Patents by Inventor Howard T. Graves

Howard T. Graves 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).

  • Second generation FLIR common modules
    Patent number: 5510618
    Abstract: An improved modular FLIR system is provided that fits in the same space elopes that were provided for the Army's GEN I FLIR's. The resolution is more than doubled by using a narrow two dimensional array of Hg-Cd-Te detectors with pn junctions as a time-delay-integration line sensor, improved optics and analog-digital conversion with image enhancement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 23, 1996
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Bill A. Blecha, Thomas Coty, John J. Curry, Howard T. Graves, Robert C. Guckian, John M. Hall, Samuel B. McDowell, Steve H. Nguyen, Raemon N. Samuels, Thomas E. Smith, Joseph J. Wiedmann, Richard A. Wright
  • Remote infrared signal communicator
    Patent number: 4019180
    Abstract: An infrared viewer is provided which has a radio link to a remote monitoring station. Both on site and remote monitoring capabilities are provided at all times with minimum power requirements at the site, although the viewer may be intentionally located at inaccessible sites.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1975
    Date of Patent: April 19, 1977
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventor: Howard T. Graves