Patents by Inventor Francois R. Devaux

Francois R. Devaux 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).

  • Support for microwave transmission line, notably of the symmetrical strip line type
    Patent number: 5072201
    Abstract: The support comprises a pleated strip made of dielectric material. Each pleat has a longitudinal central slot. The internal conductive strip of the line is passed through these slots, and the ground planes are in contact with the sides of the strip. These sides bear projections that get snapped into corresponding holes of the ground planes to provide for the centering and fastening of the support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1991
    Assignee: Thomson-CSF
    Inventors: Francois R. Devaux, Pierre Le Corre, Antoine Pereira, Jean Poitevin