Patents by Inventor Gregg D. Ouderkirk

Gregg D. Ouderkirk 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).

  • Beam spoiling
    Patent number: 11699851
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for a phase array radar to generate fan beams with curve of constant phase with spoiling in u and/or v space. In embodiments, beam pattern weighting is phase-only and applicable to transmit and receive. In embodiments, the beam pattern accounts for the apparent curvature of the horizon in uv space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventor: Gregg D. Ouderkirk
  • Multi-static frequency diverse waveform (MFDW)
    Patent number: 11156706
    Abstract: Described embodiments provide systems and methods for detecting and tracking a possible threat object using a multi-static frequency diverse waveform. An example method includes receiving an indication of a possible threat object and provisioning a multi-static cluster of sensors. A set of pulses are transmitted toward the object such that each pulse is transmitted on a unique frequency and at different time slots. A set of reflected pulses are processed to detect and track the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventor: Gregg D. Ouderkirk
  • BEAM SPOILING
    Publication number: 20210151880
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for a phase array radar to generate fan beams with curve of constant phase with spoiling in u and/or v space. In embodiments, beam pattern weighting is phase-only and applicable to transmit and receive. In embodiments, the beam pattern accounts for the apparent curvature of the horizon in uv space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2019
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Applicant: Raytheon Company
    Inventor: Gregg D. Ouderkirk
  • MULTI-STATIC FREQUENCY DIVERSE WAVEFORM (MFDW)
    Publication number: 20200142046
    Abstract: Described embodiments provide systems and methods for detecting and tracking a possible threat object using a multi-static frequency diverse waveform. An example method includes receiving an indication of a possible threat object and provisioning a multi-static cluster of sensors. A set of pulses are transmitted toward the object such that each pulse is transmitted on a unique frequency and at different time slots. A set of reflected pulses are processed to detect and track the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2018
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Applicant: Raytheon Company
    Inventor: Gregg D. Ouderkirk