Patents by Inventor Thomas Morley
Thomas Morley 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: 11943013Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure generally pertains a system and method for wireless inter-networking between a wireless wide area network (WWAN) and a local area network (WLAN) employing one or more extended range wireless inter-networking devices. Aspects of the present disclosure more specifically are directed toward a high powered wireless interconnect device that includes high efficiency circuitry to make it possible to implement in a portable or in-vehicle form factor, which may provide reasonable battery life, size, weight, and thermal dissipation. An extended range wireless inter-networking device, according to another embodiment of the disclosure. Aspects of the present disclosure further include a portable wireless access point configured for extended range communications, which may include a high power user equipment (“HPUE”) as disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2023Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Nextivity, Inc.Inventors: Edward C. Lin, Thomas R. Bilotta, Sheikh A. Hafiz, John Arnett Goocher, Robert E. LaRose, Steven A. Morley
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Publication number: 20240072850Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure generally pertains a system and method for wireless inter-networking between a wireless wide area network (WWAN) and a local area network (WLAN) employing one or more extended range wireless inter-networking devices. Aspects of the present disclosure more specifically are directed toward a high powered wireless interconnect device that includes high efficiency circuitry to make it possible to implement in a portable or in-vehicle form factor, which may provide reasonable battery life, size, weight, and thermal dissipation. an extended range wireless inter-networking device, according to another embodiment of the disclosure. Aspects of the present disclosure further include a portable wireless access point configured for extended range communications, which may include a high power user equipment (“HPUE”) as disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Applicant: Nextivity, Inc.Inventors: Edward C. Lin, Thomas R. Bilotta, Sheikh A. Hafiz, John Arnett Goocher, Robert E. LaRose, Steven A. Morley
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Patent number: 11333769Abstract: A system and method generates a phase scintillation map that is utilized to de-weight satellite signal observations from GNSS satellites. One or more base stations each assign an index value to one or more GNSS satellite in view, where the index value indicates an adverse effect of ionospheric scintillation on signals received from the GNSS satellite. The values and identifiers may be transmitted to a server. The server utilizes the received information to generate the phase scintillation map that may include one or more scintillation bubbles, wherein a location of each scintillation bubble is based on the received information. The phase scintillation map is transmitted to one or more rovers. The rover determines if a pierce point associated with a selected GNSS satellite in view of the rover falls within the boundaries of a scintillation bubble. If so, satellite signal observations from the selected GNSS satellite are de-weighted.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2020Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: NovAtel Inc.Inventor: Thomas Morley
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Publication number: 20210296886Abstract: A system for providing alternating current to at least one inductive load, the system including at least one switching means for switching power to the load on and off, controller adapted for controlling the at least one switching means and a pre-magnetization device, wherein the pre-magnetization device is configured to generate pulses which cause the switching means to pre-magnetize the inductive load.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2019Publication date: September 23, 2021Inventors: Julian Richard Davis, Silviu Puchianu, Graham Thomas Morley
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Publication number: 20200174136Abstract: A system and method generates a phase scintillation map that is utilized to de-weight satellite signal observations from GNSS satellites. One or more base stations each assign an index value to one or more GNSS satellite in view, where the index value indicates an adverse effect of ionospheric scintillation on signals received from the GNSS satellite. The values and identifiers may be transmitted to a server. The server utilizes the received information to generate the phase scintillation map that may include one or more scintillation bubbles, wherein a location of each scintillation bubble is based on the received information. The phase scintillation map is transmitted to one or more rovers. The rover determines if a pierce point associated with a selected GNSS satellite in view of the rover falls within the boundaries of a scintillation bubble. If so, satellite signal observations from the selected GNSS satellite are de-weighted.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2020Publication date: June 4, 2020Inventor: Thomas Morley
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Patent number: 10609568Abstract: A system determines the azimuth of a source of an interfering signal. The system steers a first null beam in the direction of transmitting device and also steers a second null beam in the direction of the interfering source producing and providing the interfering signal. The system measures an angle to the first null beam. The system also measures an angle to the second null beam. The system calculates the azimuth of the antenna based on the measured angle to the first null beam and a known absolute bearing of the transmitting device. The system calculates the azimuth of the interfering source based on the measured angle to the second null beam and the previously calculated azimuth of the antenna.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2017Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: NovAtel Inc.Inventors: Cameron Ellum, Thomas Morley, Paul Alves
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Patent number: 10591606Abstract: A system and method generates a phase scintillation map that is utilized to de-weight satellite signal observations from GNSS satellites. One or more base stations each assign an index value to one or more GNSS satellite in view, where the index value indicates an adverse effect of ionospheric scintillation on signals received from the GNSS satellite. The values and identifiers may be transmitted to a server. The server utilizes the received information to generate the phase scintillation map that may include one or more scintillation bubbles, wherein a location of each scintillation bubble is based on the received information. The phase scintillation map is transmitted to one or more rovers. The rover determines if a pierce point associated with a selected GNSS satellite in view of the rover falls within the boundaries of a scintillation bubble. If so, satellite signal observations from the selected GNSS satellite are de-weighted.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2017Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: NovAtel Inc.Inventor: Thomas Morley
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Patent number: 10537335Abstract: In some examples, a medical dispensing device includes a housing and a trigger. A first engager of the device is configured to move axially as the trigger pivots. As the first engager moves, it engages a rod. A maximum proximal position of the rod is defined by a stop. A spring presses the first engager into the trigger such that either the trigger or the first engager rests against a stop limiting rotation of the trigger. A second engager moves axially as the trigger pivots. At the actuated position the second engager, defined by a stop, the second engager limits proximal movement of the rod. An assembly transfers movement of the trigger to the second engager after the trigger has pivoted a threshold amount. A member of the assembly distally moves the second engager. Until it is at the actuated position, the second engager enables the rod to proximally move.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2017Date of Patent: January 21, 2020Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Robert Grates, Thomas Morley, Christopher Slaughter
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Publication number: 20190056505Abstract: A system and method generates a phase scintillation map that is utilized to de-weight satellite signal observations from GNSS satellites. One or more base stations each assign an index value to one or more GNSS satellite in view, where the index value indicates an adverse effect of ionospheric scintillation on signals received from the GNSS satellite. The values and identifiers may be transmitted to a server. The server utilizes the received information to generate the phase scintillation map that may include one or more scintillation bubbles, wherein a location of each scintillation bubble is based on the received information. The phase scintillation map is transmitted to one or more rovers. The rover determines if a pierce point associated with a selected GNSS satellite in view of the rover falls within the boundaries of a scintillation bubble. If so, satellite signal observations from the selected GNSS satellite are de-weighted.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2017Publication date: February 21, 2019Inventor: Thomas Morley
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Publication number: 20180310943Abstract: In some examples, a medical dispensing device includes a housing and a trigger. A first engager of the device is configured to move axially as the trigger pivots. As the first engager moves, it engages a rod. A maximum proximal position of the rod is defined by a stop. A spring presses the first engager into the trigger such that either the trigger or the first engager rests against a stop limiting rotation of the trigger. A second engager moves axially as the trigger pivots. At the actuated position the second engager, defined by a stop, the second engager limits proximal movement of the rod. An assembly transfers movement of the trigger to the second engager after the trigger has pivoted a threshold amount. A member of the assembly distally moves the second engager. Until it is at the actuated position, the second engager enables the rod to proximally move.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2017Publication date: November 1, 2018Inventors: Robert Grates, Thomas Morley, Christopher Slaughter
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Publication number: 20180288627Abstract: A system determines the azimuth of a source of an interfering signal. The system steers a first null beam in the direction of transmitting device and also steers a second null beam in the direction of the interfering source producing and providing the interfering signal. The system measures an angle to the first null beam. The system also measures an angle to the second null beam. The system calculates the azimuth of the antenna based on the measured angle to the first null beam and a known absolute bearing of the transmitting device. The system calculates the azimuth of the interfering source based on the measured angle to the second null beam and the previously calculated azimuth of the antenna.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2017Publication date: October 4, 2018Inventors: Cameron Ellum, Thomas Morley, Paul Alves
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Patent number: 10009066Abstract: A communication system for transmitting electrical power and data between a first end of a transmission line and a second end of the transmission line comprises, at the first end: a DC supply means for supplying direct current to the transmission line; first switching means for switching the DC supply means; and a first modulator for operating the first switching means. At the second end, the system comprises an energy storage means for storing and supplying DC power; second switching means for switching power from the energy storage means; and a second modulator for operating the second switching means.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2014Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: Vetco Gray Controls LimitedInventors: Silviu Puchianu, Graham Thomas Morley, Richard Julian Davis
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Patent number: 9803444Abstract: A method of obtaining data from a subsea control module of an underwater well facility is provided. The method comprises: providing a tag which stores data relating to the module, the tag being operable to wirelessly transmit the data to a reader device; locating the tag at the module; providing a reader device; and interrogating the tag using the reader device, such that the tag is caused to wirelessly transmit the data to the reader device, wherein the tag is communicatively connected to a subsea electronics module for receiving information therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2011Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: GE Oil & Gas UK LimitedInventors: Graham Thomas Morley, Steven Lewis Simpson
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Patent number: 9735519Abstract: Coaxial connector assembly includes a connector module having a connector body and a plurality of coaxial contacts. The coaxial connector assembly also includes a mounting frame having a mating side and a mounting side that face in opposite directions. The mounting side faces in a mounting direction along the mating axis and is configured to interface with a support wall. The mounting frame defines a passage that extends through the mating and mounting sides. The passage includes a connector-receiving recess that opens to the mounting side and is defined by blocking surfaces. The blocking surfaces include a first blocking surface that faces in a lateral direction that is perpendicular to the mating axis and a second blocking surface that faces in the mounting direction. The first and second blocking surfaces are sized and shaped relative to the connector module to permit the connector module to float.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2015Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: TE CONNECTIVITY CORPORATIONInventors: Chong Hun Yi, Stephen Thomas Morley, Keith Edwin Miller
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Publication number: 20170222427Abstract: A method of performing line insulation monitoring of a pair of conductor lines at least partially located in a cable is provided, comprising the steps of providing a first power switch in a first conductor line of the pair and a second power switch in a second conductor line of the pair, providing a line insulation monitor at a first end of the pair of conductor lines, electrically connected to the pair of conductor lines, at the second end of the pair of conductor lines, electrically connecting the first and second conductor lines, placing the first and second power switches into a monitoring configuration wherein the first power switch is closed while the second power switch is open, and using the line insulation monitor to monitor the insulation of the conductor lines.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2015Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Julian Richard DAVIS, Silviu PUCHIANU, Graham Thomas MORLEY, Steven Lewis Charles SIMPSON
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Publication number: 20170170611Abstract: Coaxial connector assembly includes a connector module having a connector body and a plurality of coaxial contacts. The coaxial connector assembly also includes a mounting frame having a mating side and a mounting side that face in opposite directions. The mounting side faces in a mounting direction along the mating axis and is configured to interface with a support wall. The mounting frame defines a passage that extends through the mating and mounting sides. The passage includes a connector-receiving recess that opens to the mounting side and is defined by blocking surfaces. The blocking surfaces include a first blocking surface that faces in a lateral direction that is perpendicular to the mating axis and a second blocking surface that faces in the mounting direction. The first and second blocking surfaces are sized and shaped relative to the connector module to permit the connector module to float.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2015Publication date: June 15, 2017Inventors: Chong Hun Yi, Stephen Thomas Morley, Keith Edwin Miller
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Patent number: 9601852Abstract: A coaxial connector includes a housing configured to be mounted to an edge of a circuit board, and coaxial contacts held by the housing. The coaxial contacts include coaxial contact pairs having a signal contact and a ground contact arranged coaxially with the signal contact of the same coaxial contact pair. The signal contacts are held by the housing such that signal mounting segments of the signal contacts are configured to extend over and be engaged in electrical contact with corresponding electrical signal traces of the circuit board when the housing is mounted to the edge of the circuit board. The ground contacts are held by the housing such that ground mounting segments of the ground contacts are configured to extend over and be engaged in electrical contact with corresponding electrical ground traces of the circuit board when the housing is mounted to the edge of the circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2014Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: TE CONNECTIVITY CORPORATIONInventors: Chong Hun Yi, Stephen Thomas Morley
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Publication number: 20160233924Abstract: A communication system for transmitting electrical power and data between a first end of a transmission line and a second end of the transmission line comprises, at the first end: a DC supply means for supplying direct current to the transmission line; first switching means for switching the DC supply means; and a first modulator for operating the first switching means. At the second end, the system comprises an energy storage means for storing and supplying DC power; second switching means for switching power from the energy storage means; and a second modulator for operating the second switching means.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2014Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventors: Silviu PUCHIANU, Graham Thomas MORLEY, Richard Julian DAVIS
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Publication number: 20160134041Abstract: A coaxial connector includes a housing configured to be mounted to an edge of a circuit board, and coaxial contacts held by the housing. The coaxial contacts include coaxial contact pairs having a signal contact and a ground contact arranged coaxially with the signal contact of the same coaxial contact pair. The signal contacts are held by the housing such that signal mounting segments of the signal contacts are configured to extend over and be engaged in electrical contact with corresponding electrical signal traces of the circuit board when the housing is mounted to the edge of the circuit board. The ground contacts are held by the housing such that ground mounting segments of the ground contacts are configured to extend over and be engaged in electrical contact with corresponding electrical ground traces of the circuit board when the housing is mounted to the edge of the circuit board.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2014Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventors: Chong Hun Yi, Stephen Thomas Morley
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Patent number: 9293874Abstract: A coaxial connector system includes a first coaxial connector having a first center contact and at least one outer contact segment. The coaxial connector system includes a second coaxial connector mated with the first coaxial connector. The second coaxial connector has a second center contact terminated to the first rectangular center contact. The second coaxial connector has at least one outer contact segment mechanically and electrically connected to the at least one outer contact segment of the first coaxial connector.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2014Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: Stephen Thomas Morley, Steven Mead DeVore