Patents by Inventor Thomas H. O'Mara

Thomas H. O'Mara 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).

  • ANTENNA FOR DIRECTIONAL COMMUNICATION, A METHOD OF COMMUNICATING AND A COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20150200450
    Abstract: An antenna, a method of communicating and a communication system are provided. In one embodiment, the antenna includes: (1) an alignment device and (2) an antenna mounted in alignment with the alignment device, the antenna including: (2A) a protective cover, (2B) a Luneberg lens located within the protective cover, and (2C) multiple radio frequency signal conveyors located proximate a portion of the Luneberg lens and configured with the Luneberg lens to transmit radio frequency signals within a defined region or receive radio frequency signals that originate within the defined region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2015
    Publication date: July 16, 2015
    Inventors: Ralph E. Hayles, Thomas H. O'Mara
  • System and method for highly directional electronic identification and communication and combat identification system employing the same
    Patent number: 8988310
    Abstract: An antenna for directional electronic communication and a directional communication system are provided. In one embodiment, the antenna includes: (1) a protective shell, (2) a Luneberg lens located within the protective shell and (3) multiple radio frequency signal conveyors located proximate a portion of the Luneberg lens and configured with the Luneberg lens to transmit radio frequency signals within a defined region or receive radio frequency signals that originate within the defined region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: ATR Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph E. Hayles, Jr., Thomas H. O'Mara
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HIGHLY DIRECTIONAL ELECTRONIC IDENTIFICATION AND COMMUNICATION AND COMBAT IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM EMPLOYING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20120122403
    Abstract: An antenna for directional electronic communication and a directional communication system are provided. In one embodiment, the antenna includes: (1) a conductive shield having an opening at an end thereof, (2) a Luneberg lens located within said conductive shield and (3) a radio frequency signal conveyor located proximate a portion of said Luneberg lens that is distal from said opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2012
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Inventors: Ralph E. Hayles, JR., Thomas H. O'Mara
  • System and method for highly directional electronic identification and communication and combat identification system employing the same
    Patent number: 8115697
    Abstract: An antenna for directional electronic communication and a directional communication system are provided. In one embodiment, the antenna includes: (1) a conductive shield having an opening at an end thereof and a radio frequency absorptive material located on an inner surface thereof, (2) a Luneberg lens located within said conductive shield and (3) a radio frequency signal conveyor located proximate a portion of said Luneberg lens that is distal from said opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: ATR Electronics, LLC
    Inventors: Ralph E. Hayles, Jr., Thomas H. O'Mara
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HIGHLY DIRECTIONAL ELECTRONIC IDENTIFICATION AND COMMUNICATION AND COMBAT IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM EMPLOYING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20110148703
    Abstract: An antenna for directional electronic communication and a directional communication system are provided. In one embodiment, the antenna includes: (1) a conductive shield having an opening at an end thereof and a radio frequency absorptive material located on an inner surface thereof, (2) a Luneberg lens located within said conductive shield and (3) a radio frequency signal conveyor located proximate a portion of said Luneberg lens that is distal from said opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2011
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Inventors: Ralph E. Hayles, JR., Thomas H. O'Mara
  • System and method for highly directional electronic identification and communication and combat identification system employing the same
    Patent number: 7196655
    Abstract: An antenna for directional electronic communication, a directional communication system, a method of conducting directional communication, a combat identification system and a method of identifying friendly forces. In one embodiment, the antenna includes: (1) a conductive shield having an opening at an end thereof and a radio frequency absorptive material located on an inner surface thereof, (2) a Luneberg lens located within the conductive shield and (3) a feed horn located proximate a portion of the Luneberg lens that is distal from the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2007
    Assignee: ATR Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph E. Hayles, Jr., Thomas H. O'Mara