Patents by Inventor Paul Tornatta
Paul Tornatta 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: 9680514Abstract: A method is provided introducing a phase offset between signals applied to antenna ports of an antenna having multiple antenna elements, such that a first signal applied to one of the antenna ports operatively coupled to one of the antenna elements has a different phase than a second signal applied to another one of antenna ports operatively coupled to another one of the antenna elements to obtain an antenna pattern control. A reduced power is used that is lower than the power used in a non-pattern control operation of the antenna such that a wireless link performance criteria is met with equipment at a far-field point using the reduced power compared to the non-pattern control operation, thereby reducing near field radiation.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2016Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: Achilles Technology Management Co II. Inc.Inventors: Mark T. Montgomery, Frank M. Caimi, Paul A. Tornatta, Jr., Mark W. Kishler, Li Chen
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Publication number: 20160301135Abstract: The subject disclosure may include, for example, an antenna structure including an antenna having a first antenna port to transmit electromagnetic signals and a second antenna port to receive electromagnetic signals, where the antenna is coupled to a housing assembly of a communication device to transmit energy between the housing assembly and the first antenna port and second antenna port, and where first resonant modes of the housing assembly for the first antenna port or second resonant modes of the housing assembly for the second antenna port increases decoupling between the first antenna port and the second antenna port. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2016Publication date: October 13, 2016Inventors: MARK T. MONTGOMERY, PAUL A. TORNATTA, JR.
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Publication number: 20160226546Abstract: A method is provided introducing a phase offset between signals applied to antenna ports of an antenna having multiple antenna elements, such that a first signal applied to one of the antenna ports operatively coupled to one of the antenna elements has a different phase than a second signal applied to another one of antenna ports operatively coupled to another one of the antenna elements to obtain an antenna pattern control. A reduced power is used that is lower than the power used in a non-pattern control operation of the antenna such that a wireless link performance criteria is met with equipment at a far-field point using the reduced power compared to the non-pattern control operation, thereby reducing near field radiation.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2016Publication date: August 4, 2016Inventors: Mark T. Montgomery, Frank M. Caimi, Paul A. Tornatta, JR., Mark W. Kishler, Li Chen
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Patent number: 9397388Abstract: The subject disclosure may include, for example, an antenna structure including an antenna having a first antenna port to transmit electromagnetic signals and a second antenna port to receive electromagnetic signals, where the antenna is coupled to a housing assembly of a communication device to transmit energy between the housing assembly and the first antenna port and second antenna port, and where first resonant modes of the housing assembly for the first antenna port or second resonant modes of the housing assembly for the second antenna port increases decoupling between the first antenna port and the second antenna port. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2013Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Assignee: Skycross, Inc.Inventors: Mark T. Montgomery, Paul A. Tornatta, Jr.
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Patent number: 9337548Abstract: A method is provided introducing a phase difference between signals at antenna ports of an antenna such that a first signal at one of the antenna ports has a different phase than a second signal at another one of antenna ports to obtain an antenna pattern control. A reduced power is used that is lower than the power used in a non-pattern control operation of the antenna such that a wireless link performance criteria is met with equipment at a far-field point using the reduced power compared to the non-pattern control operation, thereby reducing a specific absorption rate.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2015Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: SKYCROSS, INC.Inventors: Mark T Montgomery, Frank M Caimi, Paul A Tornatta, Mark W Kishler, Li Chen
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Publication number: 20150303590Abstract: A method is provided introducing a phase difference between signals at antenna ports of an antenna such that a first signal at one of the antenna ports has a different phase than a second signal at another one of antenna ports to obtain an antenna pattern control. A reduced power is used that is lower than the power used in a non-pattern control operation of the antenna such that a wireless link performance criteria is met with equipment at a far-field point using the reduced power compared to the non-pattern control operation, thereby reducing a specific absorption rate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2015Publication date: October 22, 2015Inventors: Mark T Montgomery, Frank M Caimi, Paul A Tornatta, Mark W Kishler, Li Chen
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Patent number: 9100096Abstract: A method is provided for reducing near-field radiation and specific absorption rate (SAR) values in a communications device. The communications device includes a multimode antenna structure transmitting and receiving electromagnetic signals and circuitry for processing signals communicated to and from the antenna structure.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2014Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Assignee: SKYCROSS, INC.Inventors: Mark T Montgomery, Frank M Caimi, Paul A Tornatta, Jr., Mark W Kishler, Li Chen
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Publication number: 20150162662Abstract: A system that incorporates the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method for coupling a primary antenna to an auxiliary antenna portion with a current-controlled switch. The method further includes generating a unidirectional direct current or a first bias voltage having a first polarity to cause the current-controlled switch to substantially form a conduction channel between the primary antenna and the auxiliary antenna portion. While the conduction channel is present, a first resonance frequency range of the primary antenna is frequency shifted to a second resonance frequency range. The method can also include removing the unidirectional direct current or generating a second bias voltage having a second polarity to cause the current-controlled switch to form an open circuit between the primary antenna and the auxiliary antenna portion. While the open circuit is present, the first resonance frequency range of the primary antenna is restored. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2014Publication date: June 11, 2015Inventors: Li Chen, Frank M. Caimi, Mark T. Montgomery, Paul A. Tornatta, JR.
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Publication number: 20150084819Abstract: An antenna system is provided in a portable electronics device having a printed circuit board assembly. The antenna system includes a first antenna and a second balanced antenna provided on the printed circuit board assembly. The first antenna is fed from a portion of the printed circuit board assembly such that a ground plane of the printed circuit board assembly serves as a counterpoise for the first antenna. The second balanced antenna has dipole ends configured and oriented to generally minimize coupling to the ground plane of the printed circuit board assembly to increase isolation between the first antenna and the second balanced antenna.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2014Publication date: March 26, 2015Inventors: Mark T. Montgomery, Frank M. Caimi, Paul A. Tornatta, JR.
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Patent number: 8947308Abstract: A system that incorporates the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method for coupling a primary antenna to an auxiliary antenna portion with a current-controlled switch. The method further includes generating a unidirectional direct current or a first bias voltage having a first polarity to cause the current-controlled switch to substantially form a conduction channel between the primary antenna and the auxiliary antenna portion. While the conduction channel is present, a first resonance frequency range of the primary antenna is frequency shifted to a second resonance frequency range. The method can also include removing the unidirectional direct current or generating a second bias voltage having a second polarity to cause the current-controlled switch to form an open circuit between the primary antenna and the auxiliary antenna portion. While the open circuit is present, the first resonance frequency range of the primary antenna is restored. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2013Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Skycross, Inc.Inventors: Li Chen, Frank M. Caimi, Mark T. Montgomery, Paul A. Tornatta, Jr.
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Patent number: 8928538Abstract: An antenna system is provided in a portable electronics device having a printed circuit board assembly. The antenna system includes a first antenna and a second balanced antenna provided on the printed circuit board assembly. The first antenna is fed from a portion of the printed circuit board assembly such that a ground plane of the printed circuit board assembly serves as a counterpoise for the first antenna. The second balanced antenna has dipole ends configured and oriented to generally minimize coupling to the ground plane of the printed circuit board assembly to increase isolation between the first antenna and the second balanced antenna.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2010Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Skycross, Inc.Inventors: Mark T. Montgomery, Frank M. Caimi, Paul A. Tornatta, Jr.
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Publication number: 20140206298Abstract: A method is provided for reducing near-field radiation and specific absorption rate (SAR) values in a communications device. The communications device includes a multimode antenna structure transmitting and receiving electromagnetic signals and circuitry for processing signals communicated to and from the antenna structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2014Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: SKYCROSS, INC.Inventors: Mark T. Montgomery, Frank M. Caimi, Paul A. Tornatta, JR., Mark W. Kishler, Li Chen
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Patent number: 8723743Abstract: A method is provided for reducing near-field radiation and specific absorption rate values in a communications device that includes a multimode antenna structure transmitting and receiving electromagnetic signals and circuitry for processing signals communicated to and from the antenna structure. The method includes adjusting the relative phase between signals fed to neighboring antenna ports of the antenna structure such that a signal fed to the one antenna port has a different phase than a signal fed to the neighboring antenna port to provide antenna pattern control and to increase gain in a selected direction toward a receive point. The method features using a transmit power lower than the transmit power used in a non-pattern control operation of the antenna structure such that the communications device obtains generally equivalent wireless link performance with the receive point using reduced transmit power compared to the non-pattern control operation, thereby reducing the specific absorption rate.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2012Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Skycross, Inc.Inventors: Mark T. Montgomery, Frank M. Caimi, Paul A. Tornatta, Mark W. Kishler, Li Chen
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Publication number: 20140104119Abstract: The subject disclosure may include, for example, an antenna structure including an antenna having a first antenna port to transmit electromagnetic signals and a second antenna port to receive electromagnetic signals, where the antenna is coupled to a housing assembly of a communication device to transmit energy between the housing assembly and the first antenna port and second antenna port, and where first resonant modes of the housing assembly for the first antenna port or second resonant modes of the housing assembly for the second antenna port increases decoupling between the first antenna port and the second antenna port. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: Skycross, Inc.Inventors: Mark T. Montgomery, Paul A. Tornatta, JR.
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Patent number: 8681061Abstract: A radio communications device includes a base unit having an enclosure and a radio system inside the enclosure. The device also includes an antenna unit detachably connected to the enclosure of the base unit. The antenna unit includes one or more antennas, each having an electrical radio frequency (RF) connection to the radio system via a non-conductive coupling through the enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2011Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Skycross, Inc.Inventors: Mark T. Montgomery, Frank M. Caimi, Paul A. Tornatta, Jr., Kyle D. Brink
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Patent number: 8633860Abstract: The subject disclosure may include, for example, a multi-port antenna structure including an antenna having a first antenna port to transmit electromagnetic signals and a second antenna port to receive electromagnetic signals, where the antenna is coupled to a housing assembly of a communication device to transmit energy between the housing assembly and the first antenna port and second antenna port, and where first resonant modes of the housing assembly for the first antenna port and second resonant modes of the housing assembly for the second antenna port are such that the first and second antenna ports are substantially isolated from each other. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2013Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: Skycross, Inc.Inventors: Mark T. Montgomery, Paul A. Tornatta, Jr.
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Publication number: 20130229316Abstract: A system that incorporates the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method for coupling a primary antenna to an auxiliary antenna portion with a current-controlled switch. The method further includes generating a unidirectional direct current or a first bias voltage having a first polarity to cause the current-controlled switch to substantially form a conduction channel between the primary antenna and the auxiliary antenna portion. While the conduction channel is present, a first resonance frequency range of the primary antenna is frequency shifted to a second resonance frequency range. The method can also include removing the unidirectional direct current or generating a second bias voltage having a second polarity to cause the current-controlled switch to form an open circuit between the primary antenna and the auxiliary antenna portion. While the open circuit is present, the first resonance frequency range of the primary antenna is restored. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2013Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: Skycross, Inc.Inventors: Li Chen, Frank M. Caimi, Mark T. Montgomery, Paul A. Tornatta, JR.
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Patent number: 8373603Abstract: A multi-port antenna structure for a wireless-enabled communications device includes a coupler-antenna having a first antenna port for transmitting electromagnetic signals and a second antenna port for receiving electromagnetic signals. The coupler-antenna is positioned on a chassis of the wireless enabled communications device to transmit energy between the chassis and the first and second antenna ports. Resonant modes of the chassis for one antenna port are orthogonal to resonant modes of the chassis for the other antenna port, such that the first and second antenna ports are isolated from each other.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2009Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Assignee: SkyCross, Inc.Inventors: Mark T. Montgomery, Paul A. Tornatta
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Patent number: 8344956Abstract: A method is provided for reducing near-field radiation and specific absorption rate (SAR) values in a communications device. The communications device includes a multimode antenna structure transmitting and receiving electromagnetic signals and circuitry for processing signals communicated to and from the antenna structure. The method includes adjusting the relative phase between signals fed to neighboring antenna ports of the antenna structure such that a signal fed to the one antenna port has a different phase than a signal fed to the neighboring antenna port to provide antenna pattern control and to increase gain in a selected direction toward a receive point.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2010Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: SkyCross, Inc.Inventors: Mark T. Montgomery, Frank M. Caimi, Paul A. Tornatta, Jr., Mark W. Kishler, Li Chen
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Publication number: 20120306715Abstract: A radio communications device includes a base unit having an enclosure and a radio system inside the enclosure. The device also includes an antenna unit detachably connected to the enclosure of the base unit. The antenna unit includes one or more antennas, each having an electrical radio frequency (RF) connection to the radio system via a non-conductive coupling through the enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2011Publication date: December 6, 2012Applicant: SKYCROSS, INC.Inventors: Mark T. Montgomery, Frank M. Caimi, Paul A. Tornatta, JR., Kyle D. Brink