Patents by Inventor Chris L. Thompson

Chris L. Thompson 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).

  • Apparatus and method for steering RF scans provided by an aircraft radar antenna
    Patent number: 7528613
    Abstract: A radar system is disclosed. The radar system comprises an antenna mounting apparatus coupled to the aircraft, and an antenna rotatably coupled to the mounting apparatus. The antenna is configured to rotationally orientate for an azimuth scan and electronically orientate for a tilt scan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Assignee: Rockwell Collins, Inc.
    Inventors: Chris L. Thompson, Bo S. Hagen, Mark V. McPeek
  • Latching system for avionics line replaceable modules including a handle cam and a pivoting latch cam
    Patent number: 5208735
    Abstract: A system for mounting avionics line replaceable modules in an avionics rack where electrical connections are made between the back end of the LRM and connectors disposed within the rack and where the latching assembly includes two rotating cams, one at the bottom of the LRM and the other at the top of engaging spring biased latch plates and thereby securely holding the LRM in the rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1993
    Assignee: Rockwell International Corporation
    Inventors: Todd Twachtmann, James B. Shumaker, M. Duane Weltha, Chris L. Thompson, David M. Mick