Patents by Inventor John A. Strom

John A. Strom 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).

  • Patent number: 4051474
    Abstract: Interference from polarized signals is minimized by controlling the polarization of antennas having orthogonal dipole radiating elements. The antenna system utilizes microwave hybrids and phase shifters in a coaxial cable feed circuit that divides the power between horizontal and vertical dipole radiating elements. The circuit provides a variable antenna polarization that can be controlled to discriminate against interfering signals having any given polarization characteristics. Coaxial double folded baluns connect feed circuits to the dipole radiating elements and provide proper phasing and impedance transformation for efficient dipole operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1975
    Date of Patent: September 27, 1977
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventors: Richard B. Mack, John A. Strom, Anthony Martinez