Patents by Inventor Harold E. Douglass, Jr.

Harold E. Douglass, Jr. 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).

  • Patent number: 4709652
    Abstract: A pneumatic sweep generator for use as an audio source in tests near vocal frequency ranges. A horn, whose volume may be controlled by air pressure and whose tone may be controlled by air velocity, is connected to an air supply in a dual-circuit arrangement. Mechanical control devices, such as manual and pressure release valves, are located within the circuit to provide for tone and volume control. A reciprocating air cylinder continuously varies the air velocity within the horn to sweep the frequencies in an adjustable manner. Electromagnetic interference is totally eliminated by a complete absence of electrical devices in either the device or in necessary controls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1985
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1987
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the director of the National Security Agency
    Inventors: Harold E. Douglass, Jr., Joseph W. Mahaffee, III