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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7428095 | Optical power limiter for a diode An optical power limiter is designed for use with high gain optical systems by providing intensity reduction by the use of a non-linear fluid. As the intensity of light increases in the fluid, the index of refraction becomes non-linear very rapidly. This results in ... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7338009 | Apparatus and method for cooperative multi target tracking and interception The invention described herein provides an apparatus and a method to cooperatively track and intercept a plurality of highly maneuvering asymmetric threats using networks of small, low-cost, lightweight, airborne vehicles that dynamically self-organize into an ad ho... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7224322 | Balloon antenna A phased array balloon antenna having an inner membrane coupled to an outer membrane and a phased array antenna connected to an inner membrane. The phased array antenna transmits an energy towards a reflective film on the outer membrane, reflecting the energy outwar... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7162919 | Blast pressure gauge Blast pressure gauges and methods for detecting blast pressure during a blast test. The gauges operate independently of power sources, are portable, and are used in harsh environments including test ranges. Each embodiment is constructed to detect blast pressures as... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7040234 | MEMS safe arm device for microdetonation The present invention relates to a device for electronically arming and firing a MEMS-scale interrupted explosive train to detonate a main charge explosive. The device includes a MEMS slider assembly housing a transfer charge electrically actuated to move between sa... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7007606 | Method for utilizing a MEMS safe arm device for microdetonation The present invention relates to a method utilizing a MEMS safe arm device for electronically arming and firing a MEMS-scale interrupted explosive train to detonate a main charge explosive. The device includes a MEMS slider assembly housing a transfer charge electri... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6988049 | Apparatus and method for providing true geodetic coordinates An embodiment of the present invention utilizes the Reference Point Method (RPM). RPM generates a local magnetic declination variance that is exact for the location of the OP, utilizing an optical stereo imagery database. RPM functions to determine true geodetic coo... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6955133 | Self-deploying safety brace spring The present invention relates to an apparatus to keep a safety brace in place on a cover, lid or door and a method of using the same. One aspect of the present invention includes an economical spring constructed to fit upon a safety brace in a way as to prevent the ... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6947073 | Apparatus and method for detecting a moving target The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method to detect a moving target. An embodiment of the present invention includes a processor that uses an imaging sensor such as, for example, an electronic camera, and uses images and surveillance system pointing... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6861497 | Polyimides having an unusually low and tunable electrical resistivity useful for electrical and optical applications A polyimide is disclosed of the formula: CG1 and CG2 are independently electron-accepting and/or electron-donating groups; x is an integer from about 3 to about 3000; ODAH is any of a number of... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6842713 | Rapid diagnostic multi data retrieval apparatus and method for using the same The present invention relates to a novel diagnostic radar data retrieval apparatus and method of using the same. One aspect of the present invention includes a portable unit that extracts and stores radar calibration data from radar specific hardware (via a 1553 com... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6827310 | Apparatus and method for fin actuation in a portable missile A fin actuator for a portable missile and a method of using the same. One aspect of the present invention includes a fin or wing actuator that meets very strict criteria to fit within a compact, portable missile while substantially limiting backlash. Another aspect ... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6782298 | Electronics for a shock hardened data recorder Electronics for a shock-hardened device, in particular a data recorder, incorporating non-volatile memory. The device has the functional elements: a signal conditioning circuit, an oscillator, an analog-to-digital converter (ADC), a field programmable gate array (FP... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6778906 | Apparatus and method for ensuring retention of situational awareness by employing an active network guidance and emergency logic (angel) system A preferred embodiment of the first aspect of the present invention relates to an apparatus for Active Network Guidance and Emergency Logic (ANGEL). ANGEL is a computer based program designed to function preferably in the mission computer on a vehicle, preferably an... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6753802 | Null filter An electronic circuit for use in an anti-radiation missile system of the type which uses the electromagnetic transmissions of a target radar for guidance information, detects when the missile has flown into a target null and is no longer receiving energy from one of... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6752351 | Low mass flow reaction jet A control system for a flying vehicle in an atmospheric environment, the vehicle having an aerodynamic shape including a front end and a rear end including a plurality of attitude control jet nozzles spaced outward from the vehicle near the rear end of the vehicle o... | 06/22/2004 |
| H2099 | Digital video injection system (DVIS) A digital video injection system having a digital image source, means for image processing, a scan converter, a seeker-dynamics interface capable of controlling the image system and a digital system controller that is used to simulate real-time flight to an imaging ... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6640549 | Method and device for modulation of a flame This invention relates to air breathing engines, such as ramjets, scramjets and internal combustion, and more particularly to an active combustion control device for a combustor. In more particularity, the present invention relates to a method and apparat... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6639541 | Device and method for detecting, measuring, and reporting low-level interference at a receiver An inexpensive, reliable apparatus and method for autonomously monitoring, measuring the incident level, recording, comparing, reporting, and optionally displaying an indication of intentional or unintentional low-power interfering signals or emissions, i... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6610971 | Ship self-defense missile weapon system The present invention provides a ship self-defense missile (SSDM) weapon system for launching a plurality of light weight missiles from an existing vertical tube launch infrastructure. The system for vertically launching missiles from a ship comprises a p... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6601393 | Method and device for modulation of a flame This invention relates to air breathing engines, such as ramjets, scramjets and internal combustion, and more particularly to an active combustion control device for a combustor. In more particularity, the present invention relates to a method and apparat... | 08/05/2003 |
