Patents by Inventor Jerome A. LaPalme

Jerome A. LaPalme 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: 20250084661
    Abstract: A process, device and system facilitate mounting of apparatus on a tower. The process includes positioning a tunnel void clip on a strap, positioning the strap on the tower, fastening the strap to the tower, resting a first bracket on the clip, and fastening the first bracket, at a mounting position, onto the tower. The tunnel void clip includes a top portion, inner and outer prongs, a top connecting portion couples the top portion to the outer prong, and to the tops of the inner and outer prongs. A bottom connecting portion couples bottoms of the inner and outer prongs. The top and bottom connecting portions separate the inner and outer prongs to form a void therebetween, and the top and bottom connection portions, the inner and outer prongs and the void collectively form a tunnel void within the tunnel void clip through which the strap may be inserted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2024
    Publication date: March 13, 2025
    Applicant: DISH Wireless L.L.C.
    Inventors: Christopher Johnson, Jerome A. LaPalme
  • Patent number: 12230861
    Abstract: The subject matter disclosed here relates to a mounting system that facilitates the mounting of a transceiver to an antenna structure in a cellular communication system. In general, the mounting system includes an antenna mounting bracket, a transceiver mounting bracket, and a pair of guide rails. The antenna mounting bracket is configured to attach to the antenna structure while the transceiver mounting bracket is configured to attach to the transceiver. The pair of guide rails are configured to attach to the antenna mounting bracket and include channels to receive corresponding hooked structures on the transceiver mounting bracket. Specifically, the transceiver mounting bracket includes first and second hooked structures, and guide rails include first and second channels that are considered to receive the hooked structures such that the hooked structures can slide into the first and second channels on the guide rails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2025
    Assignee: DISH Wireless L.L.C.
    Inventors: Jerome A. LaPalme, Richard Ripp, Jr.
  • Patent number: 12188249
    Abstract: A process, device and system facilitate mounting of apparatus on a tower. The process includes positioning a tunnel void clip on a strap, positioning the strap on the tower, fastening the strap to the tower, resting a first bracket on the clip, and fastening the first bracket, at a mounting position, onto the tower. The tunnel void clip includes a top portion, inner and outer prongs, a top connecting portion couples the top portion to the outer prong, and to the tops of the inner and outer prongs. A bottom connecting portion couples bottoms of the inner and outer prongs. The top and bottom connecting portions separate the inner and outer prongs to form a void therebetween, and the top and bottom connection portions, the inner and outer prongs and the void collectively form a tunnel void within the tunnel void clip through which the strap may be inserted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2025
    Assignee: DISH Wireless L.L.C.
    Inventors: Christopher Johnson, Jerome A. LaPalme
  • Patent number: 12173841
    Abstract: The subject matter disclosed here relates to a mounting system that facilitates mounting of an antenna structure or other communication equipment to a tower pole in a cellular communication system. In general, the mounting system includes a mounting bracket and a plurality of bands that encircle the tower pole and pull the mounting bracket toward the tower pole. The mounting bracket includes a mounting surface, two side flanges, and a top and bottom flange. In general, the mounting surface is configured to receive communication equipment and may be configured to attach to multiple different types of antenna structures from different manufacturers. The bracket may thus offer a “universal” type mount. The two side flanges of the mounting bracket extend from the mounting surface at angles that engage with the outer surface of the tower pole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: DISH Wireless L.L.C.
    Inventor: Jerome A. LaPalme
  • Publication number: 20240422921
    Abstract: Various electronic device enclosures, methods for securing an enclosure and methods for unsecuring an enclosure are described. An enclosure includes a first panel assembly, a second panel assembly, a plurality of first fasteners, and a plurality of second fasteners. A first fastener is provided with one of the first panel assembly and the second panel assembly. A second fastener corresponds to and is couplable with the first fastener and is provided with another of the first panel assembly and the second panel assembly. An interior location for the first fastener and/or the second fastener is not readily apparent when the enclosure is in a secured configuration. Coupling the first fastener with the second fastener secures the enclosure. The enclosure may be a cover flex window enclosure, a cover flex clip enclosure, a cover slide & hook clip enclosure, or a hinged cover with flex clip enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2023
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Applicant: DISH Network L.L.C.
    Inventors: Steven Allen Nedved, William Roberts, Andrew David McAuley, Jerome A. LaPalme, Svitlana Trygubova, Roy Gonzales
  • Publication number: 20240339783
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes technologies relating to connector retention devices, receptacles with retention enhancement features, systems including the same, and method of using thereof. In exemplary embodiments, a connector retention device, including a retention clip sized and configured to engage a USB receptacle including a frame panel; a pair of opposed sidewall engaging panels extending orthogonally from the frame panel each positioned to closely confront a corresponding side portion of the USB receptacle; a spring tab including a proximal end portion connected to the frame panel and a distal end portion having a pair of protrusions each positioned to engage a corresponding spring finger of the USB receptacle; and a lever arm pivotably coupled to the spring tab; and a button component attached to the frame panel and positioned to actuate the lever arm thereby deflecting the spring tab to move the protrusions away from the spring fingers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2024
    Publication date: October 10, 2024
    Inventors: Jerome A. LaPalme, Henry Gregg Martch
  • Publication number: 20240274321
    Abstract: An assembly, devices and processes for protecting electrical equipment may include a first sleeve hemisphere, a first sleeve proximal gasket positioned within the first sleeve hemisphere, a second sleeve hemisphere which mates with the first sleeve hemisphere to form a full sleeve and a second sleeve proximal gasket positioned within the second sleeve hemisphere. A cable protector may be formed by the mating of the first sleeve hemisphere with the second sleeve hemisphere and around at least a cable center section of a cable. The cable center section may be coupled to a cable proximal portion which is further coupled to a cable external proximal portion. When the cable protector is formed, the first sleeve proximal gasket combined with the second sleeve proximal gasket contact and surround the cable proximal portion and inhibit a proximal water inflow from the cable external proximal portion into the cable center section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2023
    Publication date: August 15, 2024
    Applicant: DISH Wireless L.L.C.
    Inventors: Greg Ivey, Jerome A. LaPalme, Charles Iversen, Steven Allen Nedved
  • Publication number: 20240258679
    Abstract: A mounting assembly for cellular communication components includes a support mast and a mast bracket with w-shaped geometry. The mast bracket includes a central body defining a groove to receive the support mast. The mast bracket also includes a first support tab extending from the central body opposite the groove in a first direction. The first support tab defines a first slot. A second support tab extends from the central body opposite the groove in the first direction with the second support tab substantially parallel to the first support tab and defining a second slot. A device bracket is coupled to the mast bracket and comprises an elongated body to receive cellular equipment. A third support tab extends from the elongated body opposite the mating surface and defines a fifth slot. A fastener extends through the first slot, the second slot, and the fifth slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2024
    Publication date: August 1, 2024
    Applicant: DISH Wireless L.L.C.
    Inventors: Jerome A. LaPalme, Greg Ivey, Chris Patton
  • Patent number: 12035158
    Abstract: A device for testing remote controls includes a main board, a data acquisition module (DAM), and one or more testing components. The main board communicates a testing instruction to the testing components which, then provide stimuli to a remote under test (RUT). The DAM receives, from the testing components, result data indicative of reaction(s) by the RUT to the stimuli. At least one of the stimuli is provided to the RUT and the result data is received by the DAM from the testing components. A first testing component provides a first stimuli to the RUT substantially simultaneously with a second testing component providing a second stimuli to the RUT. The first stimuli may include an acceleration of the RUT and the second stimuli may emulate a user action. The emulated user action emulates a button press, a button release, an audible input, and a touch screen action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: DISH Network L.L.C.
    Inventors: Kenneth Jones, SvitLana Trygubova, Jerome A. LaPalme, Jamie Metzger, Henry Gregg Martch
  • Patent number: 11996604
    Abstract: A mounting assembly for cellular communication components includes a support mast and a mast bracket with w-shaped geometry. The mast bracket includes a central body defining a groove to receive the support mast. The mast bracket also includes a first support tab extending from the central body opposite the groove in a first direction. The first support tab defines a first slot. A second support tab extends from the central body opposite the groove in the first direction with the second support tab substantially parallel to the first support tab and defining a second slot. A device bracket is coupled to the mast bracket and comprises an elongated body to receive cellular equipment. A third support tab extends from the elongated body opposite the mating surface and defines a fifth slot. A fastener extends through the first slot, the second slot, and the fifth slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: DISH Wireless L.L.C.
    Inventors: Jerome A. Lapalme, Greg Ivey, Chris Patton
  • Publication number: 20240014537
    Abstract: The subject matter disclosed here relates to a mounting system that facilitates the mounting of a transceiver to an antenna structure in a cellular communication system. In general, the mounting system includes an antenna mounting bracket, a transceiver mounting bracket, and a pair of guide rails. The antenna mounting bracket is configured to attach to the antenna structure while the transceiver mounting bracket is configured to attach to the transceiver. The pair of guide rails are configured to attach to the antenna mounting bracket and include channels to receive corresponding hooked structures on the transceiver mounting bracket. Specifically, the transceiver mounting bracket includes first and second hooked structures, and guide rails include first and second channels that are considered to receive the hooked structures such that the hooked structures can slide into the first and second channels on the guide rails.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: DISH Wireless L.L.C.
    Inventors: Jerome A. LaPalme, Richard Ripp, JR.
  • Publication number: 20230399867
    Abstract: A process, device and system facilitate mounting of apparatus on a tower. The process includes positioning a tunnel void clip on a strap, positioning the strap on the tower, fastening the strap to the tower, resting a first bracket on the clip, and fastening the first bracket, at a mounting position, onto the tower. The tunnel void clip includes a top portion, inner and outer prongs, a top connecting portion couples the top portion to the outer prong, and to the tops of the inner and outer prongs. A bottom connecting portion couples bottoms of the inner and outer prongs. The top and bottom connecting portions separate the inner and outer prongs to form a void therebetween, and the top and bottom connection portions, the inner and outer prongs and the void collectively form a tunnel void within the tunnel void clip through which the strap may be inserted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2022
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Applicant: DISH Wireless L.L.C.
    Inventors: Christopher Johnson, Jerome A. LaPalme
  • Publication number: 20230371220
    Abstract: Various arrangements of a nested radio frequency (RF) shield system are detailed herein. The system can include an internal RF shield that includes one or more tabs to be soldered to a printed circuit board (PCB). The system can further include an external RF shield that also includes tabs that are soldered to a PCB. When the internal RF shield and the external RF shield are installed on the PCB, protrusions of the shields nest together to block RF without requiring the shields be soldered together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2023
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventor: Jerome A. LaPalme
  • Publication number: 20230304336
    Abstract: A lock adapter includes a first adapter arm and a second adapter arm. The first adapter arm has a first end which mating with a staple of a latch assembly, which, with a corresponding hasp, controls access to a structure. The first adapter arm also has second end configured for mating with the shackle of the lock. The second adapter arm also has a first end and a second end. The first end of the second adapter arm is configured for mating with the first end of the first adapter arm after the first end of the first adapter arm mates with the latch. The second end of the second adapter arm is configured for mating with the shackle of the lock. Upon the lock adapter mating with the staple and with the shackle of the lock, access to the structure via the latch assembly is inhibited.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2023
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Applicant: DISH Wireless L.L.C.
    Inventors: Greg Ivey, Jerome A. LaPalme, Christopher Johnson
  • Patent number: 11721879
    Abstract: The subject matter disclosed here relates to a mounting system that facilitates the mounting of a transceiver to an antenna structure in a cellular communication system. In general, the mounting system includes an antenna mounting bracket, a transceiver mounting bracket, and a pair of guide rails. The antenna mounting bracket is configured to attach to the antenna structure while the transceiver mounting bracket is configured to attach to the transceiver. The pair of guide rails are configured to attach to the antenna mounting bracket and include channels to receive corresponding hooked structures on the transceiver mounting bracket. Specifically, the transceiver mounting bracket includes first and second hooked structures, and guide rails include first and second channels that are considered to receive the hooked structures such that the hooked structures can slide into the first and second channels on the guide rails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: DISH Wireless L.L.C.
    Inventors: Jerome A. LaPalme, Richard Ripp, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20230127503
    Abstract: The subject matter disclosed here relates to a mounting system that facilitates the mounting of a transceiver to an antenna structure in a cellular communication system. In general, the mounting system includes an antenna mounting bracket, a transceiver mounting bracket, and a pair of guide rails. The antenna mounting bracket is configured to attach to the antenna structure while the transceiver mounting bracket is configured to attach to the transceiver. The pair of guide rails are configured to attach to the antenna mounting bracket and include channels to receive corresponding hooked structures on the transceiver mounting bracket. Specifically, the transceiver mounting bracket includes first and second hooked structures, and guide rails include first and second channels that are considered to receive the hooked structures such that the hooked structures can slide into the first and second channels on the guide rails.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2021
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Applicant: DISH Wireless L.L.C.
    Inventors: Jerome A. LaPalme, Richard Ripp, JR.
  • Publication number: 20230057870
    Abstract: The subject matter disclosed here relates to a mounting system that facilitates mounting of an antenna structure or other communication equipment to a tower pole in a cellular communication system. In general, the mounting system includes a mounting bracket and a plurality of bands that encircle the tower pole and pull the mounting bracket toward the tower pole. The mounting bracket includes a mounting surface, two side flanges, and a top and bottom flange. In general, the mounting surface is configured to receive communication equipment and may be configured to attach to multiple different types of antenna structures from different manufacturers. The bracket may thus offer a “universal” type mount. The two side flanges of the mounting bracket extend from the mounting surface at angles that engage with the outer surface of the tower pole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2022
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Applicant: DISH Wireless L.L.C.
    Inventor: Jerome A. LaPalme
  • Publication number: 20220201514
    Abstract: A device for testing remote controls includes a main board, a data acquisition module (DAM), and one or more testing components. The main board communicates a testing instruction to the testing components which, then provide stimuli to a remote under test (RUT). The DAM receives, from the testing components, result data indicative of reaction(s) by the RUT to the stimuli. At least one of the stimuli is provided to the RUT and the result data is received by the DAM from the testing components. A first testing component provides a first stimuli to the RUT substantially simultaneously with a second testing component providing a second stimuli to the RUT. The first stimuli may include an acceleration of the RUT and the second stimuli may emulate a user action. The emulated user action emulates a button press, a button release, an audible input, and a touch screen action.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2020
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Applicant: DISH Network L.L.C.
    Inventors: Kenneth Jones, SvitLana Trygubova, Jerome A. LaPalme, Jamie Metzger, Henry Gregg Martch
  • Patent number: 11288462
    Abstract: Various embodiments provide a dual purpose press-bar and heat sink for an integrated circuit card (ICC) reader. The dual purpose press-bar and heat sink provides two functions. First, the dual purpose press-bar and heat sink conducts and dissipates internal heat generated by a high data transfer ICC inserted in to the ICC reader. Second, the dual purpose press-bar and heat sink ensures that contact pads of the high data transfer ICC create reliable electrical connections with ICC contacts of the ICC reader. As such, the dual purpose press-bar and heat sink simultaneously dissipates heat from a high data transfer ICC and ensures that a high data transfer ICC maintains proper electrical connections with ICC contacts of an ICC reader.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: DISH Technologies L.L.C.
    Inventors: William Michael Beals, Jerome A. LaPalme
  • Publication number: 20200072485
    Abstract: The various embodiments of the present disclosure relate to devices, systems, and methods for use in monitoring and responding to roof temperature and/other environmental conditions. A monitoring system may include a first sensor configured to monitor a first condition of a given structure. A first communications device may be coupled to the first sensor and configured to output a first message providing a status of the structure. The first communications device may be configured to output the first message using a narrow band Internet of Things (NBIoT) communications topology. A remote control system may be communicatively coupled to the first communications device and configured to analyze the first message and based thereon take a first action. The monitoring system may include a remote control system that is directly communicatively coupled to the first communications device via NBIoT. The monitoring system may execute activate a thermal regulation device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2018
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Applicant: DISH Network L.L.C.
    Inventor: Jerome A. LaPalme