Patents by Inventor John C. Tchorz

John C. Tchorz 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).

  • Non-interfering utilization of non-geostationary satellite frequency band for geostationary satellite communication
    Patent number: 8897769
    Abstract: A method, satellite and system utilizes non-geostationary satellite orbit (NGSO) frequency spectrum in geostationary satellite orbit (GSO) satellite communication in a non-interfering manner. A ground station transmits signals to a GSO satellite using a GSO frequency band and an extended frequency spectrum including the NGSO frequency band whenever a noninterference situation exists, i.e., when an NGSO satellite is not in-line between the earth terminal and the GSO satellite or when the NGSO satellite is not utilizing the NGSO band of interest. A command module is provided to instruct the ground station to transmit signals to the GSO satellite using the GSO frequency band and the extended frequency spectrum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: ViaSat, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark J. Miller, John C. Tchorz
  • NON-INTERFERING UTILIZATION OF NON-GEOSTATIONARY SATELLITE FREQUENCY BAND FOR GEOSTATIONARY SATELLITE COMMUNICATION
    Publication number: 20120238203
    Abstract: A method, satellite and system utilizes non-geostationary satellite orbit (NGSO) frequency spectrum in geostationary satellite orbit (GSO) satellite communication in a non-interfering manner. A ground station transmits signals to a GSO satellite using a GSO frequency band and an extended frequency spectrum including the NGSO frequency band whenever a noninterference situation exists, i.e., when an NGSO satellite is not in-line between the earth terminal and the GSO satellite or when the NGSO satellite is not utilizing the NGSO band of interest. A command module is provided to instruct the ground station to transmit signals to the GSO satellite using the GSO frequency band and the extended frequency spectrum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: ViaSat, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark J. Miller, John C. Tchorz
  • Non-interfering utilization of non-geostationary satellite frequency band for geostationary satellite communication
    Patent number: 8213929
    Abstract: A method, satellite and system utilizes non-geostationary satellite orbit (NGSO) frequency spectrum in geostationary satellite orbit (GSO) satellite communication in a non-interfering manner. A ground station transmits signals to a GSO satellite using a GSO frequency band and an extended frequency spectrum including the an NGSO frequency band whenever a noninterference situation exists, i.e., when an NGSO satellite is not in-line between the earth terminal and the GSO satellite or when the NGSO satellite is not utilizing the NGSO band of interest. A command module is provided to instruct the ground station to transmit signals to the GSO satellite using the GSO frequency band and the extended frequency spectrum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: ViaSat, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark J. Miller, John C. Tchorz
  • NON-INTERFERING UTILIZATION OF NON-GEOSTATIONARY SATELLITE FREQUENCY BAND FOR GEOSTATIONARY SATELLITE COMMUNICATION
    Publication number: 20120034866
    Abstract: A method, satellite and system utilizes non-geostationary satellite orbit (NGSO) frequency spectrum in geostationary satellite orbit (GSO) satellite communication in a non-interfering manner. A ground station transmits signals to a GSO satellite using a GSO frequency band and an extended frequency spectrum including the an NGSO frequency band whenever a noninterference situation exists, i.e., when an NGSO satellite is not in-line between the earth terminal and the GSO satellite or when the NGSO satellite is not utilizing the NGSO band of interest. A command module is provided to instruct the ground station to transmit signals to the GSO satellite using the GSO frequency band and the extended frequency spectrum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicant: ViaSat, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark J. Miller, John C. Tchorz
  • Non-interfering utilization of non-geostationary satellite frequency band for geostationary satellite communication
    Patent number: 8068827
    Abstract: A method, satellite and system utilizes non-geostationary satellite orbit (NGSO) frequency spectrum in geostationary satellite orbit (GSO) satellite communication in a non-interfering manner. A ground station transmits signals to a GSO satellite using a GSO frequency band and an extended frequency spectrum including the an NGSO frequency band whenever a noninterference situation exists, i.e., when an NGSO satellite is not in-line between the earth terminal and the GSO satellite or when the NGSO satellite is not utilizing the NGSO band of interest. A command module is provided to instruct the ground station to transmit signals to the GSO satellite using the GSO frequency band and the extended frequency spectrum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: ViaSat, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark J. Miller, John C. Tchorz
  • NON-INTERFERING UTILIZATION OF NON-GEOSTATIONARY SATELLITE FREQUENCY BAND FOR GEOSTATIONARY SATELLITE COMMUNICATION
    Publication number: 20090093213
    Abstract: A method and system of utilizing non-geostationary satellite orbit (NGSO) frequency spectrum in a geostationary satellite orbit (GSO) satellite communication system in a non-interfering manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2008
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Applicant: ViaSat, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark J. Miller, John C. Tchorz