Patents by Inventor John J. Geddes

John J. Geddes 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: 8587474
    Abstract: A radar system includes at least one transmit array comprising a plurality of metamaterial elements. The radar system further includes at least one near-field stimulator for inputting electromagnetic signal to the transmit array so that a sub-wavelength target is illuminated with an electromagnetic wave.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Alliant Techsystems Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Fuller, John R. Lamberg, John J. Geddes, Michael J. Gawronski
  • Publication number: 20110187577
    Abstract: A radar system includes at least one transmit array comprising a plurality of metamaterial elements. The radar system further includes at least one near-field stimulator for inputting electromagnetic signal to the transmit array so that a sub-wavelength target is illuminated with an electromagnetic wave.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2011
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS INC.
    Inventors: Christopher Fuller, John R. Lamberg, John J. Geddes, Michael J. Gawronski
  • Patent number: 7928900
    Abstract: An antenna array includes at least one transmit array comprising a plurality of metamaterial elements. The antenna array further includes at least one near-field stimulator for inputting electromagnetic signal to the transmit array so that a sub-wavelength target is illuminated with an electromagnetic wave.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: Alliant Techsystems Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Fuller, John R. Lamberg, John J Geddes, Michael J Gawronski
  • Patent number: 6208214
    Abstract: A multifunction high frequency integrated circuit structure and circuit configuration includes a resonator or oscillator circuit coupled to a buffer amplifier by way of a stripline coupler. The resonator circuit includes an input terminating region which is coupled to three input terminating ports. A first one of the input terminating ports is coupled directly to the resonator for either being electrically connected to a selected signal source or load, a second one of the input terminating ports is electrically connected to either a fixed or variable potential source, and the remaining input terminating port is coupled to the resonator input terminating region through another stripline coupler, and is intended to be electrically connected to another selected signal source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2001
    Assignee: TLC Precision Wafer Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: John J. Geddes, Stephanie M. Carlson, Philip Cheung, Vladimir Sokolov
  • Patent number: 5336923
    Abstract: A varactor diode having a stepped capacitance-voltage profile, formed in heterostructural integrated circuit technology. Several layers in the diode structure have pulse doping to confine conduction in the diode to a sheet of charge that provides the stepped capacitance-voltage profile. The structural design of the diode may be modified to attain desired capacitance-voltage characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 9, 1994
    Assignee: Honeywell, Inc.
    Inventors: John J. Geddes, Donald R. Singh
  • Patent number: 5317286
    Abstract: An array of unit oscillators interconnected with one another in that the transistors of the oscillators are connected to common lines. Separate lines in proximity provide coupling capacitance for feedback to sustain the oscillation of the unit oscillators. The separate lines also form a grid which results in an antenna for emanation of the oscillators, radiation The array can effectively function at extremely high frequencies (i.e., greater than 30 GHz). The array is specially designed to accommodate monolithic implementation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 31, 1994
    Assignee: Honeywell Inc.
    Inventor: John J. Geddes
  • Patent number: 5263198
    Abstract: A mixer includes a local oscillator (LO) matching network having an LO input port, an RF matching network also having an input port and an IF filter which provides an IF output from the mixer. A FET having a gate, drain and source operates at the center of the mixer. A resonant loop is connected between the drain and gate of the FET. The gate of the FET is connected to an output of the LO matching network. The drain of the FET is connected to an output of the RF matching network. The source of the FET is connected to an input of the IF filter. The resonant loop may incorporate a DC blocking capacitor which does not function as part of the resonant loop, but which serves to block DC allowing the drain and gate of the FET to be biased independently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1993
    Assignee: Honeywell Inc.
    Inventors: John J. Geddes, Paul E. Bauhahn
  • Patent number: 4216486
    Abstract: A light emitting and light detecting semiconductor device having a light emitting zone and a light detecting zone adaptable for concurrently interfacing with an optical fiber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 1979
    Date of Patent: August 5, 1980
    Assignee: Honeywell Inc.
    Inventor: John J. Geddes
  • Patent number: 4201446
    Abstract: This invention provides apparatus for remote temperature sensing by means of fiber optics in which the sensor is optical and passive, with no electrical power required at the sensor. The temperature-sensing section of the fiber optic makes use of a transparent liquid as core or cladding and in which the transparent liquid has a temperature-dependent index of refraction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1978
    Date of Patent: May 6, 1980
    Assignee: Honeywell Inc.
    Inventors: John J. Geddes, G. Benjamin Hocker
  • Patent number: RE31255
    Abstract: A light emitting and light detecting semiconductor device having a light emitting zone and a light detecting zone adaptable for concurrently interfacing with an optical fiber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1981
    Date of Patent: May 24, 1983
    Assignee: Honeywell Inc.
    Inventor: John J. Geddes