Patents by Inventor Homer A. Ray, Jr.

Homer A. Ray, 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).

  • Log sequential antennas
    Patent number: 4017866
    Abstract: A log sequential antenna is provided which has a unique configuration which allows for a plurality of different feed antenna systems to use an adjustable single slanted reflector screen with its lower end attached to the ground and primary ground reflection to illuminate the screen thus requiring only a single colinear line of feed dipoles. The unique features of the antenna disclosed take advantage of the best features of the prior art antennas while overcoming the limitations of such.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1975
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1977
    Assignee: Continental Electronics Manufacturing Co.
    Inventor: Homer A. Ray, Jr.
  • Low height VLF antenna system
    Patent number: 3984839
    Abstract: A low height, high efficiency antenna system in which a plurality of radiating elements are spaced to induce mutual radiation resistance in each other and the elements radiate using constant current which is obtained with a parallel folded element that receives the current prior to the radiating element, and since the current is moving in opposite directions in the folded element all but the constant current component is cancelled. The edge of the supporting tower can be used as one or two legs of the folded element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1975
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1976
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventor: Homer A. Ray, Jr.