Patents by Inventor A. Mark Jones

A. Mark Jones 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).

  • Publication number: 20240345242
    Abstract: Imaging systems and associated methods are described. According to one aspect, an imaging system includes a printed circuit board, an interface configured to at least one of output and receive a plurality of electrical signals with respect to circuitry external of the printed circuit board, a plurality of antennas configured to at least one of transmit and receive electromagnetic energy with respect to a target imaging volume, a plurality of conductors configured to communicate the electrical signals between the interface and the antennas, switching circuitry configured to selectively couple the interface with different ones of the antennas and different ones of the conductors at a plurality of different moments in time, and a controller configured to control the switching circuitry to couple the different ones of the antennas with the interface to provide a plurality of different sampling points within an aperture of the imaging system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2023
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Applicant: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: David M. Sheen, A. Mark Jones, Jonathan R. Tedeschi, Richard Trevor Clark, Maurio B. Grando, Ryan C. Conrad
  • Patent number: 12106506
    Abstract: Imaging systems, including radio frequency, microwave and millimeter-wave arrangements, and related methods are described. According to one aspect, an imaging system includes an antenna array, a position capture system configured to generate position information indicative of locations of one of the antenna array and the target at the first and second moments in time, and wherein the one of the antenna array and the target move between the first and second moments in time, a transceiver configured to control the antenna array to emit electromagnetic energy towards the target and to generate an output that is indicative of the received electromagnetic energy, a data acquisition system configured to generate radar data, processing circuitry configured to process the position information and the radar data to generate image data regarding the target, and an interface configured to use the image data to generate visual images regarding the target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: David M. Sheen, Richard Trevor Clark, Jonathan R. Tedeschi, A. Mark Jones, Thomas E. Hall
  • Patent number: 12026907
    Abstract: Imaging systems, including radio frequency, microwave and millimeter-wave arrangements, and related methods are described. According to one aspect, an imaging system includes an antenna array, a position capture system configured to generate position information indicative of locations of one of the antenna array and the target at the first and second moments in time, and wherein the one of the antenna array and the target move between the first and second moments in time, a transceiver configured to control the antenna array to emit electromagnetic energy towards the target and to generate an output that is indicative of the received electromagnetic energy, a data acquisition system configured to generate radar data, processing circuitry configured to process the position information and the radar data to generate image data regarding the target, and an interface configured to use the image data to generate visual images regarding the target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: David M. Sheen, Richard Trevor Clark, Jonathan R. Tedeschi, A. Mark Jones, Thomas E. Hall
  • Patent number: 12007461
    Abstract: A shared aperture antenna array including an array of antennas is disclosed. Elements of neighboring antennas are shared to create additional antennas. The shared elements include radiating patches and apertures. Each antenna shares an aperture with neighboring antennas. The array of antennas may be linear or two-dimensional. A phase shifting network with single-pole-single-throw reflective switches may be coupled to the antennas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Jonathan R. Tedeschi, A. Mark Jones
  • Patent number: 11843166
    Abstract: Antenna assemblies and antenna systems are described. According to one aspect, a printed circuit board antenna system includes a dielectric substrate comprising first and second surfaces that are opposite to one another, first electrically conductive material of an antenna element adjacent to the first surface of the dielectric substrate, wherein the antenna element is configured to emit electromagnetic energy, and second electrically conductive material of a ground plane adjacent to the second surface of the dielectric substrate, wherein the ground plane is aligned with the antenna element and configured to reflect some of the electromagnetic energy in a direction towards the antenna element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Maurio B. Grando, A. Mark Jones
  • Patent number: 11520069
    Abstract: Footwear scanning systems and associated methods are described. According to one aspect, a footwear scanning system includes a base, a shuttle configured to rotate beneath the base, wherein the shuttle comprises an antenna array configured to transmit electromagnetic waves through the base into footwear above the base during the rotation of the shuttle and to receive electromagnetic waves reflected from the footwear during the rotation of the shuttle, a transceiver coupled with the antenna array and configured to apply electrical signals to the antenna array to generate the transmitted electromagnetic waves and to receive electrical signals from the antenna array corresponding to the received electromagnetic waves, and processing circuitry configured to process an output of the transceiver corresponding to the received electromagnetic waves to provide information regarding contents within the footwear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: A. Mark Jones, David M. Sheen, Stanley L. Owsley, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20220181771
    Abstract: Antenna assemblies and antenna systems are described. According to one aspect, a printed circuit board antenna system includes a dielectric substrate comprising first and second surfaces that are opposite to one another, first electrically conductive material of an antenna element adjacent to the first surface of the dielectric substrate, wherein the antenna element is configured to emit electromagnetic energy, and second electrically conductive material of a ground plane adjacent to the second surface of the dielectric substrate, wherein the ground plane is aligned with the antenna element and configured to reflect some of the electromagnetic energy in a direction towards the antenna element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2020
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Applicant: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Maurio B. Grando, A. Mark Jones
  • Publication number: 20210325560
    Abstract: Footwear scanning systems and associated methods are described. According to one aspect, a footwear scanning system includes a base, a shuttle configured to rotate beneath the base, wherein the shuttle comprises an antenna array configured to transmit electromagnetic waves through the base into footwear above the base during the rotation of the shuttle and to receive electromagnetic waves reflected from the footwear during the rotation of the shuttle, a transceiver coupled with the antenna array and configured to apply electrical signals to the antenna array to generate the transmitted electromagnetic waves and to receive electrical signals from the antenna array corresponding to the received electromagnetic waves, and processing circuitry configured to process an output of the transceiver corresponding to the received electromagnetic waves to provide information regarding contents within the footwear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2020
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Applicant: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: A. Mark Jones, David M. Sheen, Stanley L. Owsley, JR.
  • Publication number: 20210255297
    Abstract: A shared aperture antenna array including an array of antennas is disclosed. Elements of neighboring antennas are shared to create additional antennas. The shared elements include radiating patches and apertures. Each antenna shares an aperture with neighboring antennas. The array of antennas may be linear or two-dimensional. A phase shifting network with single-pole-single-throw reflective switches may be coupled to the antennas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2021
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Applicant: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Jonathan R. Tedeschi, A. Mark Jones
  • Patent number: 10942262
    Abstract: A shared aperture antenna array including an array of antennas is disclosed. Elements of neighboring antennas are shared to create additional antennas. The shared elements include radiating patches and apertures. Each antenna shares an aperture with neighboring antennas. The array of antennas may be linear or two-dimensional. A phase shifting network with single-pole-single-throw reflective switches may be coupled to the antennas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Jonathan R. Tedeschi, A. Mark Jones
  • Publication number: 20200320731
    Abstract: Imaging systems, including radio frequency, microwave and millimeter-wave arrangements, and related methods are described. According to one aspect, an imaging system includes an antenna array, a position capture system configured to generate position information indicative of locations of one of the antenna array and the target at the first and second moments in time, and wherein the one of the antenna array and the target move between the first and second moments in time, a transceiver configured to control the antenna array to emit electromagnetic energy towards the target and to generate an output that is indicative of the received electromagnetic energy, a data acquisition system configured to generate radar data, processing circuitry configured to process the position information and the radar data to generate image data regarding the target, and an interface configured to use the image data to generate visual images regarding the target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Applicant: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: David M. Sheen, Richard Trevor Clark, Jonathan R. Tedeschi, A. Mark Jones, Thomas E. Hall
  • Publication number: 20200319331
    Abstract: Imaging systems, including radio frequency, microwave and millimeter-wave arrangements, and related methods are described. According to one aspect, an imaging system includes an antenna array, a position capture system configured to generate position information indicative of locations of one of the antenna array and the target at the first and second moments in time, and wherein the one of the antenna array and the target move between the first and second moments in time, a transceiver configured to control the antenna array to emit electromagnetic energy towards the target and to generate an output that is indicative of the received electromagnetic energy, a data acquisition system configured to generate radar data, processing circuitry configured to process the position information and the radar data to generate image data regarding the target, and an interface configured to use the image data to generate visual images regarding the target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Applicant: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: David M. Sheen, Richard Trevor Clark, Jonathan R. Tedeschi, A. Mark Jones, Thomas E. Hall
  • Publication number: 20150226846
    Abstract: A shared aperture antenna array including an array of antennas is disclosed. Elements of neighboring antennas are shared to create additional antennas. The shared elements include radiating patches and apertures. Each antenna shares an aperture with neighboring antennas. The array of antennas may be linear or two-dimensional. A phase shifting network with single-pole-single-throw reflective switches may be coupled to the antennas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2014
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Applicant: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Jonathan R. Tedeschi, A. Mark Jones
  • Patent number: 8823391
    Abstract: A regenerative feedback resonant circuit for measuring a transient response in a loop is disclosed. The circuit includes an amplifier for generating a signal in the loop. The circuit further includes a resonator having a resonant cavity and a material located within the cavity. The signal sent into the resonator produces a resonant frequency. A variation of the resonant frequency due to perturbations in electromagnetic properties of the material is measured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: A. Mark Jones, James F. Kelly, John S. McCloy, Douglas L. McMakin
  • Publication number: 20130207670
    Abstract: A regenerative feedback resonant circuit for measuring a transient response in a loop is disclosed. The circuit includes an amplifier for generating a signal in the loop. The circuit further includes a resonator having a resonant cavity and a material located within the cavity. The signal sent into the resonator produces a resonant frequency. A variation of the resonant frequency due to perturbations in electromagnetic properties of the material is measured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2012
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE
    Inventors: A. Mark Jones, James F. Kelly, John S. McCloy, Douglas L. McMakin