Patents by Inventor Stephen Simms

Stephen Simms 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).

  • Publication number: 20240109462
    Abstract: A vehicle seat and storage system includes a vehicle seat having a seat base and a seat back extending from the seat base. A storage apparatus is connected to the seat back and is movable from a stowed position against the seat back to an extended position away from the seat back. The storage apparatus is configured to position and secure one or more cargo items. A seat motor is operably connected to the seat. The seat motor is configured to move the seat back from a first position extending upward from the seat base to a second position where the seat back is disposed flat against the seat base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2022
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Patrick Minjeur, David M. Aller, Christopher Stephen Flemming, Lisa M. Simms, John Joseph Katona, Owen Rauch, Siddhant Kansal, Zachariah Smith, Paul W. Alexander
  • Patent number: 10992041
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a dual-frequency feed-source module and a dual-frequency microwave antenna, wherein the dual-frequency feed-source module mainly comprises two coaxially arranged waveguides, the two waveguides respectively provide microwave energy of two different frequency bands to radiating portions for feeding, so that the antenna can be operated in different frequency bands at the same time. The combination of the two coaxial waveguides, a reflector and other structures can form different microwave antennas such as a feedforward dual-band microwave antenna and a feedback Cassegrain dual-band microwave antenna. The invention feeds microwave energy through the two waveguides, so that the antenna can be operated in two frequency bands at the same time, thus greatly expanding an application range of the microwave antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: ROSENBERGER TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Junaid Syed, Stephen Simms
  • Publication number: 20200212573
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a dual-frequency feed-source module and a dual-frequency microwave antenna, wherein the dual-frequency feed-source module mainly comprises two coaxially arranged waveguides, the two waveguides respectively provide microwave energy of two different frequency bands to radiating portions for feeding, so that the antenna can be operated in different frequency bands at the same time. The combination of the two coaxial waveguides, a reflector and other structures can form different microwave antennas such as a feedforward dual-band microwave antenna and a feedback Cassegrain dual-band microwave antenna. The invention feeds microwave energy through the two waveguides, so that the antenna can be operated in two frequency bands at the same time, thus greatly expanding an application range of the microwave antenna.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2018
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Applicant: Rosenberger Technologies Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Junaid SYED, Stephen SIMMS
  • Patent number: 9434227
    Abstract: A suspension system is provided. The suspension system may provide a straightforward framework having spaced-apart, pivotably-connected suspension plates having at least one of air bag compactly nested there between. In certain embodiments, the suspension system may provide a U-shaped bracket perpendicularly joined to one of the suspension plates, forming a generally centrally-located shelf nook thereto, wherein another air bag may be compactly nested. The suspension system may provide an operable air supply that can adjust the air pressure of the plurality of air bags while in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Inventor: Michael Stephen Simms
  • Publication number: 20160082799
    Abstract: A suspension system is provided. The suspension system may provide a straightforward framework having spaced-apart, pivotably-connected suspension plates having at least one of air bag compactly nested there between. In certain embodiments, the suspension system may provide a U-shaped bracket perpendicularly joined to one of the suspension plates, forming a generally centrally-located shelf nook thereto, wherein another air bag may be compactly nested.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2014
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Inventor: Michael Stephen SIMMS
  • Patent number: 8405570
    Abstract: An antenna reflector includes a central segment with a peripheral coupling portion and a plurality of peripheral segments, each provided with a reflector portion and a shield portion. A proximal portion of each shield portion is dimensioned to couple with the peripheral coupling portion, a reflector portion edge of each peripheral segment is dimensioned to couple with adjacent reflector portion edges and a shield portion edge of each peripheral segment is dimensioned to couple with adjacent shield portion edges. The central segment and the reflector portion of the peripheral segments together form a reflector dish. The shield portions together provide a circumferential shield extending from a periphery of the reflector dish along an antenna boresight of the reflector dish.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Andrew LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Lewry, Stephen Simms, Steven Bell
  • Patent number: 8077113
    Abstract: An enclosure for the open end of a reflector antenna includes a cylindrical shroud coupled to a distal end of the reflector antenna, the shroud generally coaxial with a longitudinal axis of the reflector antenna. A retaining band is coupled to an inner diameter of the shroud, proximate a distal end of the shroud. The retaining band is provided with a retaining groove open radially inward towards the longitudinal axis. The retaining groove provided with a bottom extending radially outward beyond an outer diameter of the shroud. A radome is seated within the retaining groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Andrew LLC
    Inventors: Junaid Syed, Matthew Lewry, Ian Renilson, Stephen Simms
  • Publication number: 20110291914
    Abstract: An antenna reflector includes a central segment with a peripheral coupling portion and a plurality of peripheral segments, each provided with a reflector portion and a shield portion. A proximal portion of each shield portion is dimensioned to couple with the peripheral coupling portion, a reflector portion edge of each peripheral segment is dimensioned to couple with adjacent reflector portion edges and a shield portion edge of each peripheral segment is dimensioned to couple with adjacent shield portion edges. The central segment and the reflector portion of the peripheral segments together form a reflector dish. The shield portions together provide a circumferential shield extending from a periphery of the reflector dish along an antenna boresight of the reflector dish.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2010
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicant: ANDREW LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Lewry, Stephen Simms, Steven Bell
  • Publication number: 20100315307
    Abstract: An enclosure for the open end of a reflector antenna includes a cylindrical shroud coupled to a distal end of the reflector antenna, the shroud generally coaxial with a longitudinal axis of the reflector antenna. A retaining band is coupled to an inner diameter of the shroud, proximate a distal end of the shroud. The retaining band is provided with a retaining groove open radially inward towards the longitudinal axis. The retaining groove provided with a bottom extending radially outward beyond an outer diameter of the shroud. A radome is seated within the retaining groove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2009
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicant: ANDREW LLC
    Inventors: Junaid Syed, Matthew Lewry, Ian Renilson, Stephen Simms
  • Publication number: 20060239474
    Abstract: A portable device for combining the sounds from at least two users includes a first input for inputting first sounds from a first user, a second input for inputting second sounds from a second user, a circuit to combine the first sounds from the first input and the second sounds from the second input to generate a combined signal and an output circuit to output the combined signal so that the first user and the second user can listen to the combined signal without disturbing other non-musicians.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2005
    Publication date: October 26, 2006
    Inventor: Stephen Simms