Patents by Inventor James M. DeVries

James M. DeVries 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).

  • Integrated high-gain active radar augmentor
    Patent number: 4612543
    Abstract: A compact and integrated high-gain radar augmented system, including: a cylindrical microstrip receive antenna mounted on a cylinder for providing nominal omni-directional coverage, a transmit antenna similar to the receive antenna mounted on the same cylinder, isolating radio-frequency (RF) absorbing means located between the two antennas, and a high-gain amplifier located within the body of the cylinder and connected to the two antennas. The entire assembly can be covered by an RF radome for component protection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1983
    Date of Patent: September 16, 1986
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventor: James M. DeVries