Patents by Inventor Kevin Gerard Brennan
Kevin Gerard Brennan 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).
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Patent number: 10116038Abstract: A device can include a first ground element to be electrically connected to a module including a cellular antenna. The first ground element and the module can be stackable. The cellular antenna can have a first ground plane provided by a second ground element included in the module. The first ground element can provide a second ground plane for the cellular antenna when the first ground element is electrically connected to the cellular antenna. The second ground plane can be larger than the first ground plane. Radio performance of the cellular antenna with regard to a cellular network is enhanced when the cellular antenna is electrically connected to the first ground element based on the second ground plane.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2017Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.Inventors: Ai Mitsufuji, Kevin Gerard Brennan, Yuk Lun Li, Nicole Winston, Nolan Eng, Paul R. McDonough
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Publication number: 20180301793Abstract: A device can include a first ground element to be electrically connected to a module including a cellular antenna. The first ground element and the module can be stackable. The cellular antenna can have a first ground plane provided by a second ground element included in the module. The first ground element can provide a second ground plane for the cellular antenna when the first ground element is electrically connected to the cellular antenna. The second ground plane can be larger than the first ground plane. Radio performance of the cellular antenna with regard to a cellular network is enhanced when the cellular antenna is electrically connected to the first ground element based on the second ground plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2017Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: Ai MITSUFUJI, Kevin Gerard BRENNAN, Yuk Lun LI, Nicole WINSTON, Nolan ENG, Paul R. MCDONOUGH
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Patent number: 9918235Abstract: A steerable antenna, of a UAV, is used to optimize connectivity to a wireless network, such as to radio access network (RAN) of a cellular wireless network. In one implementation, the altitude of a UAV may be used to determine a direction in which to point the antenna of the UAV. In some implementations, additional factors, such as the travel direction of the UAV and/or the known location of base stations associated with the wireless cellular network, may alternatively or additionally be used to determine the direction of the antenna.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2015Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.Inventors: Kevin Gerard Brennan, Taru Jain, Chandrasekhar Munukutla, Zhongting Shen
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Publication number: 20170150373Abstract: A steerable antenna, of a UAV, is used to optimize connectivity to a wireless network, such as to radio access network (RAN) of a cellular wireless network. In one implementation, the altitude of a UAV may be used to determine a direction in which to point the antenna of the UAV. In some implementations, additional factors, such as the travel direction of the UAV and/or the known location of base stations associated with the wireless cellular network, may alternatively or additionally be used to determine the direction of the antenna.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2015Publication date: May 25, 2017Inventors: Kevin Gerard Brennan, Taru Jain, Chandrasekhar Munukutla, Zhongting Shen
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Patent number: 9462712Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a flexible boot for at least partially encompassing an electronic device. In one embodiment, the boot includes a rear panel and a sidewall extending from the real panel. The sidewall includes an inner surface, an outer surface, and a plurality of compressible hollow regions positioned between the inner surface and the outer surface. The rear panel and the inner surface of the sidewall at least partially define a cavity configured to receive the device. Other embodiments of the present disclosure provide a case for housing an electronic device. In one embodiment, the case includes an elastomeric boot and a rigid posterior portion defining an opening therethrough through which a portion of the boot extends. The boot includes a sidewall and is configured to receive the device such that the sidewall at least partially surrounds a plurality of lateral sides of the device.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2014Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: Wimo Labs LLCInventors: Scott Harold Wilson, Dennis Matthew Puhalla, Jon Godston, Kevin Gerard Brennan
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Publication number: 20140238894Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a flexible boot for at least partially encompassing an electronic device. In one embodiment, the boot includes a rear panel and a sidewall extending from the real panel. The sidewall includes an inner surface, an outer surface, and a plurality of compressible hollow regions positioned between the inner surface and the outer surface. The rear panel and the inner surface of the sidewall at least partially define a cavity configured to receive the device. Other embodiments of the present disclosure provide a case for housing an electronic device. In one embodiment, the case includes an elastomeric boot and a rigid posterior portion defining an opening therethrough through which a portion of the boot extends. The boot includes a sidewall and is configured to receive the device such that the sidewall at least partially surrounds a plurality of lateral sides of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: Wimo Labs LLCInventors: Scott Harold Wilson, Dennis Matthew Puhalla, Jon Godston, Kevin Gerard Brennan
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Patent number: 8787009Abstract: A case for holding a portable electronic device includes an anterior portion, a posterior portion, a boot, a transparent covering portion, and a plurality of fasteners. The anterior portion may have a front surface, a back surface, and a screen window. The posterior portion may have a front surface and a back surface. The boot may be flexible and may fit around the portable electronic device. The boot may have a sidewall, a flange extending inwardly from the sidewall, and a rear panel. The sidewall may be between the anterior portion and the posterior portion. The transparent covering portion may have an outer edge, a front surface, and a back surface. The outer edge may be between the boot and the back surface of the anterior portion. The plurality of fasteners may fasten the anterior portion and the posterior portion.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2012Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Wimo Labs LLCInventors: Scott Harold Wilson, Dennis Matthew Puhalla, Jon Godston, Kevin Gerard Brennan
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Publication number: 20130271922Abstract: A case for holding a portable electronic device includes an anterior portion, a posterior portion, a boot, a transparent covering portion, and a plurality of fasteners. The anterior portion may have a front surface, a back surface, and a screen window. The posterior portion may have a front surface and a back surface. The boot may be flexible and may fit around the portable electronic device. The boot may have a sidewall, a flange extending inwardly from the sidewall, and a rear panel. The sidewall may be between the anterior portion and the posterior portion. The transparent covering portion may have an outer edge, a front surface, and a back surface. The outer edge may be between the boot and the back surface of the anterior portion. The plurality of fasteners may fasten the anterior portion and the posterior portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2012Publication date: October 17, 2013Applicant: WIMO LABS LLCInventors: Scott Harold Wilson, Dennis Matthew Puhalla, Jon Godston, Kevin Gerard Brennan
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Publication number: 20130273944Abstract: A protective case for housing a wireless communication device is provided. The protective case may include integral wireless communication circuitry independent of the wireless communication device. The wireless communication circuitry may be configured to enable communication between the protective case and one or more remote communication devices via a short range network. The protective case may further include an integral speaker configured to reproduce audio signals received by the integral wireless communication circuitry and an integral power source configured to provide power to at least the integral wireless communication circuitry and the integral speaker. The integral wireless communication circuitry and the integral speaker may be capable of functioning independently of the wireless communication device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2013Publication date: October 17, 2013Applicant: Wimo Labs LLCInventors: Scott Harold Wilson, Dennis Matthew Puhalla, Kevin Gerard Brennan
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Patent number: D683136Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2012Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: Wimo Labs LLCInventors: Scott Harold Wilson, Dennis Matthew Puhalla, David Brian Seal, Kevin Gerard Brennan
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Patent number: D709057Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2012Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Wimo Labs LLCInventors: Scott Harold Wilson, Dennis Matthew Puhalla, Jon Godston, Kevin Gerard Brennan
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Patent number: D716786Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2014Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: Wimo Labs LLCInventors: Scott Harold Wilson, Dennis Matthew Puhalla, Jon Godston, Kevin Gerard Brennan
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Patent number: D729218Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2012Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: Wimo Labs, LLCInventors: Scott Harold Wilson, Dennis Matthew Puhalia, Jacob Andrew Nitz, Kevin Gerard Brennan