Patents by Inventor Richard V. Snyder
Richard V. Snyder 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: 11963691Abstract: A surgical instrument, has an end effector that includes an ultrasonic blade, and a clamp arm that moves relative to the ultrasonic blade from an opened position toward an intermediate position and a closed position. The clamp arm is offset from the ultrasonic blade to define a predetermined gap in the intermediate position between the opened position and the closed position. A clamp arm actuator connects to the clamp arm and moves from an opened configuration to a closed configuration to direct the clamp arm from the opened position toward the intermediate position and the closed position. A spacer connects with the clamp arm to inhibit movement of the clamp arm from the intermediate position toward the closed position for maintaining the predetermined gap between the clamp arm and the ultrasonic blade.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2020Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: Cilag GmbH InternationalInventors: Ryan M. Asher, Brian D. Black, John E. Brady, Joseph Dennis, Geni M. Giannotti, Bryce L. Heitman, Timothy S. Holland, Joseph E. Hollo, Andrew Kolpitcke, Amy M. Krumm, Jason R. Lesko, Matthew C. Miller, David A. Monroe, Ion V. Nicolaescu, Rafael J. Ruiz Ortiz, Matthew S. Schneider, Richard C. Smith, Shawn C. Snyder, Sarah A. Worthington, Monica L. Rivard, Fajian Zhang
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Patent number: 9461351Abstract: The present invention uses TE01(n?) single-mode resonators in different orientations that are cascaded along an evanescent mode waveguide. By exploiting multiple orthogonal evanescent modes that can alternatively by-pass, or excite the resonators, cross-coupling between non-adjacent resonators is established and properly controlled. Pseudoelliptic filters are realized without using cumbersome cross-coupled architectures, or reduced spurious performance multi-mode resonators. A 6th order filter with two transmission zeros in the lower stopband, a 5th order filter with three transmission zeros, and an 8th order filter with four transmission zeros are included as embodiments of the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2015Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: RS Microwave CompanyInventors: Richard V. Snyder, Simone Bastioli
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Publication number: 20160028138Abstract: The present invention uses TE01(n?) single-mode resonators in different orientations that are cascaded along an evanescent mode waveguide. By exploiting multiple orthogonal evanescent modes that can alternatively by-pass, or excite the resonators, cross-coupling between non-adjacent resonators is established and properly controlled. Pseudoelliptic filters are realized without using cumbersome cross-coupled architectures, or reduced spurious performance multi-mode resonators. A 6th order filter with two transmission zeros in the lower stopband, a 5th order filter with three transmission zeros, and an 8th order filter with four transmission zeros are included as embodiments of the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2015Publication date: January 28, 2016Inventors: Richard V. SNYDER, Simone BASTIOLI
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Patent number: 9190701Abstract: The present invention uses TE01(n?) single-mode resonators in different orientations that are cascaded along an evanescent mode waveguide. By exploiting multiple orthogonal evanescent modes that can alternatively by-pass, or excite the resonators, cross-coupling between non-adjacent resonators is established and properly controlled. Pseudoelliptic filters are realized without using cumbersome cross-coupled architectures, or reduced spurious performance multi-mode resonators. A 6th order filter with two transmission zeros in the lower stopband, a 5th order filter with three transmission zeros, and an 8th order filter with four transmission zeros are included as embodiments of the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2013Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: RS Microwave CompanyInventors: Richard V. Snyder, Simone Bastioli
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Patent number: 9015774Abstract: A plurality of intelligent device systems for use with a wideband signal distribution network, and methods for transmitting digital information and receiving digital and non-digital information onto and off of an RF carrier through a wideband signal distribution network, are disclosed. The intelligent device systems provide networks of intelligent devices that modulate and demodulate digital video, IP video/data/voice and digital wireless onto, and off of, a wideband signal distribution system, such as an analog carrier system, using existing EIA/TIA 568 standard wiring infrastructure. The methods modulate and demodulate digital video, IP video/data/voice and digital wireless onto, and off of, a wideband distribution system, such as an analog carrier system, and separate IP portions from non-IP portions.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2012Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Inventors: Earl Hennenhoefer, Richard V. Snyder, Robert Stine
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Publication number: 20130328644Abstract: The present invention uses TE01(n?) single-mode resonators in different orientations that are cascaded along an evanescent mode waveguide. By exploiting multiple orthogonal evanescent modes that can alternatively by-pass, or excite the resonators, cross-coupling between non-adjacent resonators is established and properly controlled. Pseudoelliptic filters are realized without using cumbersome cross-coupled architectures, or reduced spurious performance multi-mode resonators. A 6th order filter with two transmission zeros in the lower stopband, a 5th order filter with three transmission zeros, and an 8th order filter with four transmission zeros are included as embodiments of the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2013Publication date: December 12, 2013Applicant: RS MICROWAVE COMPANYInventors: RICHARD V. SNYDER, SIMONE BASTIOLI
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Publication number: 20130266050Abstract: A plurality of intelligent device systems for use with a wideband signal distribution network, and methods for transmitting digital information and receiving digital and non-digital information onto and off of an RF carrier through a wideband signal distribution network, are disclosed. The intelligent device systems provide networks of intelligent devices that modulate and demodulate digital video, IP video/data/voice and digital wireless onto, and off of, a wideband signal distribution system, such as an analog carrier system, using existing EIA/TIA 568 standard wiring infrastructure. The methods modulate and demodulate digital video, IP video/data/voice and digital wireless onto, and off of, a wideband distribution system, such as an analog carrier system, and separate IP portions from non-IP portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2013Publication date: October 10, 2013Applicant: Z-Band, Inc.Inventors: Earl Hennenhoefer, Richard V. Snyder, Robert Stine
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Publication number: 20120216231Abstract: A plurality of intelligent device systems for use with a wideband signal distribution network, and methods for transmitting digital information and receiving digital and non-digital information onto and off of an RF carrier through a wideband signal distribution network, are disclosed. The intelligent device systems provide networks of intelligent devices that modulate and demodulate digital video, IP video/data/voice and digital wireless onto, and off of, a wideband signal distribution system, such as an analog carrier system, using existing EIA/TIA 568 standard wiring infrastructure. The methods modulate and demodulate digital video, IP video/data/voice and digital wireless onto, and off of, a wideband distribution system, such as an analog carrier system, and separate IP portions from non-IP portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2012Publication date: August 23, 2012Applicant: Z-Band, Inc.Inventors: Earl Hennenhoefer, Richard V. Snyder, Robert Stine
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Patent number: 7999609Abstract: A system and method for managing distribution of wideband radio frequency signals includes detecting an impedance signature of a device connected at the end of transmission medium. A switch is opened to apply a wideband radio frequency signal to a transmission medium for distribution. A biasing voltage can be applied to the transmission medium based on the detected impedance signature. A signal conditioning circuit is selected based on the amplitude of the biasing voltage, and the wideband radio frequency signal is distributed to an output device.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2009Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: Z-Band, Inc.Inventors: David A. Saar, Robert D. Stine, Earl Hennenhoefer, Richard V. Snyder
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Patent number: 7941822Abstract: A plurality of intelligent device systems for use with a wideband signal distribution network, and methods for transmitting digital information and receiving digital and non-digital information onto and off of an RF carrier through a wideband signal distribution network, are disclosed. The intelligent device systems provide networks of intelligent devices that modulate and demodulate digital video, IP video/data/voice and digital wireless onto, and off of, a wideband signal distribution system, such as an analog carrier system, using existing EIA/TIA 568 standard wiring infrastructure. The methods modulate and demodulate digital video, IP video/data/voice and digital wireless onto, and off of, a wideband distribution system, such as an analog carrier system, and separate IP portions from non-IP portions.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2008Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: CBV, Inc.Inventors: Earl Hennenhoefer, Richard V. Snyder, Robert D. Stine
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Patent number: 7804385Abstract: A fixed or tunable resonator. The resonator includes an inner conductor, a hollow outer conductor, and a hollow insulating layer. The hollow outer conductor forms a first inner space. The hollow insulating layer is formed from an outer soft dielectric layer, an inner soft dielectric layer, and a ceramic layer disposed between the soft dielectric layers. The hollow insulating layer includes a second inner space formed by the inner soft dielectric layer. The inner conductor is disposed within the second inner space of the hollow insulating layer, and the hollow insulating layer is disposed within the first inner space of the hollow outer conductor.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2008Date of Patent: September 28, 2010Assignee: RS Microwave CompanyInventor: Richard V. Snyder
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Patent number: 7804355Abstract: A system and method for managing distribution of wideband radio frequency signals includes detecting an impedance signature of a device connected at the end of transmission medium. A switch is opened to apply a wideband radio frequency signal to a transmission medium for distribution. A biasing voltage can be applied to the transmission medium based on the detected impedance signature. A signal conditioning circuit is selected based on the amplitude of the biasing voltage, and the wideband radio frequency signal is distributed to an output device.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2008Date of Patent: September 28, 2010Assignee: Z-Band, Inc.Inventors: David A. Saar, Robert D. Stine, Earl Hennenhoefer, Richard V. Snyder
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Publication number: 20100009623Abstract: A plurality of intelligent device systems for use with a wideband signal distribution network, and methods for transmitting digital information and receiving digital and non-digital information onto and off of an RF carrier through a wideband signal distribution network, are disclosed. The intelligent device systems provide networks of intelligent devices that modulate and demodulate digital video, IP video/data/voice and digital wireless onto, and off of, a wideband signal distribution system, such as an analog carrier system, using existing EIA/TIA 568 standard wiring infrastructure. The methods modulate and demodulate digital video, IP video/data/voice and digital wireless onto, and off of, a wideband distribution system, such as an analog carrier system, and separate IP portions from non-IP portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2009Publication date: January 14, 2010Applicant: Z-Band, Inc.Inventors: Earl Hennenhoefer, Richard V. Snyder, Robert D. Stine
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Publication number: 20090280739Abstract: A system and method for managing distribution of wideband radio frequency signals includes detecting an impedance signature of a device connected at the end of transmission medium. A switch is opened to apply a wideband radio frequency signal to a transmission medium for distribution. A biasing voltage can be applied to the transmission medium based on the detected impedance signature. A signal conditioning circuit is selected based on the amplitude of the biasing voltage, and the wideband radio frequency signal is distributed to an output device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2009Publication date: November 12, 2009Applicant: Z-BAND, INC.Inventors: David A. SAAR, Robert D. Stine, Earl Hennenhoefer, Richard V. Snyder
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Publication number: 20080278257Abstract: A system and method for managing distribution of wideband radio frequency signals includes detecting an impedance signature of a device connected at the end of transmission medium. A switch is opened to apply a wideband radio frequency signal to a transmission medium for distribution. A biasing voltage can be applied to the transmission medium based on the detected impedance signature. A signal conditioning circuit is selected based on the amplitude of the biasing voltage, and the wideband radio frequency signal is distributed to an output device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2008Publication date: November 13, 2008Applicant: Z-Band, Inc.Inventors: David A. Saar, Robert D. Stine, Earl Hennenhoefer, Richard V. Snyder
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Publication number: 20080258847Abstract: A fixed or tunable resonator. The resonator includes an inner conductor, a hollow outer conductor, and a hollow insulating layer. The hollow outer conductor forms a first inner space. The hollow insulating layer is formed from an outer soft dielectric layer, an inner soft dielectric layer, and a ceramic layer disposed between the soft dielectric layers. The hollow insulating layer includes a second inner space formed by the inner soft dielectric layer. The inner conductor is disposed within the second inner space of the hollow insulating layer, and the hollow insulating layer is disposed within the first inner space of the hollow outer conductor.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2008Publication date: October 23, 2008Inventor: Richard V. Snyder
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Publication number: 20080134273Abstract: A plurality of intelligent device systems for use with a wideband signal distribution network, and methods for transmitting digital information and receiving digital and non-digital information onto and off of an RF carrier through a wideband signal distribution network, are disclosed. The intelligent device systems provide networks of intelligent devices that modulate and demodulate digital video, IP video/data/voice and digital wireless onto, and off of, a wideband signal distribution system, such as an analog carrier system, using existing EIA/TIA 568 standard wiring infrastructure. The methods modulate and demodulate digital video, IP video/data/voice and digital wireless onto, and off of, a wideband distribution system, such as an analog carrier system, and separate IP portions from non-IP portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2008Publication date: June 5, 2008Inventors: Earl Hennenhoefer, Richard V. Snyder, Robert D. Stine
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Patent number: 7346918Abstract: A plurality of intelligent device systems for use with a wideband signal distribution network, and methods for transmitting digital information and receiving digital and non-digital information onto and off of an RF carrier through a wideband signal distribution network, are disclosed. The intelligent device systems provide networks of intelligent devices that modulate and demodulate digital video, IP video/data/voice and digital wireless onto, and off of, a wideband signal distribution system, such as an analog carrier system, using existing EIA/TIA 568 standard wiring infrastructure. The methods modulate and demodulate digital video, IP video/data/voice and digital wireless onto, and off of, a wideband distribution system, such as an analog carrier system, and separate IP portions from non-IP portions.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2000Date of Patent: March 18, 2008Assignee: Z-Band, Inc.Inventors: Earl Hennenhoefer, Richard V. Snyder, Robert D. Stine
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Patent number: 6924718Abstract: A filtering system with a probe for coupling two resonators includes an iris having the probe disposed therein coupled between the two resonators. The probe has a transverse opening for receiving a tuning conductor, and the tuning conductor provides adjustable coupling between the two resonators.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2003Date of Patent: August 2, 2005Assignee: RS Microwave CompanyInventor: Richard V. Snyder
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Publication number: 20040108919Abstract: A filtering system with a probe for coupling two resonators includes an iris having the probe disposed therein coupled between the two resonators. The probe has a transverse opening for receiving a tuning conductor, and the tuning conductor provides adjustable coupling between the two resonators.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2003Publication date: June 10, 2004Inventor: Richard V. Snyder