Patents by Inventor Jim Vaught

Jim Vaught 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).

  • Reconfigurable fluidic shutter for selectively shielding an antenna array
    Patent number: 7978145
    Abstract: A reconfigurable fluidic shutter for selectively shielding an antenna array includes a first surface and second surface spaced apart and defining a cavity; and a pump configured to pump liquid that attenuates electromagnetic radiation, such as a liquefied metal or alloy composition, into and out of the cavity. The first and second surface are transparent to electromagnetic radiation, for instance, microwave or other RF radiation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Mark Hauhe, Clifton Quan, Sean Costello, Jim Vaught
  • RECONFIGURABLE FLUIDIC SHUTTER FOR SELECTIVELY SHIELDING AN ANTENNA ARRAY
    Publication number: 20110115686
    Abstract: A reconfigurable fluidic shutter for selectively shielding an antenna array includes a first surface and second surface spaced apart and defining a cavity; and a pump configured to pump liquid that attenuates electromagnetic radiation, such as a liquefied metal or alloy composition, into and out of the cavity. The first and second surface are transparent to electromagnetic radiation, for instance, microwave or other RF radiation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2009
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicant: RAYTHEON COMPANY
    Inventors: Mark HAUHE, Clifton Quan, Sean Costello, Jim Vaught