Robert L Doneker

US Patent:

8569631, Oct 29, 2013

Filed:

May 5, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/101908

Inventors:

Robert L. Doneker - Portland OR, US
Kent G. R. Thompson - Portland OR, US

Assignee:

Tangitek, LLC - Portland OR

International Classification:

H05K 1/03

US Classification:

174256, 174260, 174262

Abstract:

A noise dampening energy efficient circuit board includes a carbon material layer for dampening electromagnetic interference between surface mount components and trace patterns of the circuit board. One or more ground plane layers are arranged relative to the carbon material layer to cooperatively dampen and repel noise of varying frequencies. The positioning of the carbon material layer with respect to the ground plane layer enhances the ground plane operation. Glass fiber material layers and other insulating dielectric layers are disposed at particular locations within the noise dampening energy efficient circuit board. The carbon material layer and the ground plane layer dampen electromagnetic noise, thereby permitting energy saving design considerations, increasing energy efficiencies and reducing power consumption. Mounting posts of the surface mount components include insulating sleeves to selectively insulate different layers of the circuit board from surface mount components. Methods for constructing and using the circuit board are also disclosed.

US Patent:

20100265329, Oct 21, 2010

Filed:

Oct 2, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/866216

Inventors:

Robert L. Doneker - Portland OR, US

International Classification:

H04N 7/18
H04N 5/225
G01S 19/42

US Classification:

348144, 3482181, 34235725, 348E05024, 348E07085

Abstract:

An aerial remote sensing platform remotely collects information including environmental monitoring data. The aerial remote sensing platform includes a camera, a microcontroller, and sensors. A ground base station communicates with the aerial remote sensing platform. The microcontroller monitors a pitch, a yaw, and a roll of the aerial remote sensing platform and automatically adjusts a pan and a tilt of a camera accordingly, thereby locking on a region of interest for the capture and processing of visible light and thermographic images of mixing from point source pollutant discharges. The aerial remote sensing platform auto adjustment occurs responsive to the microcontroller, which processes a variety of feedback loop information gathered by the sensors. A viewer is configured to display an analysis of the collected information including visible light and thermographic images. The analysis provided is used to validate a CORMIX simulation model for point source mixing.

US Patent:

20110205128, Aug 25, 2011

Filed:

Mar 3, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/039981

Inventors:

Robert L. Doneker - Portland OR, US
Kent G. R. Thompson - Portland OR, US

Assignee:

MIXZON INCORPORATED - Portland OR

International Classification:

H01Q 1/52
H01Q 19/13
H01Q 1/24
H01Q 11/04

US Classification:

343702, 343840, 343841, 343811

Abstract:

An antenna apparatus includes an electrically conductive section having peripheral edges, an antenna element coupled to the electrically conductive section, which transmits or receives electromagnetic signals, and an electromagnetic absorbing carbon material component. The carbon material component is generally disposed adjacent to the electrically conductive section, and includes a border region extending beyond the peripheral edges of the electrically conductive section by a given distance based on λ, where λ corresponds to the maximum wavelength of the one or more electromagnetic signals capable of being transmitted or received using the antenna element. Also, a distance between a surface of the carbon material component and the electrically conductive section is less than or equal to a value determined by λ. The carbon material component is constructed and arranged to increase the effective signal to noise ratio of the antenna apparatus and enhances antenna performance without increasing the baseline power consumption level.

US Patent:

20110253441, Oct 20, 2011

Filed:

Jun 29, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/172694

Inventors:

Robert L. Doneker - Portland OR, US
Kent G. R. Thompson - Portland OR, US

Assignee:

MIXZON INCORPORATED - Portland OR

International Classification:

H05K 9/00

US Classification:

174350

Abstract:

A noise dampening tape and gasket material for reducing or preventing unwanted electromagnetic interference from escaping or entering an enclosure. The noise dampening gasket includes an inner core section, a carbon material layer surrounding the inner core section, an insulating layer surrounding the carbon material layer, and a metal shield layer surrounding the insulating layer. The noise dampening tape includes a metal shield layer, an insulating layer adjacent to and in contact with the metal shield layer, a carbon material layer adjacent to and in contact with the insulating layer, and an adhesive layer disposed on a surface of the carbon material layer. A second adhesive layer can be disposed on a surface of the metal shield layer.

US Patent:

20110253475, Oct 20, 2011

Filed:

Jun 29, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/172729

Inventors:

Robert L. Doneker - Portland OR, US
Kent G. R. Thompson - Portland OR, US

Assignee:

MIXZON INCORPORATED - Portland OR

International Classification:

E04B 2/02

US Classification:

181290

Abstract:

A noise dampening enclosure includes a first insulating layer, a second insulating layer, a carbon material layer disposed between the first and second insulating layers, a metal shield layer disposed between the first and second insulating layers, and a third insulating layer disposed between the carbon material layer and the metal shield layer. The carbon material layer can include resin-impregnated woven carbon fiber fabric. Strands of the carbon material can be orientated in various configurations, including layering the strands at different angles. Noise dampening bulkhead material provides additional shielding between circuit boards or other electronic components contained within the enclosure. In addition, a noise dampening boot can be placed over cable connections and assemblies to decrease the influences of unwanted electromagnetic noise.

US Patent:

20110266023, Nov 3, 2011

Filed:

Jul 11, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/180412

Inventors:

Robert L. Doneker - Portland OR, US
Kent G. R. Thompson - Portland OR, US

Assignee:

MIXZON INCORPORATED - Portland OR

International Classification:

H01B 11/18
H01B 11/02

US Classification:

174105 R

Abstract:

Energy efficient noise dampening coaxial and twisted pair cables include certain layers to improve the quality of signals transmitted over the cables. A coaxial cable includes a conductive core, a first insulating layer surrounding the conductive core, a metal shield layer surrounding the first insulating layer, a second insulating layer surrounding the metal shield layer, a carbon material layer surrounding the second insulating layer, and a protective sheath wrapping the carbon material layer. A twisted pair cable section includes a core section. The core section includes a carbon material core, an insulating layer surrounding the carbon material core, and a metal shield layer surrounding the insulating layer. A plurality of twisted pair cables are disposed in sections or compartments defined by the core section, and between the core section and a protective sheath. Methods for constructing the cables are also disclosed.

US Patent:

20120229358, Sep 13, 2012

Filed:

Mar 27, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/431746

Inventors:

Robert L. Doneker - Portland OR, US
Kent G. R. Thompson - Portland OR, US

Assignee:

Tangitek, LLC, an Oregon limited liability company - Portland OR

International Classification:

H01Q 1/48

US Classification:

343848

Abstract:

An antenna apparatus includes an electrically conductive section having peripheral edges, an antenna element coupled to the electrically conductive section, which transmits or receives electromagnetic signals, and an electromagnetic absorbing carbon material component. The carbon material component is generally disposed adjacent to the electrically conductive section, and includes a border region extending beyond the peripheral edges of the electrically conductive section. The carbon material component can be constructed of a carbon fiber fabric in which the carbon fibers are arranged to increase the effective signal to noise ratio of the antenna apparatus and enhance antenna performance without increasing the baseline power consumption level. The carbon fibers can be coated with silicone to insulate them externally while enhancing their lengthwise conductivity.