Patents by Inventor Paul Anthony Tornatta, Jr.
Paul Anthony Tornatta, Jr. 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: 11462835Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to any device capable of wireless communication, such as a mobile telephone or wearable device, having one or more antennas. After measuring reflection coefficients of a device at three different DVC states, the reflection coefficient for all other DVC states can be calculated. Thus, based solely upon three reflection coefficient measurements, the antenna can be tuned to adjust for any changes in impedance at the antenna.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2017Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: Qorvo US, Inc.Inventors: Chenhui Niu, Ray Parkhurst, Paul Anthony Tornatta, Jr., Lars Ernst Johnsson
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Publication number: 20200274246Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to any device capable of wireless communication, such as a mobile telephone or wearable device, having one or more antennas. After measuring reflection coefficients of a device at three different DVC states, the reflection coefficient for all other DVC states can be calculated. Thus, based solely upon three reflection coefficient measurements, the antenna can be tuned to adjust for any changes in impedance at the antenna.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2017Publication date: August 27, 2020Applicant: CAVENDISH KINETICS, INC.Inventors: Chenhui NIU, Ray PARKHURST, Paul Anthony TORNATTA, Jr., Lars Ernst JOHNSSON
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Patent number: 10749247Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to any device capable of wireless communication, such as a mobile telephone or wearable device, having one or more antennas. The antenna has a structure with multiple resonances to cover all commercial wireless communications bands from a single antenna with one feed connection to the main radio system. The antenna is usable where there are two highly efficient, closely spaced resonances in the lower part of the frequency band. One of those resonances can be adjusted in real time by using a variable reactance attached to the radiator while the other resonance is fixed.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2017Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: Cavendish Kinetics, Inc.Inventors: Paul Anthony Tornatta, Jr., Young Joong Lee, Hak Ryol Kim
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Patent number: 10714812Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to any device capable of wireless communication, such as a mobile telephone or wearable device, having one or more antennas. The antenna has a structure with multiple resonances to cover all commercial wireless communications bands from a single antenna with one feed connection to the main radio system. The antenna is usable where there are two highly efficient, closely spaced resonances in the lower part of the frequency band. One of those resonances can be adjusted in real time by using a variable reactance attached to the radiator while the other resonance is fixed.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2017Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: Cavendish Kinetics, Inc.Inventors: Paul Anthony Tornatta, Jr., Young Joong Lee, Hak Ryol Kim
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Patent number: 10594024Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a device having a capacitance sensor that detects a change in capacitance that occurs in the antenna whenever the antenna is in close proximity to a user's hand and/or head. Following detection of the capacitance change, the capacitance of the antenna may be changed by using a variable capacitor that is coupled to the sensor through a controller.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2019Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: CAVENDISH KINETICS, INC.Inventors: Ray Parkhurst, Paul Anthony Tornatta, Jr.
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Publication number: 20200044309Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to any device capable of wireless communication, such as a mobile telephone or wearable device, having one or more antennas. The antenna has a structure with multiple resonances to cover all commercial wireless communications bands from a single antenna with one feed connection to the main radio system. The antenna is usable where there are two highly efficient, closely spaced resonances in the lower part of the frequency band. One of those resonances can be adjusted in real time by using a variable reactance attached to the radiator while the other resonance is fixed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2017Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Paul Anthony TORNATTA, Jr., Young Joong LEE, Hak Ryol KIM, Jr.
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Patent number: 10446929Abstract: The present invention generally relates to cellular phones having multiple antennas. The invention relates to how two antennas in a diversity or MIMO antenna system interact through mutual coupling. The mutual coupling is due to proximity of the two antennas, their antenna pattern and efficiency. The performance of the system can be optimized by adjusting the mutual coupling between the antennas. The primary and secondary antennas can be “tuned” and “de-tuned” respectively to enhance system performance. In this invention, the primary and secondary antennas are tuned independently using MEMS capacitor configured in the antenna aperture for frequency tuning.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2014Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: CAVENDISH KINETICS, INC.Inventors: Chih-Hao Hsu, Paul Anthony Tornatta, Jr., Roberto Gaddi
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Patent number: 10418717Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to any device capable of wireless communication, such as a mobile telephone or wearable device, having one or more antennas. By applying a variable reactance (capacitive or inductive component) antenna aperture tuner within a simple, scalar antenna aperture tuning system, the maintenance of a constant antenna resonant frequency in the presence of environmental changes or head/hand effects is obtained. The variable reactance is used to adjust the resonant frequency of the antenna to stay at the desired target frequency in response to external variables that would otherwise shift the resonance away from the operating frequency of the device. Adjusting the resonant frequency of the antenna in response to externally induced changes maintains the radiating efficiency of the antenna and simultaneously avoids impedance mismatch between the antenna and the respective transmit/receive path in the radio, thereby minimizing transmission losses.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2016Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: CAVENDISH KINETICS, INC.Inventors: Lars Ernst Johnsson, Ray Parkhurst, Paul Anthony Tornatta, Jr., Roberto Gaddi, Chenhui Niu
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Publication number: 20190148818Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a device having a capacitance sensor that detects a change in capacitance that occurs in the antenna whenever the antenna is in close proximity to a user's hand and/or head. Following detection of the capacitance change, the capacitance of the antenna may be changed by using a variable capacitor that is coupled to the sensor through a controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2019Publication date: May 16, 2019Inventors: Ray PARKHURST, Paul Anthony TORNATTA, JR.
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Patent number: 10224614Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a device having a capacitance sensor that detects a change in capacitance that occurs in the antenna whenever the antenna is in close proximity to a user's hand and/or head. Following detection of the capacitance change, the capacitance of the antenna may be changed by using a variable capacitor that is coupled to the sensor through a controller.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2015Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: CAVENDISH KINETICS, INC.Inventors: Ray Parkhurst, Paul Anthony Tornatta, Jr.
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METHOD AND APPARATUS OF MAINTAINING CONSTANT ANTENNA RESONANT FREQUENCY AND IMPEDANCE MATCH IN THE P
Publication number: 20180277960Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to any device capable of wireless communication, such as a mobile telephone or wearable device, having one or more antennas. By applying a variable reactance (capacitive or inductive component) antenna aperture tuner within a simple, scalar antenna aperture tuning system, the maintenance of a constant antenna resonant frequency in the presence of environmental changes or head/hand effects is obtained. The variable reactance is used to adjust the resonant frequency of the antenna to stay at the desired target frequency in response to external variables that would otherwise shift the resonance away from the operating frequency of the device. Adjusting the resonant frequency of the antenna in response to externally induced changes maintains the radiating efficiency of the antenna and simultaneously avoids impedance mismatch between the antenna and the respective transmit/receive path in the radio, thereby minimizing transmission losses.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2016Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventors: Lars Ernst JOHNSSON, Ray PARKHURST, Paul Anthony TORNATTA, JR., Roberto GADDI, Chenhui NIU -
Patent number: 9812780Abstract: The present invention generally relates to small antennas suitable for mobile devices operating in the high frequency and radio frequency bands in the range 100 MHz to 5 GHz. The antennas may be coupled to a DVC such as a MEMS DVC. The antenna may be coupled to a printed circuit board disposed inside of the mobile device, such as a mobile phone or smart phone.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2014Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: CAVENDISH KINETICS, INC.Inventors: Roberto Gaddi, Paul Anthony Tornatta, Jr., Ramadan A. Alhalabi
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Publication number: 20170018841Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a device having a capacitance sensor that detects a change in capacitance that occurs in the antenna whenever the antenna is in close proximity to a user's hand and/or head. Following detection of the capacitance change, the capacitance of the antenna may be changed by using a variable capacitor that is coupled to the sensor through a controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2015Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: Ray PARKHURST, Paul Anthony TORNATTA, Jr.
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Publication number: 20160218431Abstract: The present invention generally relates to small antennas suitable for mobile devices operating in the high frequency and radio frequency bands in the range 100 MHz to 5 GHz. The antennas may be coupled to a DVC such as a MEMS DVC. The antenna may be coupled to a printed circuit board disposed inside of the mobile device, such as a mobile phone or smart phone.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2014Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventors: Roberto GADDI, Paul Anthony TORNATTA, Jr., Ramadan A. ALHALABI
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Patent number: 6747603Abstract: An antenna mounting system includes a first mount having a positioning portion adapted to extend through an opening in a vehicle panel to position and hold the first mount relative to the vehicle panel, a second mount adapted to be disposed adjacent the opposite surface of the vehicle panel, and a connector adapted to couple the first and second mounts to each other. A conductive plate associated with one of the mounts forms a capacitive coupling with the vehicle panel and in conjunction with an inductor or resistor provides a selected resistance to ground. A connector screw in the system has a weakened section which during installation will break should excessive forces be applied thereto, thus to protect other components in the system.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2002Date of Patent: June 8, 2004Assignee: Radiall/Larsen Antenna Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Paul Anthony Tornatta, Jr., Douglas W. Sherman, Kee Kean Hoo
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Patent number: 6509878Abstract: An antenna mounting system includes a first mount having a positioning portion adapted to extend through an opening in a vehicle panel to position and hold the first mount relative to the vehicle panel, a second mount adapted to be disposed adjacent the opposite surface of the vehicle panel, and a connector adapted to couple the first and second mounts to each other. A conductive plate associated with one of the mounts forms a capacitive coupling with the vehicle panel and in conjunction with an inductor or resistor provides a selected resistance to ground. A connector screw in the system has a weakened section which during installation will break should excessive forces be applied thereto, thus to protect other components in the system.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2001Date of Patent: January 21, 2003Assignee: Radiall/Larsen Antenna Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Paul Anthony Tornatta, Jr., Douglas W. Sherman, Kee Kean Hoo