Patents by Inventor Gerd Lohmann

Gerd Lohmann 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).

  • Satellite optical scan device
    Patent number: 4621893
    Abstract: An optical scan device for use in a satellite orbiting the earth. It compes a platform rotating about an axis. A first periscope which has a longitudinal axis and first and second mirrors is attached to the platform such that the first mirror is positioned with its optical axis coincident with the axis of rotation of the platform. A second periscope which has a longitudinal axis and third and fourth mirrors is pivotally attached to the platform such that the second periscope is pivoted in line with the optical centers of the second mirror and the third mirror, and such that the third mirror is in optical communication with the second mirror. Means are provided for pivoting the second periscope through an angle of .alpha..degree. as the platform rotates about its axis of rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1985
    Date of Patent: November 11, 1986
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventor: Gerd Lohmann