Patents by Inventor Eric G. Matthams

Eric G. Matthams 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).

  • Dual reflector folding antenna
    Patent number: 4771293
    Abstract: A folding antenna for use in a satellite communication system comprises a box having a base (1) which forms the supporting structure for the antenna. A main reflector (16) is mounted on a platform (11) to which it is pivotted about a first axis (14). A sub-reflector (26) is pivotted to the main reflector about a second axis (21). By pivotting the sub-reflector and the main reflector downwardly they can be stowed into a position close to the base (1) and the lids (8) of the box closed to protect the system during transportation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1985
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1988
    Assignee: The General Electric Company p.l.c.
    Inventors: Andrew Williams, Eric G. Matthams, Bernard F. Payne