Patents by Inventor Clifton W. Garvin

Clifton W. Garvin 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: 4584543
    Abstract: This invention allows the combination of any M of N signal inputs, combines the signals inputs in phase, and does not require switches to terminate unused inputs.Microstrip switching means provide an array of N quarter-wave tuners and an associated single, common, quarter-wave tuner that are interconnected by N semiconductor switching means. Each of the N semiconductor switches is connected with one of the N quarter-wave tuners and is operable to provide a low impedance between its connected quarter-wave tuner and the single common quarter-wave tuner.Microstrip connecting means for the microstrip switching means forms an array of N transmission lines N associated quarter-wave transformers for semiconductor switch biasing and a single transmission line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1984
    Date of Patent: April 22, 1986
    Assignee: Ball Corporation
    Inventors: Taliaferro H. Taylor, Jr., Robert T. Johnk, Clifton W. Garvin