Patents by Inventor Daniel R. Melonis

Daniel R. Melonis 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).

  • Methods and systems for wave guides
    Patent number: 8071927
    Abstract: Methods and systems for a wave guide according to various aspects of the present invention may be implemented in conjunction with a radiation collection device comprising a light pipe, a first plate and a second plate. The first plate and the second plate may be inserted into the interior of the light pipe to divide the light pipe into sections. In one embodiment, a first section plate and at least a second section plate are inserted into a light pipe. The inserted first section plate and the at least second section plate may be secured to the light pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Larinn M. Hilgemann, Michael P. Schaub, Daniel R. Melonis, David G. Jenkins
  • Methods and apparatus for countering a projectile
    Patent number: 7946207
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for countering a projectile according to various aspects of the present invention may operate in conjunction with a countermeasure system. The countermeasure system may comprise a beam source adapted to generate an electromagnetic beam. The countermeasure system may further include a beam control system adapted to aim the electromagnetic beam at the projectile according to a fire control solution. The beam heats at least a portion of the projectile to a disruption temperature to deflagrate the projectile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: James L. Porter, Justin C. Jenia, Daniel Vukobratovich, Byron B. Taylor, Daniel R. Melonis
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR COUNTERING A PROJECTILE
    Publication number: 20110114726
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for countering a projectile according to various aspects of the present invention may operate in conjunction with a countermeasure system. The countermeasure system may comprise a beam source adapted to generate an electromagnetic beam. The countermeasure system may further include a beam control system adapted to aim the electromagnetic beam at the projectile according to a fire control solution. The beam heats at least a portion of the projectile to a disruption temperature to deflagrate the projectile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2008
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Inventors: JAMES L. PORTER, JUSTIN C. JENIA, DANIEL VUKOBRATOVICH, BYRON B. TAYLOR, DANIEL R. MELONIS
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR WAVE GUIDES
    Publication number: 20090294574
    Abstract: Methods and systems for a wave guide according to various aspects of the present invention may be implemented in conjunction with a radiation collection device comprising a light pipe, a first plate and a second plate. The first plate and the second plate may be inserted into the interior of the light pipe to divide the light pipe into sections. In one embodiment, a first section plate and at least a second section plate are inserted into a light pipe. The inserted first section plate and the at least second section plate may be secured to the light pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2009
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Inventors: Larinn Hilgemann, Daniel R. Melonis, Michael Schaub, David G. Jenkins