Patents by Inventor John A. Valenzi

John A. Valenzi 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).

  • Modular solderless connector integration for conformal phased arrays
    Patent number: 11462869
    Abstract: A novel, interlocking, snap-fit connection between an antenna aperture and a ground plane layer that contains coaxial connectors is described herein. The snap-fit design provides a simple and solderless transition from the connectors to elements of the antenna aperture. This design facilitates easy assembly and disassembly, allowing parts to be removed, reinstalled and/or reused.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: The Government of the United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Anna Stumme, William Mark Dorsey, John A. Valenzi
  • Modular Solderless Connector Integration for Conformal Phased Arrays
    Publication number: 20200358233
    Abstract: A novel, interlocking, snap-fit connection between an antenna aperture and a ground plane layer that contains coaxial connectors is described herein. The snap-fit design provides a simple and solderless transition from the connectors to elements of the antenna aperture. This design facilitates easy assembly and disassembly, allowing parts to be removed, reinstalled and/or reused.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: Anna Stumme, William Mark Dorsey, John A. Valenzi