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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7965256 | Segmented antenna reflector An antenna reflector provided with a plurality of segments, each of the segments provided with a plurality of end faces positioned along surfaces of the segments. The end faces of adjacent segments arranged in lateral and radial pairs, the lateral and radial pairs c... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7872614 | System and method for providing a deployable phasing structure A deployable microwave phasing structure having a plurality of sub-panels forming a non-planar reflective surface when in a deployed state. In one embodiment, the phasing structure includes a plurality of joints configured to inter-connect the plurality of sub-panel... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7839353 | Arbitrarily shaped deployable mesh reflectors A method and apparatus for making a mesh reflector that may be used to produce a shaped reflector is provided. The mesh reflector may be an umbrella-style deployable mesh reflector capable of approximating both parabolic and arbitrarily shaped reflecting surfaces, i... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7804464 | Adjustable paneling system for a phasing structure A phasing structure includes a support matrix for a reflective surface which reflects microwaves within an operation frequency band. The reflective surface includes a plurality of adjustable sub-panels. In one embodiment, the phasing structure may include a phasing ... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7755564 | Deployable phasing system for emulating reflective surfaces A deployable microwave phasing structure having a plurality of planar sub-panels, each of the planar sub-panels having a reflective surface configured to reflect microwaves. In one embodiment, the phasing structure includes a plurality of joints configured to inter-... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7710348 | Furlable shape-memory reflector A shape-memory reflector is disclosed along with methods for manufacturing, packaging and deploying the same. The shape-memory reflector may include an elastic reflector material, a shape-memory stiffener, and a plurality of radial stiffeners. The shape-memory stiff... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7612735 | Multi-function field-deployable resource harnessing apparatus and methods of manufacture A multi-function, field-deployable resource harnessing apparatus having, in its embodiments, an inflatable reflector apparatus comprising at least one manufactured parabolic mirror made from a pressure-deformable reflective covering of an inflatable ring for focusin... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7595769 | Arbitrarily shaped deployable mesh reflectors A method and apparatus for making a mesh reflector that may be used to produce a shaped reflector is provided. The mesh reflector may be an umbrella-style deployable mesh reflector capable of approximating both parabolic and arbitrarily shaped reflecting surfaces, i... | 09/29/2009 |
| 7548218 | Isostatic support structure or fixed or re-orientable large size antenna reflectors Isostatic deployable support structure for antenna reflectors for vehicles characterized in that it is constituted by six supports hinged to each of their ends in three points on the structure of the vehicle and in three points on the structure of the reflector, in ... | 06/16/2009 |
| 7423609 | Collapsible parabolic reflector Parabolic reflector includes a number of sectors (2) being connected to each other at a central hub (3), the parabolic reflector being collapsible from an extended position (9), in which the sectors together extend 360 °around the hub (3... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7415244 | Multi-channel millimeter wave imaging system A broad-band millimeter wave imaging system with improved thermal resolution as compared to prior art devices. The system is useful for producing images of metal and non-metal objects such as guns, knives and explosives hidden under clothing. A cylindrical antenna f... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7382332 | Modular inflatable multifunction field-deployable apparatus and methods of manufacture An modular, inflatable, multifunction, multipurpose, parabolic reflector apparatus having a plurality of manufactured parabolic mirrors made from a pressure-deformable reflective covering of an inflatable ring for focusing electromagnetic energy from radio frequency... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7372423 | Rapidly deployable antenna system An antenna system is provided including a rapidly expandable-collapsible housing which mounts two sections of fabric material each having an array of antenna elements formed of electrically conductive material such as copper thread embedded in the fabric sections. T... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7330160 | Support apparatus for a reflector The present invention relates to a support structure, system and materials for supporting a reflector. A rim stiffening beam is securely attached to the circumference of the reflector. A plurality of support struts is attached to the rim stiffening beam, joining to ... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7322708 | Mirror, optical imaging system and use thereof The invention relates to a mirror (1), for use in optical imaging systems, whereby the mirror is connected at the edge thereof to a reinforcing element (3), at least partly surrounding the mirror and the reinforcing element also fixes the relative posi... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7301508 | Optimization of near field antenna characteristics by aperture modulation The approximate radius of curvature of the spherical phase front at the aperture of a transmitting microwave antenna is controlled by an inner section of the aperture attached to the outer section of the aperture by a small number of programmable transducers, thereb... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7292196 | System and apparatus for a wideband omni-directional antenna Embodiments generally relate to an antenna. The antenna includes at least two slot radiators, where each slot radiator has an input port and a profile that has been defined to optimize the return loss bandwidth of the antenna. The antenna also includes a transmissio... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7280082 | Antenna array with vane-supported elements A multiple element antenna array is disclosed in which a plurality of panels each support one or more antenna elements. One or more of the panels are preferably interlaced, so as to be affixed to a circuit board. The panels are configured so as to affix to the circu... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7278245 | Radial-hinge mechanism A radial-hinge mechanism includes one or more elongated members arranged and interconnected into a unique, geometry-based, closed-loop assembly often resembling a multi-point star when in its fully-closed mode. The mechanism's signature function is its variable natu... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7262738 | Multi-mode antenna and multi-band antenna combination The present invention is to provide a combination antenna having multi-mode and multi-band arrangements, which comprises a conductive seat; a non-uniform helical antenna extending from one end of the conductive seat; and a pole antenna extending from one end of the ... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7228183 | Method of data communication with implanted device and associated apparatus Apparatus and method of communicating data employing current pulses transmitted by an implanted device through living biological tissue to an external device. The method also contemplates transmission of current pulses from the external device through living biologi... | 06/05/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7216995 | Deployable reflector A deployable reflector of the invention includes connection members that bridge plural extendable structures constituting a deployable truss structure and connect portions corresponding to nodes of a buckling mode occurring in the extendable structures when a surfac... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7215284 | Passive self-switching dual band array antenna A dual band antenna array comprises a pair of coplanar antenna elements, the first antenna element excitable at a frequency within a first frequency band, the second antenna element excitable at a frequency within a second frequency band. A single transmission feed ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7211722 | Structures including synchronously deployable frame members and methods of deploying the same A lightweight structure for space application is deployable from a compact bundle of interconnected struts into a plurality of tiled substantially rectangular bays. Each bay preferably comprises four or six hinged strut members having substantially rectangular cross... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7199763 | Ground proximity antenna system The invention provides an antenna system for operation near a ground plane, for example, at or near the surface of a body of water. The antenna system includes, for example, an array of filar elements attached to one or more spiral elements. The system also includes... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7194236 | Millimeter wave imaging system A millimeter wave imaging system that includes at least one millimeter wave frequency scanning antenna for collecting frequency dependent beams of millimeter wave radiation from a narrow one-dimensional field of view. The collected radiation is amplified at the coll... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7190500 | Deformable mirror having displacement detecting function A focal-length adjusting unit for photographing apparatuses includes a distance-measuring means for detecting the amount of defocus to an object by using a light beam of the object passing through a photographing optical system; at least two optical elements located... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7183988 | Directional antenna mechanism A directional antenna mechanism of a mobile radio tracking receiver, includes four antenna elements pivotably fastened to the body of the receiver. In use, the elements are turned to an operating position, in which they are pointed away from the body. After use, the... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7173575 | Reflector antenna support structure A support structure apparatus for a reflector antenna having a main reflector. The support structure includes a plurality of sub-brackets and a main bracket. The sub-brackets each having a plurality of main reflector connection points and a main bracket connection p... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7173577 | Frequency selective surfaces and phased array antennas using fluidic dielectrics A phased array antenna (100) having a frequency selective surface comprises a substrate (125) and an array of antenna elements (140) thereon. Each antenna element comprises a medial feed portion (42) and a pair of legs (49) extendi... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7170458 | Inflatable antenna system The present invention involves an inflatable antenna system including an inflatable antenna and a mounting plate. The inflatable antenna includes an inflatable cone or cylinder and a plurality of conductors integrated therein. The mounting plate can be incorporated ... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7151509 | Apparatus for use in providing wireless communication and method for use and deployment of such apparatus An apparatus and method for use in deploying a wireless communication device is provided that includes an antenna element and a reflector secured proximate a first end of the element. The reflector includes a base, and a flexible wall with a first end positioned pro... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7146925 | Apparatus for varying vessel hull geometry and vessels made therewith An apparatus for varying the dimensions of a hull of a vessel comprising an arcuate truss assembly having a plurality of members pivotally joined. The arcuate truss assembly is operatively arranged to form a portion of the hull. The assembly is operatively arranged ... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7138960 | Deployable electromagnetic concentrator A deployable electromagnetic concentrator comprises a facet stem hub assembly having at least one rotatable segment and a plurality of facets stems coupled thereto. At least one of the facet stems is coupled to at least one of the rotatable segments. The concentrato... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7133001 | Inflatable-collapsible transreflector antenna A large aperture lightweight antenna uses an inflatable spherical surface deployed within a lighter than air platform. Beam steering is accomplished by moving the RF feedpoint(s) with respect to the reflector. The antenna can use an inflatable collapsible transrefle... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7126553 | Deployable antenna A deployable antenna and method for using wherein the deployable antenna comprises a collapsible membrane having at least one radiating element for transmitting electromagnetic waves, receiving electromagnetic waves, or both. ... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7111915 | Methods and apparatus for image transfer A method and apparatus for imprinting high quality images on non-planar surfaces, including the surfaces of various types of three-dimensional articles, such as baseball bats, formed from a number of different types of materials. In the preferred method of the inven... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7102579 | Satellite antenna with photovoltaic elements for electric power supply A satellite antenna station composed of: a dish for concentrating received electromagnetic energy; photovoltaic elements for supplying electric power to the station; and a positioning device controlled by a control unit. The positioning device is adjustable at least... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7098867 | System and method for packaging and deploying a segmented reflector antenna An embodiment of the invention generally relates to an apparatus for deploying a segmented reflector antenna. The apparatus includes a plurality of segments that can be rigid or flexible where each segment is hinged to an adjacent segment on either longitudinal side... | 08/29/2006 |
