Patents by Inventor John F. Graver

John F. Graver 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: 4970634
    Abstract: A structure for reflecting visible light or near visible light, wherein the structure is formed of a low dielectric constant material having an external surface comprising an electrically conductive layer of material which has an array of slots therein so as to be substantially transparent to microwave radiation of a predetermined wavelength which will impinge upon the structure during use, while being reflective to light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 13, 1990
    Assignee: Plessey Overseas Limited
    Inventors: William G. Howell, Frederick S. Ward, John F. Graver
  • Patent number: 4771136
    Abstract: To facilitate installation of cables through bulkheads and other surfaces and to provide electrical protection to apparatus connected to such cables, an assembly comprising electrically conductive blocks (6) clamped in a frame (2) is provided. The mounting blocks 6, each formed of two parts for fitting round a continuous cable length include ribs (11) adapted to grip the sleeving of the cable and an extended rib (10) for contacting screening of the cable. In use, the frame (2) is welded to a bulkhead or other conductive (earthed) element. A section of insulation is removed from the cable and on clamping of the assembly the blocks (6) are compressed together forcing ribs 10 to contact respective screens. Thus any induced electro-magnetic pulses on the cable screens are provided with a low-resistance leakage path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1986
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1988
    Assignee: Plessey Overseas Limited
    Inventors: John F. Graver, Peter Hawkins