Patents by Inventor Walter F. Rausch

Walter F. Rausch 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: 7536204
    Abstract: A communication system provides communication services to a plurality of communication devices. The communication system includes a transmitting antenna, a transmitter, a first receiving antenna, a second receiving antenna, a second receiver, and a communication interface. The transmitter transmits first wireless signals via the transmitting antenna. The first receiving antenna has a first coverage area of less than forty five degrees. The first receiver receives second wireless signals via the first receiving antenna. The second receiving antenna has a second coverage area of less than forty five degrees, and the second coverage area of the second receiving antenna is within the first coverage area. The second receiver receives third wireless signals via the second receiving antenna. The communication interface provides the communication services between the communication network and the user communication devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Assignee: Sprint Communications Company LP
    Inventors: Walter F. Rausch, Harry Perlow, Michael P. Denny, Gary Thomas Schick, Robert Garrett, Robert Pippert, George V. Moura, Anthony A. Panella
  • Patent number: 7522107
    Abstract: A wireless communication device comprises a first portion and a second portion. The first portion comprises a patch antenna that includes an antenna plate and a ground plate that are separated by a dielectric. The antenna plate has orthogonal antenna elements that are configured to transmit and receive cross-polarized wireless signals. The second portion is configured to be handheld by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Assignee: Sprint Communications Company L.P.
    Inventor: Walter F. Rausch
  • Patent number: 7394439
    Abstract: A system and method for mounting a plurality of antenna elements onto a cell tower is disclosed. A plurality of antennas are mounted onto a mounting system. The mounting system is configured to attach to a cellular antenna mount using the same physical mounting system as the cellular antenna elements. The plurality of antennas provide multiple point-to-point links that may be used for wireless backhaul links or other applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2008
    Assignee: SprintCommunications Company L.P.
    Inventors: Harold W. Johnson, Bruce E. Hoffman, Walter F. Rausch
  • Patent number: 7301503
    Abstract: A wireless communication device comprises a first portion, a second portion, and an axis. The first portion comprises a patch antenna that includes an antenna plate and a ground plate that are separated by a dielectric. The antenna plate has orthogonal antenna elements that are configured to transmit and receive cross-polarized wireless signals. The second portion is configured to be handheld by a user. The axis is coupled to the first portion and the second portion. The axis allows the user to rotate the first portion and the second portion relative to one another to open and close the wireless communication device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignee: Sprint Communications Company L.P.
    Inventor: Walter F. Rausch
  • Patent number: 7277727
    Abstract: A system and method for receiving a communication signal includes a timing source that generates a stable timing signal and a stabilized local oscillator that receives the stable timing signal and uses the stable timing signal as an input to generate a stabilized oscillator signal. An antenna receives the communication signal at a receiving frequency, and the communication signal is filtered and amplified. A low noise block converter uses the stabilized oscillator signal to convert the receiving frequency of the communication signal to a stable lower frequency. A fiber optic transmitter converts the communication signal to an optical signal and transmits the optical signal over fiber optic cable. A fiber optic receiver receives the optical signal over the fiber optic cable. The optical signal then can be converted to an electrical signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Assignee: Sprint Communications Company L.P.
    Inventors: Walter F. Rausch, Anthony A. Panella, Michael P. Denny, Harry W. Perlow, Bryan H. Scott
  • Patent number: 7123940
    Abstract: A wireless communication system includes a transmitting antenna, a transmitter, a directional receiving antenna, a receiver, and a communication interface. The transmitter transmits first wireless signals via a transmitting antenna. A directional receiving antenna has an angle of less than forty five degrees and the directional receiving antenna is directed toward an angular area of less than forty five degrees. A receiver receives second wireless signals via the directional receiving antenna. A communication interface is connected to the receiver, the transmitter, and a communication network. The communication interface provides the communication services between a communication network and the user communication devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: Sprint Communications Company L.P.
    Inventors: Walter F. Rausch, Harry Perlow, Michael P. Denny, Gary Thomas Schick, Robert Garrett, Robert Pippert, George V. Moura, Anthony A. Panella
  • Patent number: 7038628
    Abstract: An antenna system for use in a communication system is provided. A first antenna is configured to receive a first signal having a first polarization. A second antenna is configured to receive a second signal having a second polarization and configured to receive a third signal having a third polarization. The second polarization is rotated from the first polarization. The third polarization is rotated from the second polarization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: Sprint Communications Company L.P.
    Inventor: Walter F. Rausch
  • Patent number: 6996419
    Abstract: A communication system that includes an antenna system and a consolidation system is provided. The consolidation system has a first terminal and a second terminal. The second terminal is connected to the antenna system. The consolidation system transfers a first signal from the first terminal through the second terminal to the antenna system. The antenna system transmits the first signal. The antenna system also receives a second signal. The consolidation system transfers and amplifies the second signal from the antenna system through the second terminal to the first terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2006
    Assignee: Sprint Communications Company L.P.
    Inventor: Walter F. Rausch
  • Patent number: 6914572
    Abstract: A present embodiment of the invention solves the problem by providing an antenna control system in a wireless communication system. A communication interface transfers a control signal to an antenna controller. The antenna controller processes the control signal. The antenna controller then substitutes an antenna with another antenna based on the control signal. Advantages of the embodiments include providing a reliable wireless communication system that decreases the number of lost calls by increasing the availability of antennas. Other advantages include providing flexible antenna coverage to an area by remotely controlling the antenna through a public communication network by means of a modem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2005
    Assignee: Sprint Communications Company L.P.
    Inventor: Walter F. Rausch
  • Patent number: 6784845
    Abstract: An antenna system for use in a communication system is provided. A first antenna is configured to receive a first signal having a first polarization. A second antenna is configured to receive a second signal having a second polarization and configured to receive a third signal having a third polarization. The second polarization is rotated from the first polarization. The third polarization is rotated from the second polarization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Sprint Communications Company L.P.
    Inventor: Walter F. Rausch
  • Patent number: 6624791
    Abstract: A present embodiment of the invention solves the problem by providing an antenna control system in a wireless communication system. A communication interface transfers a control signal to an antenna controller. The antenna controller processes the control signal. The antenna controller then substitutes an antenna with another antenna based on the control signal. Advantages of the embodiments include providing a reliable wireless communication system that decreases the number of lost calls by increasing the availability of antennas. Other advantages include providing flexible antenna coverage to an area by remotely controlling the antenna through a public communication network by means of a modem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Sprint Communications Company, L.P.
    Inventor: Walter F. Rausch
  • Patent number: 5271470
    Abstract: The plow apparatus has plow blades to break up the soil in the plowed field. The broken up soil is scooped up with scooper blades by the forward motion of the plow apparatus and then conveyed to rotating tillers. The tillers break up the soil into smaller clumps. The tilled soil is then exposed to acoustical energy provided by acoustical transducers. The acoustical energy is of a sufficiently high intensity so as to kill or destroy weed seeds and insect larvae in the soil. The soil is then returned to the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1993
    Assignee: Billy R. King
    Inventors: Billy R. King, Walter F. Rausch