Patents by Inventor Christopher D. Lopes

Christopher D. Lopes has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 7436373
    Abstract: Various embodiments are described relating to a portable antenna-equipped device for multi-band radar detection. The detection device includes a plurality of antennas on a flexible substrate, a detection-and-control circuit, an indicator and a power source. The antenna may include one or more planar lithographic antennas that may be fabricated on a thin-film substrate. Each antenna may be tuned to a different selection frequency or band. The antennas may include a bolometer for radar detection. Each antenna may include a frequency selective surface for tuning to the selection frequency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Christopher D. Lopes, Dale K. Kotter