Patents by Inventor Kevin Sickles

Kevin Sickles 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: 6339393
    Abstract: The present invention includes rolled edge compact range reflectors and reflector systems. This invention also includes machines or electronic apparatus using these aspects of the invention. The present invention also includes methods and processes for making and using these devices and systems. In a preferred embodiment, lightweight foam panels are added to the periphery of a sharp edge terminated compact range reflector. These foam panels may be shaped using simple two-dimensional cutting apparatus. The foam panels are then preferably positioned around the edge of the reflector with the planar edges of the foam pieces abutting one another so as to form a substantially continuous rounded edge to the reflector. The edge may then be shaped, filled, sanded, or coated to improve performance of the resultant reflector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2002
    Assignee: The Ohio State University
    Inventors: Walter D. Burnside, David Steinberger, Teh-Hong Lee, Kevin Sickles