Patents by Inventor Philip Bellingham

Philip Bellingham 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).

  • Patent number: 11228288
    Abstract: According to a first aspect of the embodiments, a microphone mixer is provided comprising: an input adapted to receive differential microphone (mic) output signals; a gain-trim circuit adapted to receive the differential mic output signals, and which includes a substantially fully differential amplifier adapted to amplify the received differential mic output signals through use of a gain-trim output adjustment device that provides a variable gain amount ranging from a first gain-trim gain value to a second gain-trim gain value, to produce differential gain-trim circuit output signals; a fader circuit adapted to receive the differential gain-trim circuit output signals, and which includes a differential amplifier adapted to attenuate the received differential gain-trim circuit output signals through use of a fader output adjustment device that provides a variable gain amount ranging from a first fader gain value to a second fader value; and a common adjustment apparatus that mechanically ties the gain-trim out
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: Crestron Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Philip Bellingham, Krunoslav Draganovic
  • Publication number: 20190312556
    Abstract: According to a first aspect of the embodiments, a microphone mixer is provided comprising: an input adapted to receive differential microphone (mic) output signals; a gain-trim circuit adapted to receive the differential mic output signals, and which includes a substantially fully differential amplifier adapted to amplify the received differential mic output signals through use of a gain-trim output adjustment device that provides a variable gain amount ranging from a first gain-trim gain value to a second gain-trim gain value, to produce differential gain-trim circuit output signals; a fader circuit adapted to receive the differential gain-trim circuit output signals, and which includes a differential amplifier adapted to attenuate the received differential gain-trim circuit output signals through use of a fader output adjustment device that provides a variable gain amount ranging from a first fader gain value to a second fader value; and a common adjustment apparatus that mechanically ties the gain-trim out
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2019
    Publication date: October 10, 2019
    Applicant: Crestron Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Philip Bellingham, Krunoslav Draganovic
  • Patent number: 10298183
    Abstract: According to a first aspect of the embodiments, a microphone mixer is provided comprising: an input adapted to receive differential microphone (mic) output signals; a gain-trim circuit adapted to receive the differential mic output signals, and which includes a substantially fully differential amplifier adapted to amplify the received differential mic output signals through use of a gain-trim output adjustment device that provides a variable gain amount ranging from a first gain-trim gain value to a second gain-trim gain value, to produce differential gain-trim circuit output signals; a fader circuit adapted to receive the differential gain-trim circuit output signals, and which includes a differential amplifier adapted to attenuate the received differential gain-trim circuit output signals through use of a fader output adjustment device that provides a variable gain amount ranging from a first fader gain value to a second fader value; and a common adjustment apparatus that mechanically ties the gain-trim out
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Crestron Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Philip Bellingham, Krunoslav Draganovic
  • Publication number: 20180323755
    Abstract: According to a first aspect of the embodiments, a microphone mixer is provided comprising: an input adapted to receive differential microphone (mic) output signals; a gain-trim circuit adapted to receive the differential mic output signals, and which includes a substantially fully differential amplifier adapted to amplify the received differential mic output signals through use of a gain-trim output adjustment device that provides a variable gain amount ranging from a first gain-trim gain value to a second gain-trim gain value, to produce differential gain-trim circuit output signals; a fader circuit adapted to receive the differential gain-trim circuit output signals, and which includes a differential amplifier adapted to attenuate the received differential gain-trim circuit output signals through use of a fader output adjustment device that provides a variable gain amount ranging from a first fader gain value to a second fader value; and a common adjustment apparatus that mechanically ties the gain-trim out
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2018
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Applicant: Crestron Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Philip Bellingham, Krunoslav Draganovic
  • Patent number: 9941987
    Abstract: According to a first aspect of the embodiments, a microphone mixer is provided comprising: an input adapted to receive differential microphone (mic) output signals; a gain-trim circuit adapted to receive the differential mic output signals, and which includes a substantially fully differential amplifier adapted to amplify the received differential mic output signals through use of a gain-trim output adjustment device that provides a variable gain amount ranging from a first gain-trim gain value to a second gain-trim gain value, to produce differential gain-trim circuit output signals; a fader circuit adapted to receive the differential gain-trim circuit output signals, and which includes a differential amplifier adapted to attenuate the received differential gain-trim circuit output signals through use of a fader output adjustment device that provides a variable gain amount ranging from a first fader gain value to a second fader value; and a common adjustment apparatus that mechanically ties the gain-trim out
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: Crestron Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Philip Bellingham, Krunoslav Draganovic
  • Publication number: 20170353252
    Abstract: According to a first aspect of the embodiments, a microphone mixer is provided comprising: an input adapted to receive differential microphone (mic) output signals; a gain-trim circuit adapted to receive the differential mic output signals, and which includes a substantially fully differential amplifier adapted to amplify the received differential mic output signals through use of a gain-trim output adjustment device that provides a variable gain amount ranging from a first gain-trim gain value to a second gain-trim gain value, to produce differential gain-trim circuit output signals; a fader circuit adapted to receive the differential gain-trim circuit output signals, and which includes a differential amplifier adapted to attenuate the received differential gain-trim circuit output signals through use of a fader output adjustment device that provides a variable gain amount ranging from a first fader gain value to a second fader value; and a common adjustment apparatus that mechanically ties the gain-trim out
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2017
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Applicant: Crestron Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Philip Bellingham, Krunoslav Draganovic
  • Publication number: 20160006436
    Abstract: A unitary transparent/translucent button element with UV ink curable graphics directly printed thereon having a sensing circuit that detects touch gestures made on or in front of the transparent element directly through an illuminating Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting layer. Engraved markings help a user to identify the corresponding key function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2014
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventors: George Feldstein, Stanley Wisniewski, Philip Bellingham
  • Patent number: 8754816
    Abstract: An electrical device configured to install within a wall mounted electrical box. The electrical device includes a bezel frame configured to fit within a faceplate. The bezel frame includes an antenna element. The device further includes a radio frequency circuitry component in electrical communication with the antenna element and configured to receive a control signal from the antenna element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: Creston Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: George Feldstein, Stan Wisniewski, Philip Bellingham, Krunoslav Draganovic
  • Patent number: 8604938
    Abstract: In an illustrative embodiment, a system comprises an A/V switcher that is configured to monitor a presence of an A/V signal in a cable and transmit data regarding said A/V signal presence. A cable clamp-on device is coupled to the cable and includes at least one indicator for displaying said A/V signal presence, and a transceiver configured to receive the data regarding said A/V signal presence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Creston Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: George Feldstein, Mark LaBosco, Esteban Dragonanovic, Philip Bellingham
  • Publication number: 20130155329
    Abstract: In an illustrative embodiment, a system comprises an A/V switcher that is configured to monitor a presence of an A/V signal in a cable and transmit data regarding said A/V signal presence. A cable clamp-on device is coupled to the cable and includes at least one indicator for displaying said A/V signal presence, and a transceiver configured to receive the data regarding said A/V signal presence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2013
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: Crestron Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: George Feldstein, Mark LaBosco, Esteban Dragonanovic, Philip Bellingham
  • Patent number: 8390466
    Abstract: In an illustrative embodiment, a cable clamp (100) comprises a first half member (110) and a second half member (115). Each of the half members comprises first and second mating surfaces (120, 125), and interior and exterior surfaces (130, 135). The half members are connected at the first mating surfaces thereof such that the half members form a passageway (140) for receiving a cable (145) therethrough. The clamp further comprises at least one actuator (150) disposed on one of the exterior surfaces, at least one indicator (155) disposed on one of the exterior surfaces, and a transceiver (160) configured to transmit data regarding the at least one actuator and to receive data regarding the indicator via a wireless link.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Crestron Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: George Feldstein, Mark LaBosco, Esteban Dragonanovic, Philip Bellingham
  • Patent number: 8390467
    Abstract: In an illustrative embodiment, a system comprises a cable having a first end and a second end. The first end is connected to a portable device and the second end is connected to an A/V switcher. The A/V switcher is configured to monitor presence of an A/V signal in the cable and transmit data regarding said A/V signal presence. A cable clamp-on device is coupled to the cable and includes at least one indicator configured to display said A/V signal presence within the associated coupled cable, and a transceiver configured to receive the data, via a wireless link, the data regarding said A/V signal presence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Crestron Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: George Feldstein, Mark LaBosco, Esteban Dragonanovic, Philip Bellingham
  • Publication number: 20120176247
    Abstract: In an illustrative embodiment, a system comprises a cable having a first end and a second end. The first end is connected to a portable device and the second end is connected to an A/V switcher. The A/V switcher is configured to monitor presence of an A/V signal in the cable and transmit data regarding said A/V signal presence. A cable clamp-on device is coupled to the cable and includes at least one indicator configured to display said A/V signal presence within the associated coupled cable, and a transceiver configured to receive the data, via a wireless link, the data regarding said A/V signal presence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2011
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: Crestron Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: George Feldstein, Mark LaBosco, Esteban Dragonanovic, Philip Bellingham
  • Publication number: 20120177377
    Abstract: In an illustrative embodiment, a cable clamp (100) comprises a first half member (110) and a second half member (115). Each of the half members comprises first and second mating surfaces (120, 125), and interior and exterior surfaces (130, 135). The half members are connected at the first mating surfaces thereof such that the half members form a passageway (140) for receiving a cable (145) therethrough. The clamp further comprises at least one actuator (150) disposed on one of the exterior surfaces, at least one indicator (155) disposed on one of the exterior surfaces, and a transceiver (160) configured to transmit data regarding the at least one actuator and to receive data regarding the indicator via a wireless link.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2011
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: Crestron Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: George Feldstein, Mark LaBosco, Esteban Dragonanovic, Philip Bellingham
  • Publication number: 20120068894
    Abstract: An electrical device configured to install within a wall mounted electrical box. The electrical device includes a bezel frame configured to fit within a faceplate. The bezel frame includes an antenna element. The device further includes a radio frequency circuitry component in electrical communication with the antenna element and configured to receive a control signal from the antenna element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Applicant: CRESTRON ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: George Feldstein, Stan Wisniewski, Philip Bellingham, Krunoslav Draganovic
  • Patent number: 8089414
    Abstract: An electrical device comprises a bezel frame that is configured to fit within a faceplate. The bezel frame includes an antenna element. The electrical device further comprises a radio frequency circuitry component in electrical communication with the antenna element and configured to receive a control signal from the antenna element and a housing, which includes a housing cover. The housing cover is located between the antenna element and the radio frequency circuitry component. The electrical device further comprises one or more connectors configured to place the antenna element and the radio frequency circuitry component in electrical communication. The one or more connectors protrude through the housing cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Crestron Electronics Inc
    Inventors: George Feldstein, Stan Wisniewski, Philip Bellingham, Krunoslav Draganovic
  • Publication number: 20110248893
    Abstract: An electrical device configured to install within a wall mounted electrical box. The electrical device includes a bezel frame configured to fit within a faceplate. The bezel frame includes an antenna element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2011
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Applicant: CRESTRON ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: George Feldstein, Stan Wisniewski, Philip Bellingham, Krunoslav Draganovic
  • Publication number: 20110095622
    Abstract: An electrical device configured to install within a wall mounted electrical box includes an antenna bezel frame, an antenna element, and a radio frequency circuitry component. At least a portion of the antenna bezel frame is configured to protrude through an opening in a faceplate. The antenna element is mounted to the antenna bezel frame such that the antenna element is located a distance forward of a plane that contains a front surface of the faceplate when the field configurable electrical device is installed. The radio frequency circuitry component is in electrical communication with the antenna element and is configured to receive a control signal from the antenna element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2010
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Inventors: George Feldstein, Stan Wisniewski, Philip Bellingham, Krunoslav Draganovic
  • Patent number: 7928917
    Abstract: An electrical device configured to install within a wall mounted electrical box includes an antenna bezel frame, an antenna element, and a radio frequency circuitry component. At least a portion of the antenna bezel frame is configured to protrude through an opening in a faceplate. The antenna element is mounted to the antenna bezel frame such that the antenna element is located a distance forward of a plane that contains a front surface of the faceplate when the field configurable electrical device is installed. The radio frequency circuitry component is in electrical communication with the antenna element and is configured to receive a control signal from the antenna element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: Crestron Electronics Inc
    Inventors: George Feldstein, Stan Wisniewski, Philip Bellingham, Krunoslav Draganovic
  • Patent number: 7714790
    Abstract: An electrical device configured to install within a wall mounted electrical box includes an antenna bezel frame, an antenna element, and a radio frequency circuitry component. At least a portion of the antenna bezel frame is configured to protrude through an opening in a faceplate. The antenna element is mounted to the antenna bezel frame such that the antenna element is located a distance forward of a plane that contains a front surface of the faceplate when the field configurable electrical device is installed. The radio frequency circuitry component is in electrical communication with the antenna element and is configured to receive a control signal from the antenna element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Crestron Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: George Feldstein, Stan Wisniewski, Philip Bellingham, Krunoslav Draganovic