Patents by Inventor Joseph M. Proud, Jr.

Joseph M. Proud, Jr. 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).

  • Random noise generators
    Patent number: 4243950
    Abstract: A random noise generator for providing useful random noise power without amplification includes an anode and cathode element, disposed within a glass housing, with the electrical breakdown occurring therebetween along the inner surface of the housing is capable of generating broad band white noise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 1977
    Date of Patent: January 6, 1981
    Assignee: GTE Laboratories Incorporated
    Inventor: Joseph M. Proud, Jr.
  • Light activated solid state microwave generators
    Patent number: 4127784
    Abstract: A light activated solid state microwave generator capable of providing radio frequency pulse bursts includes a plurality of optoelectronic switches arranged on a common substrate for simultaneous activation thereof and a plurality of distributed transmission lines connected in series and properly terminated by the switches upon activation by light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1977
    Date of Patent: November 28, 1978
    Assignee: GTE Laboratories Incorporated
    Inventors: Joseph M. Proud, Jr., Scott L. Norman, Charles N. Fallier, Jr.
  • Liquid dielectric radio frequency pulse generators
    Patent number: 4104557
    Abstract: A liquid dielectric radio frequency pulse generator capable of providing high energy pulses having an in-line construction includes an annularly shaped spark gap immersed in an aprotic liquid such as molten sulfur, sulfur monochloride or mixtures thereof. The input voltage is connected to the resonant element through a central aperture provided in the spark gap rings for high efficiency operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1976
    Date of Patent: August 1, 1978
    Assignee: GTE Laboratories Incorporated
    Inventor: Joseph M. Proud, Jr.
  • High energy radio frequency pulse generators
    Patent number: 4104556
    Abstract: A radio frequency pulse generator capable of providing high energy pulses having an in-line construction includes an annularly shaped spark gap. The input voltage is connected to the resonant element through a central aperture provided in the spark gap rings for high efficiency operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1976
    Date of Patent: August 1, 1978
    Assignee: GTE Laboratories Incorporated
    Inventors: Joseph M. Proud, Jr., Charles N. Fallier, Jr.
  • Tunable radio frequency pulse generators
    Patent number: 4104558
    Abstract: A tunable frequency pulse generator capable of providing high energy pulses having an in-line construction includes an annularly shaped spark gap and a movable insulator support which includes a conductive sleeve that varies the resonant frequency of the generator. The input voltage is connected to the resonant element through a central aperture provided in the spark gap rings for high efficiency operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1976
    Date of Patent: August 1, 1978
    Assignee: GTE Laboratories Incorporated
    Inventors: Joseph M. Proud, Jr., William H. McNeill