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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8179327 | Subsurface deployable antenna array A subsurface deployable antenna array is provided which expands upon deployment and contracts for storage to provide an antenna array that can be stored in a comparatively compact space. Electronically interconnected antenna modules are connected by expandable/contr... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8130155 | Marine multiband antenna A marine multiband antenna array includes a nearly virtual bow tie UHF antenna and a connected VHF/FM antenna that together function as an AM antenna. A diplexer separates the AM/FM radio signals from the UHF/VHF television signals. ... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8063838 | Submarine mast antenna controller The present invention is a submarine mast antenna controller for controlling a plurality of functions performed by an antenna mast of a submarine. The submarine mast antenna controller is a solid state electronic control unit on a single card that monitors various s... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8044869 | Stealth wireless communications facility A system for mounting a wireless antenna and equipment to a stealth communication tower in coastal areas and inland waterways, camouflaged as a sailboat. The Cellboat is retrofitted to securely and discreetly store wireless transceiver equipment, and an antenna is a... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8004472 | Antenna stabilizing apparatus An antenna stabilizing apparatus for use on a marine vessel comprises a base body, a housing, a carrier, and a limiting member. The housing is mounted on a top of the base body and internally defines a receiving space. The carrier has at least one antenna carried th... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7994992 | Multiband current probe fed antenna A multi-band antenna comprising a conductive structure and a plurality of current probes coupled around the conductive structure. Each current probe is designed to receive and transmit in a substantially different frequency band than the other current probes. The cu... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7969368 | Wideband structural antenna operating in the HF range, particularly for naval installations A structural antenna system for operation in the HF frequency range, particularly for naval communications, is described, comprising at least one linear radiating arrangement (14) adapted to be operatively associated with a ground conductor (GND) and at least... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7868833 | Ultra wideband buoyant cable antenna element The invention as disclosed is of a buoyant cable antenna for use with underwater vehicles having improved bandwidth through the use of discrete distributed loading along the antenna. The buoyant cable antenna is designed with an antenna wire that is divided into N e... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7839344 | Wideband multifunction antenna operating in the HF range, particularly for naval installations A linear antenna for operation in the HF frequency range, particularly for naval communications is disclosed, comprising a radiating arrangement (H1, H2, H3, W1, W2), adapted to be operatively associated with a ground conductor ( | 11/23/2010 |
| 7468703 | Buoyant cable antenna system A buoyant cable system and method is provided with a flexible towed platform that may be deployed into the water from a submerged submarine. The flexible towed platform has a memory that returns to a selected shape after deployment. A presently preferred selected sh... | 12/23/2008 |
| 7466278 | Buoyant cable antenna system and method with articulating blocks A buoyant cable system and method is provided with a towed platform that is flexible for deployment into the water from a submerged submarine. The towed platform has a memory that returns to a selected shape after deployment. In one embodiment the biasing member is ... | 12/16/2008 |
| 7429957 | Wideband floating wire antenna using a double negative meta-material A buoyant cable antenna element is taught that employs a specific double-negative meta-material sheath with a negative permeability. The double-negative meta-material sheath is disposed over the insulated wire portion of the buoyant cable antenna element. The double... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7411558 | Buoyant cable antenna configuration and system A buoyant cable system and method is provided with a towed transmission line and antenna platform that may be deployed into the water from a submerged submarine so that the antenna extends above the surface of the water. The cable system preferably utilizes a flexib... | 08/12/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7382327 | Antenna vibration isolation mounting system A vibration isolation system for the antenna of a vehicle, such as a maritime vessel. The vibration isolation system has a staged construction that slidably attaches the maritime antenna to a maritime vessel along up to three independent axes of translation. This st... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7295807 | Methods and systems for configuring satellite antenna cell patterns in response to terrestrial use of satellite frequencies Space-based wireless radiotelephone communications are provided in a satellite footprint over a satellite radiotelephone frequency band. The satellite footprint is divided into satellite cells in which satellite radiotelephone frequencies of the satellite radiotelep... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7293520 | Control system for positioning of a marine seismic streamers A method of controlling a streamer positioning device (18) configured to be attached to a marine seismic streamer (12) and towed by seismic survey vessel (10) and having a wing and a wing motor for changing the orientation of the wing. The metho... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7267070 | Device for controlling steering of a towed underwater object A device for controlling steering of a towed underwater object, in particular a towed linear acoustic antenna. The device comprises a body having a longitudinal axis, the body being provided with a fastener for fastening it releasably to the towed object, and a plur... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7262743 | Passive device for increasing the transmission efficiency of radio-frequency systems Radio-frequency transmission device comprising a transmission antenna (2) and a receiving antenna (4), characterised by comprising one or more passive resonant circuits (5) positioned between the transmission and receiving antennas (2, 4)... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7257506 | Position detecting system and method A position detection system for locating an object including a magnetic field generator is disclosed. The position detection system also includes an array of parallel conductors responsive to a magnetic field generated by the magnetic field generator and a plurality... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7250915 | Satellite antenna positioning system A system and method for automatically positioning an antenna aperture on a mobile platform in a manner to avoid blockages created by other components/subsystems on the mobile platform between the line of sight of the antenna aperture and a satellite and to avoid int... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7222579 | Control system for positioning of marine seismic streamers A method of controlling a streamer positioning device (18) configured to be attached to a marine seismic streamer (12) and towed by seismic survey vessel (10) and having a wing and a wing motor for changing the orientation of the wing. The metho... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7218273 | Method and device for boresighting an antenna on a moving platform using a moving target A technique for boresighting an antenna mounted on a moving platform is described. The technique uses a concurrently moving calibration target. Target navigation data and platform navigation data are used to compensate for movement of the target and the platform. Th... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7204197 | Mast wake reduction by shaping A mast for use on a submarine is disclosed. The shape of the mast includes a sharp leading edge. The leading edge widens to an angle greater than the maximum angle of angle of attack that the mast will experience during maneuvering. The shape produces a stagnation z... | 04/17/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7173569 | GPS speedometer and communication device for boats A speedometer and communication device for boats includes a hand-held GPS unit, mounting member and antenna ring. The mounting member has a flange that extends and secures the mounting member to a cavity located in the dashboard of the boat. The mounting member may ... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7170459 | Split lead antenna system An antenna assembly for mounting on a backstay of a sailboat. An insulative support apparatus includes a slotted center tube that can be forced over the backstay for mounting thereon. First and second outer tubes are attached on opposite sides of the center tube for... | 01/30/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7167131 | Antenna A top-loaded whip antenna particularly suitable for use in a compact mobile communication device having dual band resonance and including an elongate conductive whip antenna portion and a choke defined over a portion of the elongate conductive whip antenna portion, ... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7154442 | Built-in whip antenna for a portable radio device An antenna assembly for a portable radio device/mobile station is provided. The assembly includes a retractable whip antenna 24, a first radio lead 50 for coupling the whip antenna to a mobile telephony receiver, and a second radio lead 48 for c... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7130780 | Method and instrument for electronically recording and imaging fluid washover via measuring characteristics of the fluid at multiple locations simultaneously An array of electrically isolated electrode pairs in combination with a specially configured processor, e.g., a personal computer, is employed to obtain a continuous real-time acquisition, processing, mapping and visualization of fluid washover. In a specific applic... | 10/31/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7123201 | Radar antenna leveling system A remotely controllable, tiltable platform supports a radar transmitter/receiver for rotational movement of the radar relative to a mounting on a vessel, such as a mast of a sailboat or the superstructure of a power boat. A cowling extends upward from the foundation... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7123200 | Sea surface antenna A sea surface antenna comprises a cylindrical tube of metallic material 13 on a dielectric former. The tube has a longitudinal slot shorted at each end and coupled at its midpoint to a coaxial feed. The slot is bridged by two groups of capacitances each group being ... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7095377 | Light-weight signal transmission lines and radio frequency antenna system A light weight antenna system and corresponding lightweight transmission lines are disclosed that are characterized as having an extremely light weight relative to prior such systems and lines. An inflatable body having an inner surface connected to an outer surface... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7092315 | Device for laterally steering streamer cables A device and a method for laterally steering a streamer cable towed underwater behind a seismic survey vessel. The device includes a cable-steering assembly rotatably attached to a streamer cable. The assembly includes a body to which one or more wings are mounted. ... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7088306 | High gain antenna for wireless applications An antenna includes a ground plane and an active antenna element adjacent the ground plane. Passive antenna elements are adjacent the ground plane, and are spaced apart from the active antenna element. First parasitic gratings are adjacent the ground plane and are s... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7080607 | Seismic data acquisiton equipment control system A method of controlling a streamer positioning device configured to be attached to a marine seismic streamer and towed by a seismic survey vessel and having a wing and a wing motor for changing the orientation of the wing. The method includes the steps of: obtaining... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7051044 | Method and system for remotely managing communication of data used for predicting malfunctions in a plurality of machines A method and system for managing communication of electronic data between a diagnostic service center and a plurality of mobile assets (10) generally remote relative to each other is provided. The electronic data comprises at least respective mobile asset dat... | 05/23/2006 |
