Patents by Inventor Felix Miranda

Felix Miranda 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).

  • Flexible antenna and method of manufacture
    Patent number: 9780434
    Abstract: A flexible microwave antenna having a “fish-scale” ground plane is provided. The approach represents a significant advance in the combined thickness and flexibility that can be achieved, especially when using relatively thick substrates which are important for optimum antenna performance. An increase in gain was observed when bent in a positive radius of curvature and further reduction of back radiation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignees: University of South Florida, Raytheon Company, The United States of America Administrator of NASA
    Inventors: Thomas Weller, David Cure, Paul A. Herzig, Felix Miranda
  • Flexible antenna and method of manufacture
    Patent number: 9531077
    Abstract: A flexible microwave antenna having a “fish-scale” ground plane is provided. The approach represents a significant advance in the combined thickness and flexibility that can be achieved, especially when using relatively thick substrates which are important for optimum antenna performance. An increase in gain was observed when bent in a positive radius of curvature and further reduction of back radiation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignees: University of South Florida, Raytheon Company, The United States of America, as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
    Inventors: Thomas Weller, David Cure, Paul A. Herzig, Felix Miranda
  • Aerogel-based antennas for aerospace and terrestrial applications
    Patent number: 9356341
    Abstract: Systems and methods for lightweight, customizable antenna with improved performance and mechanical properties are disclosed. In some aspects, aerogels can be used, for example, as a substrate for antenna fabrication. The reduced weight and expense, as well as the increased ability to adapt antenna designs, permits a systems to mitigate a variety of burdens associated with antennas while providing added benefits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Administrator of National Aeronautics and Space Administration
    Inventors: Mary Ann Meador, Felix Miranda, Frederick Van Keuls