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Germantown, MD, United States of America

Acterna LLC

USPTO Granted Patents = 49

% Expired Patents = 2.0

CIPO Patents = 1

EPO Patents = 3

Forward Citations = 520

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73 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

David J Royle (5 out of 10 patents)

Paul Francis Wyar (5 out of 11 patents)

Walter L Miller (5 out of 16 patents)

4. Robert Flask (4 out of 18 patents)

5. Gregory W Massey (4 out of 12 patents)

6. Daniel Keith Chappell (4 out of 38 patents)

7. Michael D Gotwals (3 out of 12 patents)

8. David John Boyes (3 out of 6 patents)

9. Mikhail Charny (3 out of 6 patents)

10. Gary A Meyer (3 out of 3 patents)

11. Paul R Hartmann (3 out of 21 patents)

12. Ali M Mohammadian (3 out of 6 patents)

13. Jay M Stewart (2 out of 18 patents)

14. Kevin J Oliver (2 out of 4 patents)

15. Koji Okamoto (2 out of 14 patents)

Core Competencies:

Network Impairments

Broadband Communication

Data Errors

Optical Signal-to-Noise Ratio

VoIP Testing

CATV Networks

Signal Quality Monitoring

Remote Testing

Digital Quality Index

Intermodulation Susceptibility

Polarization Mode Dispersion

Communication System

49 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 8352842 - Determining contribution of burst noise to data errors (2013-01-08),

2. 8345737 - Detection of network impairments through tilt-normalized measurement data (2013-01-01),

3. 8327409 - Testing CATV networks with direct sequence spread spectrum signals (2012-12-04),

4. 8325613 - Characterizing broadband communication networks (2012-12-04),

5. 8312496 - Measuring the frequency response of a CATV network (2012-11-13),

6. 8311086 - CATV digital receiver intermodulation susceptibility tester (2012-11-13),

7. 8294896 - Determining in-band optical signal-to-noise ratios in optical signals with time-varying polarization states using polarization extinction (2012-10-23),

8. 8274401 - Secure data transfer in a communication system including portable meters (2012-09-25),

9. 7961719 - End of line monitor using DOCSIS (2011-06-14),

10. 7949039 - Home network testing (2011-05-24),

11. 7944848 - Upstream signal quality monitoring (2011-05-17),

12. 7940684 - Voice over internet protocol (VoIP) testing (2011-05-10),

13. 7925158 - Testing optically amplified links with time-division multiplexed test signals (2011-04-12),

14. 7893685 - RF meter with input noise suppression (2011-02-22),

15. 7873873 - Remote access integrated tester (2011-01-18),

Company Overview

Acterna LLC, based in Germantown, MD, specializes in advanced technologies for telecommunications and broadband communication. The company focuses on developing solutions for burst noise detection, network impairments, and signal quality monitoring, ensuring optimal performance in various communication networks. Acterna's expertise extends to CATV testing and Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP), providing essential tools for network troubleshooting and enhancing overall service quality in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

49 Patents

#6 in Germantown, MD

#85 in Maryland

#7,150 in US

#14,293 in the World

Germantown, MD, United States of America

Acterna LLC

Forward Citations = 520

73 inventors:

David J Royle (5 out of 10 patents)

Paul Francis Wyar (5 out of 11 patents)

Walter L Miller (5 out of 16 patents)

4. Robert Flask (4 out of 18 patents)

5. Gregory W Massey (4 out of 12 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Acterna LLC. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/acterna

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]

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