Patents by Inventor Terry R. Denardo

Terry R. Denardo 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).

  • Self-forming rib reflector
    Patent number: 6018328
    Abstract: A single surface reflector antenna and method for making same comprises a plurality of hat-shaped cross section ribs formed on the back surface of a reflector shell with flexible tooling. All antenna shell and backing structure components are comprised of triaxial weave graphite laminate layers thereby allowing the backing structure to conform precisely to the shape of the antenna shell when cured and heat cycled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2000
    Assignee: Hughes Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Nolan, Miguel A. Estevez, Karl J. Sakowski, Terry R. Denardo, Clarence Douglas Reddell, Russell Watkins, John J. Sennikoff, Patrick N. Costantini, Dru D. Hartranft, Robert U. Johnson, Richard W. Gehle
  • Antenna having movable reflectors
    Patent number: 5966104
    Abstract: An antenna having dual reflectors connected by a moving mechanism for moving the reflectors between stowed and deployed positions. In the stowed position the reflectors overlap and are positioned close to each other. In the deployed position the reflectors are spaced apart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1999
    Assignee: Hughes Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Cameron G. Massey, Mark T. Austin, Peter D. Anderson, Miguel A. Estevez, Michael Nolan, Clifford R. Harper, Terry R. Denardo, John J. Sennikoff, Martin M. Skredsvig