Patents by Inventor Harvey A. Tobin

Harvey A. Tobin 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).

  • Method for measuring large antenna arrays
    Patent number: 4998112
    Abstract: A method for measuring the far field antenna pattern of a large phased array antenna on a conventional far field range by applying a correction factor to the antenna phase shifters. As the antenna is electronically steered to each of its scan angle, a particular correction factor is applied to each radiating elements to correct the far field antenna pattern to the shortened far field range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 5, 1991
    Assignee: The United States of America represented by the Secretary of the Airforce
    Inventors: Peter R. Franchi, Harvey Tobin
  • Truck box liner
    Patent number: 4141581
    Abstract: A liner for a truck box for increasing the volumetric load carrying capacity thereof. The liner is provided with wall portions extending higher than the walls which form the truck box. The liner has a tail gate which opens automatically as the truck box is pivotally moved for dumping thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1977
    Date of Patent: February 27, 1979
    Inventor: Harvey A. Tobin