Patents by Inventor Celia Webb

Celia Webb 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).

  • Programmable antenna
    Patent number: 6107975
    Abstract: The present invention is a programmable antenna that includes a plane and a plurality of programmable arrays on the plane, where the plurality of programmable arrays are connected together in cross-point fashion for programming a user-definable antenna shape therein. The programmable arrays may be programmed before or after being placed on the plane. If the programmable arrays are to be programmed while on the plane then a controller is connected to the programmable arrays to program them. A plurality of planes may be used to realize a three-dimensional programmable antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2000
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the National Security Agency
    Inventors: Joseph E. Brennan, Celia Webb