Patents by Inventor John H. Hanusa

John H. Hanusa 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).

  • Very high frequency line of sight winglet antenna
    Patent number: 7737898
    Abstract: A line of sight antenna supported in an upturned terminal winglet or similar vertical member of an aircraft is disclosed. An aperture is formed in the conductive winglet or vertical member, and the antenna is supported within the aperture by a support mechanism such that the antenna is exposed to the line of sight transmissions. A non-conductive covering may also be used for the aperture. Using the cover, the antenna within the winglet can be configured so that it does not alter the appearance or aerodynamic characteristics of the aircraft. Alternatively, the antenna can be coupled to the outside of the winglet or vertical member if cosmetics are not a concern. The frequency range of the antenna can be tuned to cover desired frequency ranges. The antenna position at the winglet maintains a large physical separation from fuselage-mounted antennas thereby reducing interference.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: L-3 Communications Integrated Systems, L.P.
    Inventors: John H. Hanusa, Claude W. Tignor, III, Vincent A. May, Wesley D. Redus, SueAnn Stuart, Paul W. Hein
  • Very high frequency line of sight winglet antenna
    Publication number: 20080210822
    Abstract: A line of sight antenna supported in an upturned terminal winglet or similar vertical member of an aircraft is disclosed. An aperture is formed in the conductive winglet or vertical member, and the antenna is supported within the aperture by a support mechanism such that the antenna is exposed to the line of sight transmissions. A non-conductive covering may also be used for the aperture. Using the cover, the antenna within the winglet can be configured so that it does not alter the appearance or aerodynamic characteristics of the aircraft. Alternatively, the antenna can be coupled to the outside of the winglet or vertical member if cosmetics are not a concern. The frequency range of the antenna can be tuned to cover desired frequency ranges. The antenna position at the winglet maintains a large physical separation from fuselage-mounted antennas thereby reducing interference.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2007
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Inventors: John H. Hanusa, Claude W. Tignor, Vincent A. May, Wesley D. Redus, SueAnn Stuart, Paul W. Hein