a heat source therewithin. The heat sink forms a portion of the outer surface and is positioned in close proximity to the heat source so as to conduct heat therefrom. The heat sink has a base, a plurality of fins and a coating having low thermal conductivity (which may be a ceramic coating). The base has a lower and an upper surface. The lower surface is in close proximity to the heat source. The plurality of fins has a proximal end meeting the upper surface of the base, and a distal end extending away from the base. Each of the plurality of fins define a cross-sectional area and terminate at an outward surface. The coating extends over at least a portion of the outward surface of the plurality of fins. A heat sink is likewise disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: IXI Technology Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Hyman, Jeffrey Norris, Roberto Neil
  • Patent number: 11095298
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a processor, a Phase-Locked Loop Waveform Generator (PLLWG), a Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO), a demodulator, signal conditioning circuitry, and an Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC). The processor generates control command signals, receives a digital data input signal, and performs spectrum analysis on the digital data input signal. The PLLWG is coupled to the processor, receives the control command signals, and generates a charge pump output signal based on the control command signals. The VCO is coupled to the PLLWG, receives a tuning signal based on the charge pump output signal, and outputs a VCO output signal based on the tuning signal. The demodulator receives an incoming modulated signal and the VCO output signal, and outputs an analog output signal based on the incoming modulated signal and the VCO output signal. The ADC converts the analog output signal into the digital data input signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: IXI Technology Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Hyman, Jeffrey Norris, Michael Dekoker, Anthony Aquino
  • Publication number: 20210226641
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a processor, a Phase-Locked Loop Waveform Generator (PLLWG), a Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO), a demodulator, signal conditioning circuitry, and an Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC). The processor generates control command signals, receives a digital data input signal, and performs spectrum analysis on the digital data input signal. The PLLWG is coupled to the processor, receives the control command signals, and generates a charge pump output signal based on the control command signals. The VCO is coupled to the PLLWG, receives a tuning signal based on the charge pump output signal, and outputs a VCO output signal based on the tuning signal. The demodulator receives an incoming modulated signal and the VCO output signal, and outputs an analog output signal based on the incoming modulated signal and the VCO output signal. The ADC converts the analog output signal into the digital data input signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2020
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventors: Daniel Hyman, Jeffrey Norris, Michael Dekoker, Anthony Aquino
  • Publication number: 20210227721
    Abstract: Hand held equipment has a body and a heat sink. The body defines an outer surface and a heat source therewithin. The heat sink forms a portion of the outer surface and is positioned in close proximity to the heat source so as to conduct heat therefrom. The heat sink has a base, a plurality of fins and a coating having low thermal conductivity (which may be a ceramic coating). The base has a lower and an upper surface. The lower surface is in close proximity to the heat source. The plurality of fins has a proximal end meeting the upper surface of the base, and a distal end extending away from the base. Each of the plurality of fins define a cross-sectional area and terminate at an outward surface. The coating extends over at least a portion of the outward surface of the plurality of fins. A heat sink is likewise disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2020
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventors: Daniel Hyman, Jeffrey Norris, Roberto Neil
  • Publication number: 20210227728
    Abstract: An antenna installation having an antenna and a wire assembly. The antenna has a first end and a second end, with the antenna having a radiative distribution pattern and RF input characteristics. The wire assembly is positioned in close proximity to the antenna. The wire assembly includes a conductor and an RF insulative wrap. The conductor has a first end and a second end and at least one conductive element extending between the first end and the second end. The RF insulative wrap encircles the conductor between the first end and the second end. The RF insulative wrap includes a magnetic sheet having a magnetic metal powder within a polymer matrix. A method of preparing a wire assembly as well as the wire assembly itself are likewise disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2020
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventors: Daniel Hyman, Jeffrey Norris
  • Patent number: 11018626
    Abstract: An apparatus that is comprised of a controller, a digital-to-analog converter (DAC), a temperature sensor, an analog-to-digital converter (ADC), and a voltage controlled oscillator (VCO). The controller to reads temperature data proportional to a temperature of the VCO, reads previously-calculated calibration data based on the read temperature data, determines a frequency command signal based on the read previously-calculated calibration data, and outputs the frequency command signal. The DAC converts the frequency command signal into a frequency analog signal. The temperature sensor produces the temperature signal. The ADC converts the temperature signal into the temperature data. The VCO produces an output frequency based on the frequency analog signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: IXI Technology Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Dekoker, Jeffrey Norris, Anthony Aquino, Gary Carlson
  • Patent number: 10879953
    Abstract: An apparatus is comprised of a processor, first and second first Phase-Locked Loop Waveform Generators (PLLWGs), first and second Voltage Controlled Oscillators (VCOs), and a Radio Frequency (RF) switch. The processor generates first and second data program signals to program the first PLLWG and the second PLLWG, respectively, and generates a first and second trigger command signals instructing the first and second PLLWGs to generate first and second analog tuning signals, respectively. The first PLLWG, coupled to the processor, generates the first analog tuning signal. The second PLLWG, coupled to the processor, generates the second analog tuning signal. The first VCO, coupled to the first PLLWG, generates a first channel frequency signal. The second VCO, coupled to the second PLLWG, generates a second channel frequency signal. The RF switch selectively outputs one of a first pre-switch frequency signal and a second pre-switch frequency signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: IXI Technology Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Hyman, Jeffrey Norris, Michael Dekoker, Anthony Aquino
  • Publication number: 20200287504
    Abstract: An apparatus that is comprised of a controller, a digital-to-analog converter (DAC), a temperature sensor, an analog-to-digital converter (ADC), and a voltage controlled oscillator (VCO). The controller to reads temperature data proportional to a temperature of the VCO, reads previously-calculated calibration data based on the read temperature data, determines a frequency command signal based on the read previously-calculated calibration data, and outputs the frequency command signal. The DAC converts the frequency command signal into a frequency analog signal. The temperature sensor produces the temperature signal. The ADC converts the temperature signal into the temperature data. The VCO produces an output frequency based on the frequency analog signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2020
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Inventors: Michael Dekoker, Jeffrey Norris, Anthony Aquino, Gary Carlson
  • Publication number: 20200278374
    Abstract: A wind direction indicator includes a smoke generator, a housing, an electrical power source, an air pump and a switch all arranged such that the indicator may be actuated by a user using a single hand. The smoke generator may be a cartomizer as an example. The indicator may include a rechargeable battery, a power outlet circuit and a SD card reader and transmitter for transmitting data from the SD card to a cellphone via a wireless connection such as Wi-Fi or bluetooth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2020
    Publication date: September 3, 2020
    Applicant: Cirrus Outdoors, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Norris, James Angelo Angott
  • Patent number: D933883
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: Cirrus Outdoors, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Norris, James Angelo Angott