Patents Assigned to Infrared Components Corporation
  • Method and apparatus for correction of microbolometer output
    Patent number: 6630674
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for correction of temperature-induced variations in the analog output characteristics of a microbolometer detector in an infrared detecting focal plane array utilizing electronic means to correct for the temperature variation of the individual microbolometer detector. The electronic circuitry and associated software necessary for implementation is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2003
    Assignee: Infrared Components Corporation
    Inventors: Jonathan P. Knauth, Steven M. Balick
  • Method and apparatus for correction of microbolometer output
    Patent number: 6610984
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for correction of temperature-induced variations in the analog output characteristics of a microbolometer detector in an infrared detecting focal plane array utilizing electronic means to correct for the temperature variation of the individual microbolometer detector. The electronic circuitry and associated software necessary for implementation is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Infrared Components Corporation
    Inventors: Jonathan P. Knauth, Steven M. Balick
  • Antenna signal conduit for different temperature and pressure environments
    Patent number: 6188358
    Abstract: A frequency matched signal conduit apparatus wherein a micro-strip feed fabricated onto a material consistent with long vacuum life applications, such as ceramic or other crystalline materials, is used with a vacuum vessel signal interconnect, electrically connected to the micro-strip feed, comprising thermally resistive, electrically conductive material that provides high thermal isolation and low signal loss, for electrically connecting the micro-strip feed network to a device to be cooled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2001
    Assignee: Infrared Components Corporation
    Inventor: Thomas H. Clynne
  • Method and apparatus for cold shielding
    Patent number: 5994702
    Abstract: A method of making and a bellows cold shield wherein only the focused IR energy from the optical system of an IR detector will reach the detector or focal plane array, FPA, and all other radiation will be redirected from reaching the FPA through the use of a bellows cold shield having a predetermined geometrical surface which reflects the undesired light energy away from the FPA, and a microrough interior surface of this geometrical shape which absorbs any of the undesired light energy which is not so reflected away.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1999
    Assignee: Infrared Components Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas H. Clynne, Lawrence W. Bossert, Jonathan P. Knauth, Michael L. Robinson
  • Cryogenic packaging for uniform cooling
    Patent number: 5469711
    Abstract: A cryogenic package provides a cryogenic environment for devices that require temperatures of 150 K or below, with uniform cooling and minimal thermal stress. A cryocooler produces cold gas on a closed loop, and the gas is distributed in the chamber of a cryogenic vessel. The device housed in the chamber is bathed in a continuous flow of the gas. The warmed gas is returned to the cryogenic cooler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 28, 1995
    Assignee: Infrared Components Corporation
    Inventor: Joseph R. McCoy