Patents by Inventor Mark G. Merrill

Mark G. Merrill 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).

  • Active antenna for wireless local area network devices
    Patent number: 11005512
    Abstract: Various embodiments are described herein that improve the signal reception and transmission capabilities of an access point by coupling an active antenna assembly to the access point. An active antenna assembly includes an antenna and at least one active component, such as a low-noise amplifier or a power amplifier. The active component can be connected to an antenna circuit board rather than the main circuit board of the access point, which is typically retained within an access point housing. By positioning the active component near the antenna, the active antenna assembly prevents degradation of signals received by the antenna. One or more coaxial cables can be used to connect the active component of the active antenna assembly to the main circuit board of the access point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: NETGEAR, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph Amalan Arul Emmanuel, Shun-Liang Yu, Mark G. Merrill, Peiman Amini
  • Active Antenna for Wireless Local Area Network Devices
    Publication number: 20190181899
    Abstract: Various embodiments are described herein that improve the signal reception and transmission capabilities of an access point by coupling an active antenna assembly to the access point. An active antenna assembly includes an antenna and at least one active component, such as a low-noise amplifier or a power amplifier. The active component can be connected to an antenna circuit board rather than the main circuit board of the access point, which is typically retained within an access point housing. By positioning the active component near the antenna, the active antenna assembly prevents degradation of signals received by the antenna. One or more coaxial cables can be used to connect the active component of the active antenna assembly to the main circuit board of the access point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2019
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Inventors: Joseph Amalan Arul EMMANUEL, Shun-Liang YU, Mark G. Merrill, Peiman AMINI
  • Active antenna for wireless local area network devices
    Patent number: 10211867
    Abstract: Various embodiments are described herein that improve the signal reception and transmission capabilities of an access point by coupling an active antenna assembly to the access point. An active antenna assembly includes an antenna and at least one active component, such as a low-noise amplifier or a power amplifier. The active component can be connected to an antenna circuit board rather than the main circuit board of the access point, which is typically retained within an access point housing. By positioning the active component near the antenna, the active antenna assembly prevents degradation of signals received by the antenna. One or more coaxial cables can be used to connect the active component of the active antenna assembly to the main circuit board of the access point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: NETGEAR, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph Amalan Arul Emmanuel, Shun-Liang Yu, Mark G. Merrill, Peiman Amini
  • Active Antenna for Wireless Local Area Network Devices
    Publication number: 20170094671
    Abstract: Various embodiments are described herein that improve the signal reception and transmission capabilities of an access point by coupling an active antenna assembly to the access point. An active antenna assembly includes an antenna and at least one active component, such as a low-noise amplifier or a power amplifier. The active component can be connected to an antenna circuit board rather than the main circuit board of the access point, which is typically retained within an access point housing. By positioning the active component near the antenna, the active antenna assembly prevents degradation of signals received by the antenna. One or more coaxial cables can be used to connect the active component of the active antenna assembly to the main circuit board of the access point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2016
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventors: Joseph Amalan Arul EMMANUEL, Shun-Liang YU, Mark G. Merrill, Peiman AMINI