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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8077071 | Assemblies and systems for simultaneous multispectral adaptive camouflage, concealment, and deception Systems and assemblies for simultaneous adaptive camouflage, concealment and deception are provided. The assemblies that can be used in the systems include a vinyl substrate layer and a miniaturized thermoelectric device array secured to the vinyl substrate layer. T... | 12/13/2011 |
| 7999720 | Camouflage positional elements One aspect relates to camouflaging an object by affecting a presentation at least partially using at least one positional element based at least in part on a position of the at least one positional element. Another aspect relates to configuring at least a first camo... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7403152 | Method and arrangement for reducing the radar cross section of integrated antennas An antenna structure including an antenna 10 with an outer main surface 11, where said antenna 10 is integrated in a surface of a surrounding material 20. Further comprising a transition zone 30 arranged along the perimeter of the ... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7345616 | Method and apparatus for reducing the infrared and radar signature of a vehicle A radar-absorbing panel (9) includes a honeycomb core (11) and a lower skin (13), where the lower skin (13) is attached to the bottom of the honeycomb core (11). The honeycomb core (11) is made up of individual cells (15 | 03/18/2008 |
| 7336215 | Electromagnetic radiation absorber based on magnetic microwires The invention relates to an electromagnetic radiation absorber for a preselected frequency range, comprising: an absorbent sheet (10) located such that said electromagnetic radiation falls on it, and a condu... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7310059 | Transparent pane with radar-reflecting properties The panes (1) of a naval vessel or military vehicle are often coated with a radar-reflecting layer (20) for reduction of the radar signature of the vessel/vehicle. At the same time this layer increases an enemy's possibility of recognizing the vessel i... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7301493 | Meta-materials based upon surface coupling phenomena to achieve one-way mirror for various electro-magnetic signals A one-way reflective sensor shield with an increased bandwidth meta-materials coating is provided which substantially reduces or eliminates deleterious electronic signatures and backscattering. The one-way reflective sensor shield with meta-materials coating operate... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7271759 | Apparatus for camouflaging specular reflecting cover surfaces A camouflage device for camouflaging specularly reflecting surfaces of an object is formed with function elements for influencing the reflection of radiation from an assumed radiation source. Each function element forms a part of an outer layer and has a pair of ind... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7236364 | Case for portable terminal using color liquid crystal A case for a portable terminal using a color liquid crystal uses a Peltier device to vary the color of the case by means of electrical heating and cooling the interior of the case. The case includes a temperature control apparatus for emitting electrical heat, when ... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7218266 | Electromagnetic wave absorber, method of manufacturing the same and appliance using the same An electromagnetic wave absorber for use in the high frequency range above 1 Ghz and a composite member are characterized by the fact that magnetic metal grains are covered with ceramic above 20 volume %. Further, a method of manufacturing the electromagnetic absorb... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7215275 | Independent temperature and apparent color control technology for adaptive camouflage An apparatus for adaptive camouflage with independent control of both temperature and apparent color. The apparatus has cells or individual pixels behind a transparent outer layer. The temperature of the outer layer is controlled by a heat transfer fluid flowing in ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7202807 | Dynamic antenna A method and an antenna arrangement are disclosed for reducing the antenna radar cross section for an externally illuminating radar source. A radar pulse is transmitted with the antenna arrangement fully matched to achieve a lowest possible power loss of the pulse. ... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7137713 | Color sheet having light-shielding property A color sheet having a light-shielding effect comprises at least a reflecting layer and a color layer overcoated on the side of the color sheet where the color sheet is exposed to light from the reflecting layer. The reflecting layer a solar-radiation reflectance of... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7053012 | Flexible corrosion-inhibiting cover for a metallic object A cover (200) for inhibiting corrosion of a metallic object over which the cover is placed. The cover has an inner surface (104) defined by a liquid-permeable layer (202) and an outer surface (102) defined by a liquid-impermeable layer ( | 05/30/2006 |
| 7035308 | Method and system for countering laser technology Described herein is a method and system for providing a countermeasure against laser detection systems using nanocomponent material that is tailored to cloak or obscure a target from detection by transmitted laser radiation. The nanodot material absorbs and/or down-... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6992314 | Device for eliminating electromagnetic waves Disclosed is a device for eliminating electromagnetic waves which consists essentially of an electromagnetic-wave trapping means comprising mainly a coil, and a discharge means made on the opposite end to the basement of the trapping means, wherein the coil having a... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6962310 | Inflatable satellite bus An inflatable satellite bus is claimed for use with a mission payload. The inflatable satellite bus is comprised of a core adapted to receive a mission payload. There is an expandable shell attached to the core and substantially enclosing the core. The core has an a... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6927724 | Adaptive modification of surface properties to alter the perception of its underlying structure Adaptive modification of surface properties such as color, temperature and reflective properties by adjustably varying the temperature of a surface perceived by an observer, utilizing Peltier devices at the surface for temperature adjustment. ... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6885332 | Multi-piece gun barrel shroud system The present invention is a multi-piece barrel shroud which provides IR signature and radar backscatter reduction over the entire length of the barrel by utilization of special radar absorbing materials and shaped in accordance with commonly known radar signature red... | 04/26/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6867725 | Combination low observable and thermal barrier assembly The invention is a protective cover assembly having at least one part for a surface of a structure. In detail, the invention includes a first flexible layer of heat resistant material bonded to the structure having an outer surface with a radar cross-section reducin... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6784419 | Electromagnetic wave absorber The present invention provides a flame-retardant electromagnetic wave absorber that exhibits excellent formability and electromagnetic wave-absorbing properties, and can be easily assembled and constructed. The electromagnetic wave absorber comprises a wave-absorbin... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6738007 | Retrofitting vessels to deflect radar signals The radar signature of a vessel is reduced by retrofitting it with an array (10) of elements (15) fastened to surfaces (14b) of the vessel. The elements (15) have planar faces (11-12) so oriented that incident radar signal (... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6456224 | Edge concealment system for abating radar detectability of aircraft An edge concealment system for abating electrical discontinuities between externally exposed edges of adjacent surface pieces separated by a gap. The system includes a cover component shrouding each edge and able to absorb or conduct incident radar energy... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6411248 | Hot melt radar absorbing material (RAM) A glue-gun applied hot-melt radar-absorbing material (RAM) and method of use thereof is provided. The hot-melt radar-absorbing material composition comprises: (a) 70 to 85 wt % carbonyl iron powder; (b) 2 to 10 wt % of a metal deactivator; and (c) balance... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6373432 | System using leo satellites for centimeter-level navigation Disclosed herein is a system for rapidly resolving position with centimeter-level accuracy for a mobile or stationary receiver [4]. This is achieved by estimating a set of parameters that are related to the integer cycle ambiguities which arise in trackin... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6352031 | Radiative countermeasures method A method for creating coherent masses of burning matter for countermeasures purposes such as for protecting an aircraft and other vehicles from infrared "heat seeking" hostile missiles and also from high power Laser beams and Laser radar. One or more spur... | 03/05/2002 |
| 6339392 | Gate for radar-mounted vehicle, having partition walls not grouped or detected by radar apparatus A gate such as a tollgate in an expressway for radar-mounted vehicles is disclosed, by which an erroneous operation of the mounted radar apparatus can be prevented and through which the radar-mounted vehicles can smoothly pass. The gate includes two parti... | 01/15/2002 |
| 6259394 | Electric wave absorber An electrically conductive member constituted by at least one member of the group consisting of carbon black, graphite and carbon fiber, a powdered or granulated material of an inorganic hollow body and inorganic reinforcing fiber are bonded to one anothe... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6111534 | Structural composite material absorbing radar waves and use of such a material The invention relates to structural composite material able to absorb radar waves at frequencies of 18 GHz, 35 GHz and 94 GHz. This material comprises at least three layers of non-magnetic, dielectric material obtained by stacks of impregnated plies, incl... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6057796 | Electromagnetic wave absorber An electromagnetic wave absorber which is suitable for cellular phones, portable communication terminals and other portable electronic apparatus. The electromagnetic wave absorber is provided with a thin absorbing substrate formed of an electromagnetic wa... | 05/02/2000 |
| 6047644 | Propellant based aerosol generating device and method of use An aerosol generating device comprising a casing having a base end and a ainer end, with a firing primer mounted through the base end and extending into a propellant zone which contains a propellant. The firing primer is thereby detonationally connected ... | 04/11/2000 |
| 5976666 | Electromagnetic radiation absorbing devices and associated methods of manufacture and use Novel devices for providing shielding from and absorption of broadband electromagnetic radiation, and methods of manufacturing and using these devices, are disclosed. The device is comprised of a perforated electrical absorbing layer, containing conductiv... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5950237 | Jacket for the personal protection of an infantryman The disclosed jacket comprises a layer that is discreet with respect to the visible and infrared frequencies, having a specified thickness, with a specified dielectric permittivity and emissivity close to 1 for the infrared frequency bands considered; a r... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5922986 | Armor plate for vehicles An armor plating for vehicles has at its outer side a layer (13) of plastics material bound explosive containing radar absorbing materials.... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5855988 | Electromagnetic wave absorbing shielding material An electromagnetic wave absorbing shielding material which is thin and lightweight and shows high electromagnetic wave absorbing capacity in a wide frequency region. The material comprises: (1) a one-dimensional conductive segment pattern which is a conductive... | 01/05/1999 |
| 5732904 | Device for signature reduction A device for the sensor signature reduction of cargo to be dropped from the air comprises a covering that essentially completely surrounds the cargo, which is made of a flexible material having a surface that reflects the expected radar radiation, wherein... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5531930 | Aluminum metal composition flake having reduced coating Infrared, visible or mm. radiation is screened by an aerosol comprising flakes (0.03-0.3×1.5-20 microns) of aluminum metal composition, having a mass extinction coefficient of at least 4.5 m2 /g in respect of infrared radiation and at least 3.... | 07/02/1996 |
| 5523757 | Signal damping camouflage system and manufacturing method An electronic attenuation and camouflage device comprising a novel cooling device comprised of microspheres; an additional set of microspheres containing radar attenuating materials capable of absorbing certain frequencies; and an additional set of ... | 06/04/1996 |
| 5413027 | Reactive armor with radar absorbing structure A reactive armor box for protecting armor surfaces comprising a base for achment to the armor surfaces, a plurality of walls extending from the base at an angle to provide an enclosed space, a plurality of explosive cassettes disposed within the enclosed... | 05/09/1995 |
