Patents by Inventor Douglas A. Rekenthaler

Douglas A. Rekenthaler 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: 20120143046
    Abstract: A method for the electro-chemical-deposition (ECD) of alloys of iron (Fe) and gallium (Ga) to electro-deposit magnetostrictive “Galfenol” thin films. Various uses and applications for said Galfenol thin films are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventors: Bethanie J.H. Stadler, Kotha Sai Madhukar Reddy, Douglas A. Rekenthaler
  • Patent number: 8065095
    Abstract: A precision molecular and motion sensor utilizing a Dispersed Fourier Transform Spectrometer to remotely sense targets. Remote sensing is conducted at various ranges, against various ambient backgrounds, to detect, classify, identify, characterize, and discriminate targets. A Dispersed Fourier Transform Spectrometer is expanded by modification and augmentation of existing optical, mechanical, and software components to enable basic terrestrial use while providing specific optimization for various applications which are designed with emphasis on the sensitivity of the Dispersed Fourier Transform Spectrometer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Inventors: Douglas A. Rekenthaler, Arsen R. Hajian, Douglas G. Currie, Andrei V. Smirnov
  • Publication number: 20100274501
    Abstract: A precision molecular and motion sensor utilizing a Dispersed Fourier Transform Spectrometer to remotely sense targets. Remote sensing is conducted at various ranges, against various ambient backgrounds, to detect, classify, identify, characterize, and discriminate targets. A Dispersed Fourier Transform Spectrometer is expanded by modification and augmentation of existing optical, mechanical, and software components to enable basic terrestrial use while providing specific optimization for various applications which are designed with emphasis on the sensitivity of the Dispersed Fourier Transform Spectrometer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2008
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Inventors: Douglas A. Rekenthaler, Arsen A. Hajian, Douglas G. Currie, Andrei V. Smirnov
  • Patent number: 7277797
    Abstract: Method and apparatus to predict the onset of earthquakes, one to three days prior to the event. Predictions of latitude, longitude, and time of occurrence of an incipient earthquake, by monitoring and exploiting unique changes in the ionosphere and atmosphere, may be obtained. The methodology, focused on radio-tomography of the ionosphere, includes data receiving, transmission, and analysis stations on the earth's surface; data from satellite transmitters; and mechanisms to extract earthquake-related signatures that are correlated, processed, interpreted, and disseminated as warnings from central analysis centers. Additionally, data from ground-based radars that display unique clutter maps during earthquake pre-cursor activity and data from cellular telephone networks that display signal fading may also be used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Inventors: Viatcheslav E. Kunitsyn, Andre V. Smirnov, Douglas A. Rekenthaler