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San Diego, CA, United States of America

James Leroy Blair

This inventor holds 15 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application. Top assignees: Applied Micro Circuits Corporation, Qualcomm Incorporated, Cubic Corporation. Active years: 1986-2018.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: James Leroy Blair. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/james-leroy-blair

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 15 

% Patents Active = 66.7

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.0

ph-index = 10

Forward Citations = 455(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • San Diego, CA (US) (1986 - 2014)
  • Ramona, CA (US) (2007 - 2018)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal8 out of 528 
 
Applied Micro Circuits Corporation
 patents
silverMedal6 out of 44,897 
 
Qualcomm Incorporated
 patents
bronzeMedal1 out of 348 
 
Cubic Corporation
 patents

Years Active: 1986-2018

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15 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 10044155 - Connector for connecting a device to a plurality of pads arranged at different radial distances from the source (2018-08-07),
2. 8847696 - Flexible interconnect cable having signal trace pairs and ground layer pairs disposed on opposite sides of a flexible dielectric (2014-09-30),
3. 8379403 - Spacer-connector and circuit board assembly (2013-02-19),
4. 8044746 - Flexible interconnect cable with first and second signal traces disposed between first and second ground traces so as to provide different line width and line spacing configurations (2011-10-25),
5. 7934951 - Two mount and three mount socket design with attachment and alignment (2011-05-03),
6. 7719378 - Flexible interconnect cable for an electronic assembly (2010-05-18),
7. 7336139 - Flexible interconnect cable with grounded coplanar waveguide (2008-02-26),
8. 7308023 - Dual function clock signal suitable for host control of synchronous and asynchronous target devices (2007-12-11),
9. 7278081 - Optical transport network frame structure with in-band data channel and forward error correction (2007-10-02),
10. 7145411 - Flexible differential interconnect cable with isolated high frequency electrical transmission line (2006-12-05),
11. 7106862 - Digital information hiding techniques for use with data streams carried over a data communication network (2006-09-12),
12. 7028241 - Optical transport network frame structure with dynamically allocable in-band data channel and forward error correction byte capacity (2006-04-11),
13. 6797891 - Flexible interconnect cable with high frequency electrical transmission line (2004-09-28),
14. 6665367 - Embedded frequency counter with flexible configuration (2003-12-16),
15. 4603322 - High-speed sequential serial Manchester decoder (1986-07-29),

Title: James Leroy Blair: Innovator in Electronic Connectivity

Introduction

James Leroy Blair is a prominent inventor based in San Diego, CA. He has made significant contributions to the field of electronic connectivity, holding a total of 15 patents. His innovative designs have paved the way for advancements in high-speed interconnect solutions.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is a connector designed for connecting a device to a plurality of pads arranged at different radial distances from the source. This radial quarter-round shaped multi-signal connector allows for a trace length that is much easier to maintain, ensuring minimal routing due to a near constant radius. The design provides layout artists with greater freedom in placement while maintaining solid signal integrity, signal symmetry, and a short reach, with no or minimal serpentine traces. Another notable patent is for a flexible interconnect cable that features signal trace pairs and ground layer pairs disposed on opposite sides of a flexible dielectric. This high-speed flexible interconnect cable includes multiple conductive and dielectric layers, forming one or more high-speed electrical transmission line structures. The cable can be coupled to electronic components using various connection techniques and can be terminated with standardized connector packages.

Career Highlights

James Leroy Blair has worked with notable companies such as Applied Micro Circuits Corporation and Qualcomm Incorporated. His experience in these organizations has contributed to his expertise in developing innovative electronic solutions.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, James has collaborated with talented individuals, including Jeffrey Thomas Smith and Oswin M Schreiber. These partnerships have fostered a creative environment that has led to the development of groundbreaking technologies.

Conclusion

James Leroy Blair's contributions to electronic connectivity through his patents and collaborations highlight his role as a key innovator in the industry. His work continues to influence advancements in high-speed interconnect solutions.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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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