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Camas, WA, United States of America

Sherman Leon Gavette

This inventor holds 30 USPTO granted patents, plus 1 CIPO patent and 4 EPO patents, primarily in Wireless Communication. Top assignees: Sharp Laboratories of America, Inc, Omnipoint Corporation, Atheros Communications, Inc.. Active years: 1998-2014.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Sherman Leon Gavette. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/sherman-leon-gavette

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 30

% Patents Active = 66.7



Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.6

ph-index = 17

Forward Citations = 1,146(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Colorado Springs, CO (US) (1998 - 2005)
  • Camas, WA (US) (2002 - 2014)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal11 out of 2,034 
 
Sharp Laboratories of America, Inc
 patents
silverMedal6 out of 92 
 
Omnipoint Corporation
 patents
bronzeMedal3 out of 208 
 
Atheros Communications, Inc.
 patents
4. 3 out of 18 
 
Coppergate Communications Ltd.
 patents
5. 3 out of 10 
 
Opuswave Networks, Inc.
 patents
6. 3 out of 847 
 
Sharp Corporation
 patents
7. 2 out of 56,322 
 
Intel Corporation
 patents
8. 2 out of 17 
 
Xircom Wireless, Inc.
 patents
9. 1 out of 39 
 
Intellon Corporation
 patents
10. 1 out of 25 
 
Sigma Designs Israel S.d.i. Ltd.
 patents
11. 1 out of 834,513 
Other
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1998-2014

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Areas of Expertise:
Bandwidth Management
Resource Scheduling
Network Security
Time Synchronization
Powerline Networking
Interference Reduction
Mobile Communication
Wireless Packet Transmission
Voice Mail Notification
Hidden Station Management
Flexible Paging
Mobile Station Tracking
30 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 8737420 - Bandwidth management in a powerline network (2014-05-27),
2. 8553706 - Flexible scheduling of resources in a noisy environment (2013-10-08),
3. 8509442 - Association, authentication, and security in a network (2013-08-13),
4. 8027345 - Method for automatically providing quality of service (2011-09-27),
5. 7894487 - Time synchronization in a network (2011-02-22),
6. 7865184 - Method for managing hidden stations in a centrally controlled network (2011-01-04),
7. 7856008 - Synchronizing channel sharing with neighboring networks (2010-12-21),
8. 7822059 - Managing contention-free time allocations in a network (2010-10-26),
9. 7720471 - Method for managing hidden stations in a centrally controlled network (2010-05-18),
10. 7558294 - Time synchronization in a network (2009-07-07),
11. 7187691 - [object Object] (2007-03-06),
12. 7162013 - Home network telephone answering system and method for same (2007-01-09),
13. 7085357 - System and method for external voice mail notification by a home network telephone answering device (2006-08-01),
14. 7023975 - Privacy mode system and method for home network telephone (2006-04-04),
15. 6985456 - Method to reduce interference and increase effective capacity of power line networking systems (2006-01-10),

Title: Sherman Leon Gavette: Innovator in Powerline Network Technologies

Introduction

Sherman Leon Gavette is a distinguished inventor based in Camas, WA, with a remarkable portfolio of 30 patents. His contributions primarily focus on enhancing powerline network technologies, demonstrating a strong commitment to innovation and efficiency in telecommunications.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents, two stand out for their practical applications in managing bandwidth and scheduling resources in powerline networks:

1. **Bandwidth Management in a Powerline Network**: This invention introduces a powerline network featuring multiple stations and a central coordinator responsible for managing transmissions. Each station can generate tone maps and monitor its bandwidth needs for optimal communication with other stations. The design ensures efficient bandwidth allocation throughout the powerline cycle.

2. **Flexible Scheduling of Resources in a Noisy Environment**: This patent describes a powerline network where a central coordinator transmits beacons at strategic intervals. The beacons provide both persistent and non-persistent schedules for resource allocation, allowing the network to adapt dynamically to varying demands and noise levels.

Career Highlights

Sherman Gavette's career includes tenure at notable companies such as Sharp Laboratories of America, Inc. and Omnipoint Corporation. His extensive experience in the field of telecommunications has contributed significantly to the development of advanced powerline communication technologies.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Sherman has collaborated with esteemed professionals like Carl Mansfield and Gary B. Anderson. These partnerships have fostered innovative solutions and contributed to various successful projects in the realm of powerline networks.

Conclusion

Sherman Leon Gavette's journey as an inventor exemplifies dedication to advancing technology in powerline communications. With an impressive portfolio of patents, he continues to be a key player in shaping the future of network innovations. His work not only enhances communication capabilities but also sets the stage for further advancements in this vital field.

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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