Patents Assigned to ATR Electronics, LLC
  • System and method for highly directional electronic identification and communication and combat identification system employing the same
    Patent number: 8115697
    Abstract: An antenna for directional electronic communication and a directional communication system are provided. In one embodiment, the antenna includes: (1) a conductive shield having an opening at an end thereof and a radio frequency absorptive material located on an inner surface thereof, (2) a Luneberg lens located within said conductive shield and (3) a radio frequency signal conveyor located proximate a portion of said Luneberg lens that is distal from said opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: ATR Electronics, LLC
    Inventors: Ralph E. Hayles, Jr., Thomas H. O'Mara