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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8125369 | Modular RCS and IR signature generation device and deception method to enhance susceptibility of naval vessels A modular RCS (Radar Cross Section) and IR (Infra-Red) signal generation device includes: a plastic bag which is normally stored in a folded state, and inflated when gas is introduced into the bag as desired; a radar reflector received in the plastic bag, the radar ... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8022857 | Radar reflector A submarine warfare radar training system 10 includes an underwater vehicle 15 towing a float device 40 and a radar reflective target 45. The radar reflective target 45 is configured as a hollow tube-shaped element 50 having... | 09/20/2011 |
| 7432855 | RFID reader and active tag In one embodiment, an RFID reader and active tag (RAT) includes: a first beam forming means for interrogating a plurality of RFID tags using at least a first set of two antennas coupled to a first fixed phase feed network, the beam forming means being configured to ... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7336216 | Parachuted radar decoy A radar decoy having radar reflectors disposed in the interior of the inflated canopy of a descending parachute as a first set of four corner reflectors, and a second set of corner reflectors disposed on the exterior of the canopy integral with the first set of corn... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7333044 | Rocket-powered sensor target assembly A rocket tube for housing a reloadable rocket motor is connected to a spacer element and a wire-rider element. A sensor target for reflecting radar signals is screwably attached to the rocket tube. The sensor target is provided with a plug for effectively sealing on... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7281484 | Multimission transonic hull and hydrofield A transonic hull having a bow, a stern, a longitudinal length therebetween, side surfaces extending from the bow to outboard portions of the stern, a lower surface extending between the side surfaces, the transonic hull having a submerged volume with an approximatel... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7256390 | Inflatable spherical integrating source for spaceflight applications having a reflective interior surface A system for calibrating a sensor in a vehicle, such as a space capsule or other space borne apparatus, uses an expandable integrating sphere. A sensor in the vehicle measures the energy from an electromagnetic energy source within the integrating sphere through a c... | 08/14/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7213496 | Illuminated aircraft countermeasures A countermeasure device for negating a guidance seeking system is provided. The countermeasure device includes a membrane defining an internal chamber, a gas disposed in the chamber, and an illuminating device. The illuminating device includes a light source produci... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7190318 | Wide-band fractal antenna An apparatus includes a discone antenna including a cone-shaped element whose physical shape is at least partially defined by at least one pleat. ... | 03/13/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7165504 | Antenna linear extension and retraction apparatus for a submersible device, and method of use An antenna linear extension and retraction apparatus and method of use for a submersible device is provided. The apparatus includes a body having a cavity formed at an external surface. A bladder containing a core material is arranged within the cavity. The core mat... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7142148 | Towed decoy and method of improving the same A towed decoy arrangement for a craft with a decoy towed by the craft. Threatening signals are received by the craft and a noise signal is generated which is converted up to a frequency which is rapidly attenuated in air and sent to the towed decoy. In the decoy, th... | 11/28/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7083484 | Inflatable dive marker and collection bag An inflatable diver marker and collection bag is disclosed which can be utilized by a diver for collecting lobster, conch, etc., as well as providing for a diver location marker to boats and other water vehicles traveling in the vicinity of the diver. The dive marke... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7053812 | Recoverable pod for self-protection of aircraft and method of protecting an aircraft using a recoverable pod In a countermeasure system for an aircraft, a countermeasure module includes a chamber. Countermeasure equipment is housed in the chamber of the countermeasure module. An attachment mechanism allows for releasable attachment of the countermeasure module to an aircra... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7028947 | Self-powered tethered decoy for heat-seeking transport aircraft missile defense A low-cost airliner defense system utilizing self powered, retrievable, towed decoys against man portable heat-seeking missile (MANPAD) systems provides both high power and a large IR radiating surface area. An efficient and lightweight integrated turbine-alternator... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6930654 | Deployable antenna reflector A deployable antenna reflector comprising a central dish and a plurality of deployable sheet-like panels arranged around the central dish. The reflector further comprises a central supporting body, whereon the central dish is fixedly mounted and whereto the deployab... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6927725 | System and method for radar detection and calibration A system and method for radar detection and calibration. By measuring the true range of a calibration target on entry to the radar's detection zone, the actual detection capability of the radar in current atmospheric conditions with the actual radar can be determine... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6897832 | Inflatable multi-function parabolic reflector apparatus and methods of manufacture An inflatable, multifunction, multipurpose, parabolic reflector apparatus 10 having a plurality of manufactured parabolic mirrors 14, 16 made from a pressure-deformable reflective covering of an inflatable ring 12 for focusing electromagnetic en... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6873283 | Reverse balloon A rapidly deployable camouflage device for concealing recognizable signatures of military objects, comprising a camouflage balloon (1) and a deployment and undeployment device, the latter being equipped with a housing (2) and a fan (3) for infla... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6864858 | Radar reflecting rescue device Radar reflective rescue and safety devices comprise radar permeable coverings around a plurality of reflectors. The radar reflective material may be incorporated into inflatable life vests or foam filled life vests. Additionally, inflatable life rafts with radar ref... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6864824 | Electromagnetic reflector The present invention provides an electromagnetic reflector comprising a deployable support frame carrying at least one sheet element designed to form a reflective surface when in the deployed state, wherein the support frame comprises a band that is suitable for be... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6833804 | Operation of a decoy against threats A Radar Counter Measure System (RCMS) and method for operating a decoy as a Radar Counter Measure (RCM) against incoming airborne threats, wherein the RCMS consists of an airborne vehicle (6) carrying a payload (8) launched from a platform (2) b... | 12/21/2004 |
| 6791486 | Unfoldable electromagnetic reflector The present invention relates to a device forming an electromagnetic reflector comprising a deployable support frame (100) carrying at least one cloth element (200) designed, in the deployed state, to form a reflective surface, the device being charact... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6784825 | Radar reflector apparatus There is provided a radar reflector apparatus that is mounted in a lifeboat or a small rescue boat or in a floating buoy used for salvage or search practice, or is used by itself independently, to serve as a radar wave reflector of a search radar. The radar reflecto... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6771229 | Inflatable reflector An inflatable antenna has a plurality of inflatable tori including a first toroidal member and a second toroidal member arranged one radially inward of the other. A front membrane having a reflective coating is attached to the plurality of tori to form a front refle... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6384764 | Inflatable radar reflector A radar detectable balloon includes an inflatable envelope with several planar radar-reflecting surfaces. Prior to inflation, the balloon may be collapsed into a compact flat configuration. When inflated, the radar reflective planar faces arranged in such... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6300893 | Emergency passive radar locating device An emergency passive radar locating device for use by missing persons or craft to enhance their survivability in a search and rescue operation. The emergency passive radar locating device comprises an array of eight radar corner reflectors. Each corner re... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6225940 | Radar reflecting system and method for small water craft A detection system for small water craft, such as a kayak. Radar reflective material is incorporated in the surface of the kayak or other water craft, and also is incorporated in surface areas of water craft accessories, such as cushion, life vest or padd... | 05/01/2001 |
| 6115003 | Inflatable plane wave antenna This invention is directed to a apparatus that includes an inflatable antenna reflector assembly for generating electromagnetic plane waves. The apparatus can be used in a variety of applications in which plane waves are beneficial, such as in a compact r... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6107952 | Crossed skirt antiradar screen structure for space vehicles A crossed skirt antiradar screen structure for a space vehicle, such as an orbiting satellite vehicle, having members projecting laterally from the main vehicle body. The screen structure includes multiple primary and auxiliary radar screens having electr... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6061012 | Rotational handy radar reflector Three reflector plates comprising: a lateral reflector plate having two half plates each opposingly placed across a rotation supporting shaft introduced therebetween, a longitudinal reflector plate having two half plates each opposingly placed across the ... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6060411 | Low observable weapon kit In accordance with the present invention, a store covering for reducing the radar observability of an externally mounted store is provided with a non-rigid body covering. The body covering is provided with a radar reflective material. The body covering is... | 05/09/2000 |
| 5969660 | Inflatable radar reflectors Inflatable radar reflectors comprising three mutually orthogonal radar reflective planes incorporated within the structure thereof can take the form of a teardrop, a cylindrical drogue or a set of three intersecting discs. A preferred embodiment includes ... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5940023 | Parachute apparatus having enhanced radar reflective characteristics A parachute apparatus with enhanced radar reflective profile by inclusion of multiple panels preferably arranged angularly with respect to one another which are radar reflective in order to enhance the radar cross section of a deployed parachute canopy wh... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5838275 | Marine personal locator and automatic opening omnidirectional radar retroreflector incorporated therein An improved omnidirectional radar retroreflector and marine personal locator incorporating same. One embodiment of the radar retroreflector includes first and second collapsible radar reflective disc portions biased in a substantially perpendicular open p... | 11/17/1998 |
| 5826168 | Near video-on-demand signal receiver A video signal receiver receives a plurality of video channels simultaneously carrying, offset by a transmission interval, a single video program, selects one channel from which to obtain the program for display to a user, and achieves a pause function in... | 10/20/1998 |
| 5814754 | False target deployment system A false target deployment system including an inflatable and collapsible decoy packaged in a munition for deploying the decoy in its collapsed state from an actual target at risk due to a potential threat. The decoy is rapidly inflated during deployment a... | 09/29/1998 |
| 5751238 | Active corner reflector An apparatus and method for providing small size, high gain corner reflection of radio frequency signals for use in military and commercial applications. Conventional corner reflector practice is combined with electronic amplifying reflection devices such... | 05/12/1998 |
