Patents by Inventor Michael Conry
Michael Conry 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: 10291223Abstract: An RF signal switch circuit that allows connection of any of N radio frequency (RF) input terminals to a switch output port, either in a low loss mode, in a bypass mode, or, optionally, in a signal function mode. Embodiments of the invention allow for both a single switch in the series input path to a target circuit while still having the ability to isolate the bypass path from the target circuit. In the low loss and bypass mode, the circuit simultaneously exhibits low input insertion loss (and thus a low noise factor) and high bypass mode isolation.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2018Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: pSemi CorporationInventors: Ethan Prevost, Michael Conry
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Patent number: 10277211Abstract: A fast response time, self-activating, adjustable threshold limiter including a limiting element LE, a first coupling element CE1 electrically connected from a signal node of LE to a control input of LE, and a second coupling element CE2 electrically connected from the control input of LE to a nominal node of LE. An initial bias (control) voltage is also supplied to the control input of LE to dynamically control the limiting threshold for the limiter. Embodiments include usage of self-activating adjustable power limiters in combination with series switch components in a switch circuit in lieu of conventional shunt switches.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: pSemi CorporationInventors: Jianhua Lu, Peter Bacon, Naveen Yanduru, Edward Nicholas Comfoltey, Michael Conry, Chieh-Kai Yang
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Publication number: 20190097627Abstract: A FET-based RF switch architecture and method that provides for independent control of FETs within component branches of a switching circuit. With independent control of branch FETs, every RF FET in an inactive branch that is in an “open” (capacitive) state can be shunted to RF ground and thus mitigate impedance mismatch effects. Providing a sufficiently low impedance to RF ground diminishes such negative effects and reduces the sensitivity of the switch circuit to non-matched impedances.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2018Publication date: March 28, 2019Inventors: Michael Conry, Kevin Roberts, Edward Nicholas Comfoltey
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Patent number: 10224913Abstract: A fast response time, self-activating, adjustable threshold limiter including a limiting element LE, a first coupling element CE1 electrically connected from a signal node of LE to a control input of LE, and a second coupling element CE2 electrically connected from the control input of LE to a nominal node of LE. An initial bias (control) voltage is also supplied to the control input of LE to dynamically control the limiting threshold for the limiter. Embodiments include usage of self-activating adjustable power limiters in combination with series switch components in a switch circuit in lieu of conventional shunt switches.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2016Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: pSemi CorporationInventors: Jianhua Lu, Peter Bacon, Naveen Yanduru, Edward Nicholas Comfoltey, Michael Conry, Chieh-Kai Yang
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Patent number: 10171076Abstract: A FET-based RF switch architecture and method that provides for independent control of FETs within component branches of a switching circuit. With independent control of branch FETs, every RF FET in an inactive branch that is in an “open” (capacitive) state can be shunted to RF ground and thus mitigate impedance mismatch effects. Providing a sufficiently low impedance to RF ground diminishes such negative effects and reduces the sensitivity of the switch circuit to non-matched impedances.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2017Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: pSemi CorporationInventors: Michael Conry, Kevin Roberts, Edward Nicholas Comfoltey
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Publication number: 20180375510Abstract: An RF signal switch circuit that allows connection of any of N radio frequency (RF) input terminals to a switch output port, either in a low loss mode, in a bypass mode, or, optionally, in a signal function mode. Embodiments of the invention allow for both a single switch in the series input path to a target circuit while still having the ability to isolate the bypass path from the target circuit. In the low loss and bypass mode, the circuit simultaneously exhibits low input insertion loss (and thus a low noise factor) and high bypass mode isolation.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2018Publication date: December 27, 2018Inventors: Ethan Prevost, Michael Conry
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Publication number: 20170346486Abstract: A FET-based RF switch architecture and method that provides for independent control of FETs within component branches of a switching circuit. With independent control of branch FETs, every RF FET in an inactive branch that is in an “open” (capacitive) state can be shunted to RF ground and thus mitigate impedance mismatch effects. Providing a sufficiently low impedance to RF ground diminishes such negative effects and reduces the sensitivity of the switch circuit to non-matched impedances.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: Michael Conry, Kevin Roberts, Edward Nicholas Comfoltey
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Publication number: 20170237417Abstract: A fast response time, self-activating, adjustable threshold limiter including a limiting element LE, a first coupling element CE1 electrically connected from a signal node of LE to a control input of LE, and a second coupling element CE2 electrically connected from the control input of LE to a nominal node of LE. An initial bias (control) voltage is also supplied to the control input of LE to dynamically control the limiting threshold for the limiter. Embodiments include usage of self-activating adjustable power limiters in combination with series switch components in a switch circuit in lieu of conventional shunt switches.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2016Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventors: Jianhua Lu, Peter Bacon, Naveen Yanduru, Edward Nicholas Comfoltey, Michael Conry, Chieh-Kai Yang
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Publication number: 20170237418Abstract: A fast response time, self-activating, adjustable threshold limiter including a limiting element LE, a first coupling element CE1 electrically connected from a signal node of LE to a control input of LE, and a second coupling element CE2 electrically connected from the control input of LE to a nominal node of LE. An initial bias (control) voltage is also supplied to the control input of LE to dynamically control the limiting threshold for the limiter. Embodiments include usage of self-activating adjustable power limiters in combination with series switch components in a switch circuit in lieu of conventional shunt switches.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2016Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventors: Jianhua Lu, Peter Bacon, Naveen Yanduru, Edward Nicholas Comfoltey, Michael Conry, Chieh-Kai Yang
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Patent number: 9712160Abstract: A FET-based RF switch architecture and method that provides for independent control of FETs within component branches of a switching circuit. With independent control of branch FETs, every RF FET in an inactive branch that is in an “open” (capacitive) state can be shunted to RF ground and thus mitigate impedance mismatch effects. Providing a sufficiently low impedance to RF ground diminishes such negative effects and reduces the sensitivity of the switch circuit to non-matched impedances.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2016Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: Peregrine Semiconductor CorporationInventors: Michael Conry, Kevin Roberts, Edward Nicholas Comfoltey
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Patent number: 9537472Abstract: A fast response time, self-activating, adjustable threshold limiter including a limiting element LE, a first coupling element CE1 electrically connected from a signal node of LE to a control input of LE, and a second coupling element CE2 electrically connected from the control input of LE to a nominal node of LE. An initial bias (control) voltage is also supplied to the control input of LE to dynamically control the limiting threshold for the limiter. Embodiments include usage of self-activating adjustable power limiters in combination with series switch components in a switch circuit in lieu of conventional shunt switches.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2014Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: Peregrine Semiconductor CorporationInventors: Jianhua Lu, Peter Bacon, Naveen Yanduru, Edward Nicholas Comfoltey, Michael Conry, Chieh-Kai Yang
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Publication number: 20160191054Abstract: A FET-based RF switch architecture and method that provides for independent control of FETs within component branches of a switching circuit. With independent control of branch FETs, every RF FET in an inactive branch that is in an “open” (capacitive) state can be shunted to RF ground and thus mitigate impedance mismatch effects. Providing a sufficiently low impedance to RF ground diminishes such negative effects and reduces the sensitivity of the switch circuit to non-matched impedances.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2016Publication date: June 30, 2016Inventors: Michael Conry, Kevin Roberts, Edward Nicholas Comfoltey
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Patent number: 9306617Abstract: A FET-based RF switch architecture and method that provides for independent control of FETs within component branches of a switching circuit. With independent control of branch FETs, every RF FET in an inactive branch that is in an “open” (capacitive) state can be shunted to RF ground and thus mitigate impedance mismatch effects. Providing a sufficiently low impedance to RF ground diminishes such negative effects and reduces the sensitivity of the switch circuit to non-matched impedances.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2013Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: Peregrine Semiconductor CorporationInventors: Michael Conry, Kevin Roberts, Edward Nicholas Comfoltey
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Patent number: 9090320Abstract: An underwater vehicle includes a fore-body and a flexible aft. The flexible aft includes a flexible body. The flexible body includes a spring body including a spring element extending along a main axis, and a cavity. Related apparatus, systems, techniques, and articles are also described.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2013Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: Boston Engineering CorporationInventors: Michael Rufo, David Shane, Michael Conry, Will Ober
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Publication number: 20150162901Abstract: A fast response time, self-activating, adjustable threshold limiter including a limiting element LE, a first coupling element CE1 electrically connected from a signal node of LE to a control input of LE, and a second coupling element CE2 electrically connected from the control input of LE to a nominal node of LE. An initial bias (control) voltage is also supplied to the control input of LE to dynamically control the limiting threshold for the limiter. Embodiments include usage of self-activating adjustable power limiters in combination with series switch components in a switch circuit in lieu of conventional shunt switches.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2014Publication date: June 11, 2015Inventors: Jianhua Lu, Peter Bacon, Naveen Yanduru, Edward Nicholas Comfoltey, Michael Conry, Chieh-Kai Yang
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Publication number: 20150162949Abstract: A FET-based RF switch architecture and method that provides for independent control of FETs within component branches of a switching circuit. With independent control of branch FETs, every RF FET in an inactive branch that is in an “open” (capacitive) state can be shunted to RF ground and thus mitigate impedance mismatch effects. Providing a sufficiently low impedance to RF ground diminishes such negative effects and reduces the sensitivity of the switch circuit to non-matched impedances.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2013Publication date: June 11, 2015Applicant: Peregrine Semiconductor CorporationInventors: Michael Conry, Kevin Roberts, Edward Nicholas Comfoltey
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Patent number: 8928388Abstract: A fast response time, self-activating, adjustable threshold limiter including a limiting element LE, a first coupling element CE1 electrically connected from a signal node of LE to a control input of LE, and a second coupling element CE2 electrically connected from the control input of LE to a nominal node of LE. An initial bias (control) voltage is also supplied to the control input of LE to dynamically control the limiting threshold for the limiter.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Peregrine Semiconductor CorporationInventors: Jianhua Lu, Naveen Yanduru, Edward Nicholas Comfoltey, Michael Conry, Chieh-Kai Yang
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Publication number: 20140109821Abstract: An underwater vehicle includes a fore-body and a flexible aft. The flexible aft includes a flexible body. The flexible body includes a spring body including a spring element extending along a main axis, and a cavity. Related apparatus, systems, techniques, and articles are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2013Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: BOSTON ENGINEERING CORPORATIONInventors: Michael Rufo, David Shane, Michael Conry, Will Ober
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Patent number: 8426730Abstract: A high-voltage isolator is disclosed which has a first electrical connecting piece and a second electrical connecting piece, between which an electrical isolating body extends. The end sections of the connecting pieces are connected to the isolating body, with a toroidal field control element being arranged on at least one of the end sections. A slot, which extends in the circumferential direction of the end section, is introduced on the end section which has the field control element. The field control element and the respectively associated end section are formed integrally. As a result of the slot, tension and compression forces which occur during longitudinal and lateral contractions of the isolating body and act at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the end section can be largely prevented, as can shear forces, while at the same time achieving a high level of uniformity in an area of the isolating gap, for electrical fields which occur during operation.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2011Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: ABB Technology AGInventors: Bruno Widmer, Jean-Claude Mauroux, Michael Conry, Martin Lakner
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Publication number: 20110180292Abstract: A high-voltage isolator is disclosed which has a first electrical connecting piece and a second electrical connecting piece, between which an electrical isolating body extends. The end sections of the connecting pieces are connected to the isolating body, with a toroidal field control element being arranged on at least one of the end sections. A slot, which extends in the circumferential direction of the end section, is introduced on the end section which has the field control element. The field control element and the respectively associated end section are formed integrally. As a result of the slot, tension and compression forces which occur during longitudinal and lateral contractions of the isolating body and act at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the end section can be largely prevented, as can shear forces, while at the same time achieving a high level of uniformity in an area of the isolating gap, for electrical fields which occur during operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2011Publication date: July 28, 2011Applicant: ABB Technology AGInventors: Bruno Widmer, Jean-Claude Mauroux, Michael Conry, Martin Lakner