Patents by Inventor Glen R. Breuer

Glen R. Breuer 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).

  • Choke knob for coaxial microwave feed
    Patent number: 6118112
    Abstract: A microwave apparatus includes a coaxial feed connected to a microwave waveguide and extended into a rotating antenna applicator in a microwave cavity, wherein a gap between the ceiling of the microwave cavity and the top of the rotating antenna applicator as well as between the coaxial feed and the rotating antenna applicator is present to facilitate the rotation of the antenna applicator. The presence of these gaps permit radial leakage, uncontrolled excitation of modes and occasional arcing. An annular knob is provided proximate the coaxial feed and attached to the top of the rotating antenna applicator to suppress radial leakage, uncontrolled excitations and arcing in the microwave cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2000
    Assignee: Amana Company, L.P.
    Inventors: John M. Osepchuk, Rex E. Fritts, Glen R. Breuer, Thomas L. Miller