Patents by Inventor Ward L. Sparks

Ward L. Sparks 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).

  • Reduction of impulse noise contribution to receiver squelch threshold
    Patent number: 4203072
    Abstract: A receiver includes demodulator, squelch gating and squelch circuit for controlling the gating. A blanking circuit, responsive to impulse type noise, prevents impulse noise energy from contributing to the control of the gating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1978
    Date of Patent: May 13, 1980
    Assignee: Rockwell International Corporation
    Inventors: Harley W. Beningfield, Ward L. Sparks