Patents by Inventor John Fortier

John Fortier 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).

  • Patent number: 7728692
    Abstract: In order to reduce noise on twisted metallic pair signal conductors, circuits are disclosed in which the signal balance between the wires of the pair is significantly improved, thereby reducing the line's susceptibility to external electromagnetic interference and equally reducing its ability to radiate signals into the surrounding medium. Further, the common mode impedance of the wire pair as seen at or close to the junction with the terminating equipment is controlled in order to reduce the ability of signals external to the wire pair to couple into the wire. This reduces noise in the line, as perceived by connected equipment, leading to an increase in the data carrying capacity of the line and the usable length of the line carrying such data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Accell Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: John Fortier
  • Publication number: 20080056484
    Abstract: In order to reduce noise in telecommunications made over unshielded twisted pair (UTP) of metallic conductors an active electronic circuit for a two-to-four wire hybrid circuit reduces common mode signals without recourse to inductive components. The hybrid has a balance network that dynamically alters its impedance to closely balance with the two wire line impedance. Residual common mode signals are cancelled. Resistors are connected to the wires and the circuit generates a high impedance to differential mode signals and a virtual ground to common mode signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2007
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Inventor: John Fortier
  • Publication number: 20080012658
    Abstract: In order to reduce noise on twisted metallic pair signal conductors, circuits are disclosed in which the signal balance between the wires of the pair is significantly improved, thereby reducing the line's susceptibility to external electromagnetic interference and equally reducing its ability to radiate signals into the surrounding medium. Further, the common mode impedance of the wire pair as seen at or close to the junction with the terminating equipment is controlled in order to reduce the ability of signals external to the wire pair to couple into the wire. This reduces noise in the line, as perceived by connected equipment, leading to an increase in the data carrying capacity of the line and the usable length of the line carrying such data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Inventor: John Fortier
  • Patent number: 7286096
    Abstract: Integrating dual antennae into a single rigid assembly guarantees parallel alignment between the antennae and provides higher isolation with lower insertion loss than duplexing methods can achieve through a single antenna. The resulting higher performance at lower cost can benefit two-way communication systems using time division duplexing, frequency division duplexing, or polarization division duplexing; or combinations of these methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: RadioLink Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Aubrey Jaffer, John Fortier
  • Patent number: 7200223
    Abstract: In order to reduce noise in telecommunications made over unshielded twisted pair (UTP) of metallic conductors an active electronic circuit for a two-to-four wire hybrid circuit reduces common mode signals without recourse to inductive components. The hybrid has a balance network that dynamically alters its impedance to closely balance with the two wire line impedance. Residual common mode signals are cancelled. Resistors are connected to the wires and the circuit generates a high impedance to differential mode signals and a virtual ground to common mode signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Inventor: John Fortier
  • Publication number: 20070057860
    Abstract: Integrating dual antennae into a single rigid assembly guarantees parallel alignment between the antennae and provides higher isolation with lower insertion loss than duplexing methods can achieve through a single antenna. The resulting higher performance at lower cost can benefit two-way communication systems using time division duplexing, frequency division duplexing, or polarization division duplexing; or combinations of these methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2006
    Publication date: March 15, 2007
    Applicant: RadioLink Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Aubrey Jaffer, John Fortier
  • Publication number: 20050053227
    Abstract: In order to reduce noise in telecommunications made over unshielded twisted pair (UTP) of metallic conductors an active electronic circuit for a two-to-four wire hybrid circuit reduces common mode signals without recourse to inductive components. The hybrid has a balance network that dynamically alters its impedance to closely balance with the two wire line impedance. Residual common mode signals are cancelled. Resistors are connected to the wires and the circuit generates a high impedance to differential mode signals and a virtual ground to common mode signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2004
    Publication date: March 10, 2005
    Inventor: John Fortier