Patents by Inventor Jean-Claude Malcombe

Jean-Claude Malcombe 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).

  • Miniature high-gain antenna
    Patent number: 4701764
    Abstract: An antenna is adapted to be connected to a coaxial cable having a central conductor and a conductive sheath. The antenna is adapted for operation at a wavelength .lambda. and comprises two loops disposed in substantially parallel planes the distance between which is .lambda./8.+-.20%. At least one connecting element connects the loops, having a length substantially equal to the distance between them. Each loop is adapted to be connected to a respective conductor of the coaxial cable and is either closed with an approximate length of 3.lambda./8 or open with a length of .lambda./4.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1986
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1987
    Assignee: Societe de Maintenance Electronique "SOMELEC"
    Inventor: Jean-Claude Malcombe