Patents by Inventor Lauren M. Garcia

Lauren M. Garcia 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).

  • Method for RF connector grounding
    Patent number: 8480409
    Abstract: The present invention relates to radio frequency and microwave connectors, and more particularly to grounding methods for printed wiring board edge-launch connectors. The grounding method comprises conducting tabs secured to a PWB and to an attached connector frame holding coaxial connectors. The conducting tabs thus provide a ground connection between the connector frame and one or more ground conductors on the PWB.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Waid A. Paine, Lucian A. Brasier, James E. Lewis, Thomas H. Taylor, Lauren M. Garcia
  • METHOD FOR RF CONNECTOR GROUNDING
    Publication number: 20120156902
    Abstract: The present invention relates to radio frequency and microwave connectors, and more particularly to grounding methods for printed wiring board edge-launch connectors. The grounding method comprises conducting tabs secured to a PWB and to an attached connector frame holding coaxial connectors. The conducting tabs thus provide a ground connection between the connector frame and one or more ground conductors on the PWB.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2010
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Inventors: Waid A. Paine, Lucian A. Brasier, James E. Lewis, Thomas H. Taylor, Lauren M. Garcia