Patents Assigned to Michael Naughton
  • Microelectromechanical cantilever acoustic sensor
    Patent number: 5925822
    Abstract: A microelectromechanical sensor for detecting acoustic signals propagating through the ground, including reflected signals, has a cantilever provided with capacitance measurement to detect deflection or twisting of the cantilever due to the presence of acoustic signals. The cantilever size and shape may be changed to increase sensitivity to a particular frequency. An array of sensors may be used to detect buried objects, such as land mines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1999
    Assignees: Michael Naughton, Murali Chaparala
    Inventor: Michael J. Naughton