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Andre J Skalina

from Portland, ME
Age ~77
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Also known as:
Andre D Skalina, Andrej J Skalina, Andres J Skalina
Phone and address:
126 Roaring Brook Rd, Portland, ME 04103
(207) 878-3638
Related to:
Karin A Skalina, 35
Connected to:
Mark E Skalinder, 66Marie A Skalinski, 41Diana I Skalitsky, 62Emily C Skalko, 32Richard G Skalko, 88Gail G Skall, 71Karen A Skalla, 61Lynoel P Skalla, 41Walter T Skallerup, 70Mohamed H Skalli, 35

Andre Skalina Phones & Addresses

  • 126 Roaring Brook Rd, Portland, ME 04103 (207) 878-3638
  • Longboat Key, FL
  • New York, NY
  • Cherry Hill, NJ
  • Kirkwood, NJ

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Company / Classification
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Andre Skalina
Director
Spx Corporation
Mfg Radio/TV Communication Equipment · Mfg Telephone/Telegraph Apparatus
22 Tower Rd, Frye Island, ME 04071
PO Box 949, Frye Island, ME 04071
154 Portland Rd, Bridgton, ME 04009
28 Tower Rd, Frye Island, ME 04071
(207) 655-4555, (207) 647-9495

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Us Patents

Common Aperture Uhf/Vhf Antenna

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US Patent:
6677916, Jan 13, 2004
Filed:
Jun 7, 2001
Appl. No.:
09/875131
Inventors:
Andre Skalina - Portland ME
John L. Schadler - Raymond ME
Assignee:
SPX Corporation - Charlotte NC
International Classification:
H01Q 112
US Classification:
343890, 343792, 343810
Abstract:
A slotted coaxial antenna design that accomplishes simultaneous UHF and either VHF broadcast, is disclosed. This design combines a DTV channel broadcast system, where the radio frequency signals are in the UHF band (i. e. slotted coaxial UHF antenna), with an NTSC broadcast system where the radio frequency is in the low and mid VHF band (i. e. circularly polarized VHF antenna), using a common antenna aperture.

Method And Apparatus For Real Time Testing Of Dtv Antenna Transmitting Systems In Time Domain Under Full Power

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US Patent:
7015948, Mar 21, 2006
Filed:
Apr 5, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/116112
Inventors:
Andre J. Skalina - Portland ME, US
Assignee:
SPX Corporation - Charlotte NC
International Classification:
H04N 17/00
US Classification:
348180, 348192
Abstract:
A real time apparatus for testing a DTV antenna transmitting system, wherein the DTV antenna transmitting system transmits an original signal from a DTV transmitter to a DTV transmitting antenna, is disclosed that includes a probe, wherein the probe is connected in series with the DTV antenna transmitting system, and senses signals traversing the DTV antenna transmitting system. An error detector of the testing apparatus compares the received signal to the original signal to identify the magnitude and location of errors.

Apparatus And Method For Monitoring Transmission Systems Using Off-Frequency Signals

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US Patent:
7034545, Apr 25, 2006
Filed:
Dec 30, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/747158
Inventors:
Jeffrey M. Brown - Windham ME, US
John L. Schadler - Raymond ME, US
William A. DeCormier - Poland ME, US
Andre J. Skalina - Portland ME, US
Assignee:
SPX Corporation - Charlotte NC
International Classification:
G01R 31/04
US Classification:
324538, 324642
Abstract:
A monitoring system for an transmission line, such as a multi-channel television broadcasting antenna feed line, gathers data about the physical and electrical condition of the line in real time. The system can detect and localize deterioration and other time-dependent faults in the transmission line by the tendency of faults to produce reflections back to the transmitter that were not part of the original characterization of a particular installation. Some kinds of faults, identified early enough, can be corrected without replacing components, and especially without shutting down the transmission line during prime viewing hours. Other faults can be detected in time to order replacement parts before the underlying problem becomes severe, and to allow servicing during periods of low demand.

Folded Broadcast Panel Antenna System And Method

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US Patent:
7081860, Jul 25, 2006
Filed:
Aug 27, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/926998
Inventors:
John L. Schadler - Raymond ME, US
Andre Skalina - Portland ME, US
Assignee:
SPX Corporation - Charlotte NC
International Classification:
H01Q 13/10
US Classification:
343767, 343770
Abstract:
An antenna system and method using a folded panel antenna system with a bow-tie slot formed therein is arranged about a tower to provide greater azimuthal beamwidth coverage with increased gain. A groundplane is positioned to the rear of the folded panel, wherein a stripline feed is utilized for exictation of the antenna. A skewed parasitic dipole is attached to the front of the bow-tie slot to generate orthogonal field components for circular and/or ellipitic polarizations.

Vertically Polarized Panel Antenna System And Method

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US Patent:
7209091, Apr 24, 2007
Filed:
Apr 5, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/098412
Inventors:
John L. Schadler - Raymond ME, US
Andre J. Skalina - Portland ME, US
Assignee:
SPX Corporation - Charlotte NC
International Classification:
H01Q 21/12
US Classification:
343812, 343810, 343797
Abstract:
A very inexpensive and on-site tunable design for a vertically polarized panel antenna system, suitable for the FCC digital broadcast 700 MHz range is provided. Bowtie-like shaped antennas having machine-stampable planar elements with an adjustable separation are configured with a stripline feed. The stipline feed enables easy feeding of doublet systems to allow the configuration of an array of vertically polarized antennas. The various components of the antenna system can be easily tuned, enabling rapid deployment and quick operation.

Apparatus And Method For Monitoring Transmission Systems Using Embedded Test Signals

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US Patent:
7298396, Nov 20, 2007
Filed:
Aug 25, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/646846
Inventors:
Jeffrey M. Brown - Windham ME, US
Andre J. Skalina - Portland ME, US
Assignee:
SPX Corporation - Charlotte NC
International Classification:
H04N 1/00
H04N 7/00
H04N 17/00
H04N 17/02
H04N 5/00
H04N 5/38
H04B 3/46
H04B 17/00
H03C 1/62
US Classification:
348181, 348180, 348192, 348193, 348614, 348723, 375224, 375285, 375347, 455 6714, 455 68, 4551151, 4551152
Abstract:
A monitoring system for an RF transmission system, such as a multi-channel television broadcasting antenna feed system, gathers data about the physical and electrical condition of the RF transmission system in real time. The system can detect and localize deterioration and other time-dependent faults in the transmission system by the tendency of faults to produce reflections back to the transmitter that were not part of the original characterization of the installation. Some kinds of faults, identified early enough, can be corrected without replacing components, and especially without shutting down the transmission system during prime viewing hours in the case of television broadcasters, or during a critical period of use of the system in the case of other user types. Other faults can be detected in time to order replacement parts before the underlying problem becomes severe, and to allow servicing during periods of low demand.

Parasitic Dipole For Azimuth Uniformity In Broadband Antennas Apparatus And Method

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US Patent:
7542004, Jun 2, 2009
Filed:
May 2, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/415204
Inventors:
Andre Skalina - Portland ME, US
John L. Schadler - Raymond ME, US
Assignee:
SPX Corporation - Charlotte NC
International Classification:
H01Q 19/10
H01Q 13/10
H01Q 21/26
US Classification:
343818, 343770, 343797
Abstract:
A horizontally polarized, substantially omnidirectional broadband transmitting antenna uses parasitic dipoles to increase azimuthal circularity over frequency. Because the magnitude of nulls in the field strength increases with frequency, the dipoles are preferentially sized for optimum reradiation at the highest frequency expected for the antenna. For maximum reinforcement of signal strength in the nulls, the longitudinal axes of the dipoles in a preferred embodiment lie in the center planes of the multiple bays of the antenna, are perpendicular to the proximal axes of radiation, and are centered on the nulls. The dipoles are suitable for use with several antenna styles, and are expressly compatible with crossed bowtie slot antennas.

Method And Apparatus For Real Time Testing Of Dtv Antenna Transmitting Systems In Time Domain Under Full Power

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US Patent:
7633522, Dec 15, 2009
Filed:
Jun 10, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/864527
Inventors:
Andre Skalina - Portland ME, US
Michael Simon - Frederick MD, US
Assignee:
SPX Corporation - Charlotte NC
International Classification:
H04N 17/00
US Classification:
348180, 348192
Abstract:
A real time apparatus for testing a DTV antenna transmitting system, wherein the DTV antenna transmitting system transmits an original signal from a DTV transmitter to a DTV transmitting antenna, is disclosed that includes a probe, wherein the probe is connected in series with the DTV antenna transmitting system, and senses signals traversing the DTV antenna transmitting system. An error detector of the testing apparatus compares the received signal to the original signal to identify the magnitude and location of errors.
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