Patents by Inventor Richard M. Kline
Richard M. Kline 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: 8874029Abstract: A method is provided for detecting and mitigating oscillation in an amplifier. The amplifier is configured to sample a signal being amplified to determine whether the amplifier is oscillating. In addition, the status of the amplifier can be verified based on the apparent signal levels of the signals being amplified. The gain of the amplifier is then adjusted in accordance with whether the amplifier is oscillating or as necessary to maintain gain that is compatible with the system within which the amplifier is operating.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2012Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Wilson Electronics, LLCInventors: Vernon A. Van Buren, James W. Wilson, Patrick L. Cook, Christopher K. Ashworth, Richard M. Kline
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Patent number: 8874030Abstract: An amplifier configured to handle oscillation is disclosed. The amplifier monitors a signal ratio to determine when the amplifier is oscillating. The gain is reduced when oscillation is detected and the amplifier is allowed to operate normally when oscillation is not detected.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2012Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Wilson Electronics, LLCInventors: Vernon A. Van Buren, Patrick L. Cook, Christopher K. Ashworth, Richard M. Kline
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Patent number: 8849187Abstract: An amplifier for controlling or reducing broadband noise is disclosed. An amplifier determines whether a useful signal is being amplified and controls the gain of the amplifier at least when useful signals are not being amplified to prevent or minimize the amplification of noise.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2012Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Wilson Electronics, LLCInventors: Vernon A. Van Buren, Patrick L. Cook, Christopher K. Ashworth, Richard M. Kline
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Publication number: 20140274193Abstract: A method for providing overload or noise protection may include applying an amplification factor to a first-band signal transmitted in a first frequency band. The first frequency band may include a first uplink band and a first downlink band. The amplification factor may be applied by an amplification circuit configured for signals transmitted in the first frequency band. The method may further include detecting a second-band signal transmitted in a second frequency band. The second frequency band may include a second uplink band and a second downlink band. Additionally, the method may include adjusting the amplification factor based on the detected second-band signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: WILSON ELECTRONICS, LLCInventors: Christopher K. Ashworth, Vernon A. Van Buren, Patrick L. Cook, Richard M. Kline
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Patent number: 8639180Abstract: A method is provided for detecting and mitigating oscillation in a booster amplifier. The booster amplifier is configured to sample a signal being amplified to determine whether the booster amplifier is oscillating. In addition, the status of the booster amplifier can be verified based on the apparent signal levels of the signals being amplified. The gain of the booster amplifier is then adjusted in accordance with whether the booster amplifier is oscillating or as necessary to maintain gain that is compatible with the system within which the booster amplifier is operating.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Wilson Electronics, LLCInventors: Patrick L. Cook, Vernon A. Van Buren, Christopher K. Ashworth, Richard M. Kline
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Patent number: 8583033Abstract: An amplifier is provided for optimizing gain. The amplifier determines an optimal gain from inputs including the forward link and reverse link input power. The inputs are processed to determine an optimal gain of the amplifier. The optimal gain may be accessed from a lookup table that accounts for characteristics of the amplifier, the cell phone (or other device), and the base station (or base stations). The optimal gain is set to account at least for industry standards, amplifier oscillation issues, base station overload protection, and base station noise floor protection.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2011Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Wilson Electronics, LLCInventors: Christopher K. Ashworth, Richard M. Kline, Patrick L. Cook, Vernon A. Van Buren
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Patent number: 8583034Abstract: A method is provided for detecting and mitigating oscillation in a booster amplifier. The booster amplifier is configured to sample a signal being amplified to determine whether the booster amplifier is oscillating. In addition, the status of the booster amplifier can be verified based on the apparent signal levels of the signals being amplified. The gain of the booster amplifier is then adjusted in accordance with whether the booster amplifier is oscillating or as necessary to maintain gain that is compatible with the system within which the booster amplifier is operating.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Wilson Electronics, LLCInventors: Patrick L. Cook, Vernon A. Van Buren, Christopher K. Ashworth, Richard M. Kline
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Publication number: 20130082781Abstract: A method is provided for detecting and mitigating oscillation in an amplifier. The amplifier is configured to sample a signal being amplified to determine whether the amplifier is oscillating. In addition, the status of the amplifier can be verified based on the apparent signal levels of the signals being amplified. The gain of the amplifier is then adjusted in accordance with whether the amplifier is oscillating or as necessary to maintain gain that is compatible with the system within which the amplifier is operating.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2012Publication date: April 4, 2013Applicant: WILSON ELECTRONICS, INC.Inventors: Vernon A. Van Buren, James W. Wilson, Patrick L. Cook, Christopher K. Ashworth, Richard M. Kline
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Publication number: 20130084906Abstract: An amplifier for controlling or reducing broadband noise is disclosed. An amplifier determines whether a useful signal is being amplified and controls the gain of the amplifier at least when useful signals are not being amplified to prevent or minimize the amplification of noise.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2012Publication date: April 4, 2013Applicant: WILSON ELECTRONICS, INC.Inventors: Vernon A. Van Buren, Patrick L. Cook, Christopher K. Ashworth, Richard M. Kline
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Publication number: 20130053020Abstract: An amplifier configured to handle oscillation is disclosed. the amplifier monitors a signal ratio to determine when the amplifier is oscillating. The gain is reduced when oscillation is detected and the amplifier is allowed to operate normally when oscillation is not detected.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2012Publication date: February 28, 2013Applicant: WILSON ELECTRONICS, INC.Inventors: Vernon A. Van Buren, Patrick L. Cook, Christopher K. Ashworth, Richard M. Kline
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Publication number: 20110217943Abstract: An amplifier is provided for optimizing gain. The amplifier determines an optimal gain from inputs including the forward link and reverse link input power. The inputs are processed to determine an optimal gain of the amplifier. The optimal gain may be accessed from a lookup table that accounts for characteristics of the amplifier, the cell phone (or other device), and the base station (or base stations). The optimal gain is set to account at least for industry standards, amplifier oscillation issues, base station overload protection, and base station noise floor protection.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2011Publication date: September 8, 2011Applicant: WILSON ELECTRONICS, INC.Inventors: Christopher K. Ashworth, Richard M. Kline, Patrick L. Cook, Vernon A. Van Buren
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Patent number: 7286097Abstract: An antenna minimizes radiation from the outer conductor (44) of a coaxial cable (40) that is coupled to the antenna by providing a balancing tab (90) that lies near the connection (72) of the cable outer conductor (44) to the antenna. One antenna includes a Yagi structure (12) constructed of a plate of metal that forms a long boom (20) and a plurality of directors (28) extending laterally across the boom, with an electrical coupling loop mounted at a rear region of the Yagi structure. The coupling loop includes a folded dipole in the form of a metal coupling plate that forms a loop (54) with a gap (70), the loop having a laterally elongated front loop end (60). The Yagi structure is formed with a balancing tab (90) that lies forward of the loop, that has a lateral length (D) less than half that of one of the directors, and that extends from only one side (22) of the boom which is the side to which the outer coax conductor (44) is connected to the loop.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2006Date of Patent: October 23, 2007Assignee: Wilson Electronics, Inc.Inventors: Alan Van Buren, Richard M. Kline
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Patent number: D551662Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2006Date of Patent: September 25, 2007Assignee: Wilson Electronics, Inc.Inventors: Alan Van Buren, Richard M. Kline