Patents by Inventor David R. Flanders

David R. Flanders 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).

  • Multiband infrared imaging device
    Patent number: 7906763
    Abstract: A multiband infrared imaging intensifier device which includes an infrared radiation transmitting lens, for transmitting infrared radiation from an object scene onto a quantum ferroelectric copolymer detector with a chopper between them, with the detector responsive to the infrared detection to generate signal electrons which are pulled off and accelerated by an electric field onto a phosphor surface which produces photons to provide an image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Inventors: Arthur H. Mengel, David R. Flanders
  • Multiband infrared imaging device
    Publication number: 20100025583
    Abstract: A multiband infrared imaging intensifier device which includes an infrared radiation transmitting lens, for transmitting infrared radiation from an object scene onto a quantum ferroelectric copolymer detector with a chopper between them, with the detector responsive to the infrared detection to generate signal electrons which are pulled off and accelerated by an electric field onto a phosphor surface which produces photons to provide an image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2008
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Inventors: Arthur H. Mengel, David R. Flanders
  • Gas sensor apparatus
    Patent number: 7408158
    Abstract: A gas sensor apparatus for detecting the presence of selected or target gases which has a Quantum Ferroelectric Copolymer sensing element, which is bombarded with infrared radiation and in the presence of a target gas provides an electrical output dependent upon the infrared absorption band of the target gas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Inventors: Arthur H. Mengel, Otto J. Gregory, M. Bradley Feick, David R. Flanders
  • Gas sensor apparatus
    Publication number: 20070272866
    Abstract: A gas sensor apparatus for detecting the presence of selected or target gases which has a Quantum Ferroelectric Copolymer sensing element, which is bombarded with infrared radiation and in the presence of a target gas provides an electrical output dependent upon the infrared absorption band of the target gas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2006
    Publication date: November 29, 2007
    Inventors: Arthur H. Mengel, Otto J. Gregory, M. Bradley Feick, David R. Flanders
  • Acousto-optic coupler for glide slope control systems
    Patent number: 4209767
    Abstract: An acousto-optic coupler for enhancing safety and control of glide slope ection between approaching aircraft and carrier landing facilities. Aircraft engine noise is mechanically coupled through the airframe to modulate light beam signals generated by an aircraft landing light. An optical receiver on board the carrier receives the modulated light beam which is detected, filtered and amplified to produce an output signal from an acoustic transducer. The acoustic output signal is monitored by landing personnel for changes in engine noise responsive to carrier originated commands for glide slope control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1977
    Date of Patent: June 24, 1980
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventor: David R. Flanders