Patents by Inventor Karl L. Worthen

Karl L. Worthen 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: 12278159
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a semiconductor substrate and a heat sink arranged on a surface of the semiconductor substrate. The heat sink includes a plurality of metal filaments that each includes a first end joined to the surface, a second end, and a body over the surface such that the body is surrounded by a coolant medium to dissipate heat. The heat sink is not part of an electrical network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2025
    Assignee: RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: James S. Wilson, Alyson M. Tuttle, Karl L. Worthen
  • Publication number: 20240055318
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a semiconductor substrate and a heat sink arranged on a surface of the semiconductor substrate. The heat sink includes a plurality of metal filaments that each includes a first end joined to the surface, a second end, and a body over the surface such that the body is surrounded by a coolant medium to dissipate heat. The heat sink is not part of an electrical network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: James S. Wilson, Alyson M. Tuttle, Karl L. Worthen
  • Patent number: 11837521
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a semiconductor substrate and a heat sink arranged on a surface of the semiconductor substrate. The heat sink includes a plurality of metal filaments that each includes a first end joined to the surface, a second end, and a body over the surface such that the body is surrounded by a coolant medium to dissipate heat. The heat sink is not part of an electrical network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: RAYTHEON COMPANY
    Inventors: James S. Wilson, Alyson M. Tuttle, Karl L. Worthen
  • Patent number: 11682814
    Abstract: A radio frequency (RF) waveguide housing includes a metal-diamond base with a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The metal-diamond base includes an opening through a thickness of the metal-diamond base, and the opening includes a first side on a side of the first surface of the metal-diamond base and a second side on a side of the second surface of the metal-diamond base. The RF waveguide housing also includes an insert to be inserted in the opening and affixed to the metal-diamond base. The insert defines an interior volume within the opening of the metal-diamond base and a shape of the insert at the first side of the opening is configured to match an end of an RF waveguide coupled to the RF waveguide housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: RAYTHEON COMPANY
    Inventors: Karl L. Worthen, James S. Wilson, Joshua Lamb
  • Publication number: 20220407207
    Abstract: A radio frequency (RF) waveguide housing includes a metal-diamond base with a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The metal-diamond base includes an opening through a thickness of the metal-diamond base, and the opening includes a first side on a side of the first surface of the metal-diamond base and a second side on a side of the second surface of the metal-diamond base. The RF waveguide housing also includes an insert to be inserted in the opening and affixed to the metal-diamond base. The insert defines an interior volume within the opening of the metal-diamond base and a shape of the insert at the first side of the opening is configured to match an end of an RF waveguide coupled to the RF waveguide housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2021
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Inventors: Karl L. Worthen, James S. Wilson, Joshua Lamb
  • Publication number: 20220336319
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a semiconductor substrate and a heat sink arranged on a surface of the semiconductor substrate. The heat sink includes a plurality of metal filaments that each includes a first end joined to the surface, a second end, and a body over the surface such that the body is surrounded by a coolant medium to dissipate heat. The heat sink is not part of an electrical network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2021
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Inventors: James S. Wilson, Alyson M. Tuttle, Karl L. Worthen
  • Patent number: 10727558
    Abstract: A circulator is provided, comprising, first second and third conductors forming three equally spaced junctions and a permanent magnet configured to apply a shaped bias magnetic field to a ferrite resonator in operable communication with the first, second, and third conductors. The permanent magnet comprises a substantially planar monolithic structure having defined thereon at least first and second substantially concentric regions having first and second respective magnetic field strength levels, wherein the second magnetic field strength level is lower than the first magnetic field strength level. The first and second magnetic field strength levels are configured to cooperate to shape an external bias magnetic field of the permanent magnet to counteract at least a portion of a demagnetizing effect resulting from of an overall shape of the ferrite resonator, to achieve a substantially uniform internal magnetic bias within at least a portion of the ferrite resonator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Sankerlingam Rajendran, James A. Carr, Cary C. Kyhl, Karl L. Worthen
  • Publication number: 20200153072
    Abstract: A circulator is provided, comprising, first second and third conductors forming three equally spaced junctions and a permanent magnet configured to apply a shaped bias magnetic field to a ferrite resonator in operable communication with the first, second, and third conductors. The permanent magnet comprises a substantially planar monolithic structure having defined thereon at least first and second substantially concentric regions having first and second respective magnetic field strength levels, wherein the second magnetic field strength level is lower than the first magnetic field strength level. The first and second magnetic field strength levels are configured to cooperate to shape an external bias magnetic field of the permanent magnet to counteract at least a portion of a demagnetizing effect resulting from of an overall shape of the ferrite resonator, to achieve a substantially uniform internal magnetic bias within at least a portion of the ferrite resonator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2020
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Sankerlingam Rajendran, James A. Carr, Cary C. Kyhl, Karl L. Worthen
  • Patent number: 10573948
    Abstract: A circulator is provided, comprising, first second and third conductors forming three equally spaced junctions and a permanent magnet configured to apply a shaped bias magnetic field to a ferrite resonator in operable communication with the first, second, and third conductors. The permanent magnet comprises a substantially planar monolithic structure having defined thereon at least first and second substantially concentric regions having first and second respective magnetic field strength levels, wherein the second magnetic field strength level is lower than the first magnetic field strength level. The first and second magnetic field strength levels are configured to cooperate to shape an external bias magnetic field of the permanent magnet to counteract at least a portion of a demagnetizing effect resulting from of an overall shape of the ferrite resonator, to achieve a substantially uniform internal magnetic bias within at least a portion of the ferrite resonator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Sankerlingam Rajendran, James A. Carr, Cary C. Kyhl, Karl L. Worthen
  • Publication number: 20190363416
    Abstract: A circulator is provided, comprising, first second and third conductors forming three equally spaced junctions and a permanent magnet configured to apply a shaped bias magnetic field to a ferrite resonator in operable communication with the first, second, and third conductors. The permanent magnet comprises a substantially planar monolithic structure having defined thereon at least first and second substantially concentric regions having first and second respective magnetic field strength levels, wherein the second magnetic field strength level is lower than the first magnetic field strength level. The first and second magnetic field strength levels are configured to cooperate to shape an external bias magnetic field of the permanent magnet to counteract at least a portion of a demagnetizing effect resulting from of an overall shape of the ferrite resonator, to achieve a substantially uniform internal magnetic bias within at least a portion of the ferrite resonator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Applicant: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Sankerlingam Rajendran, James A. Carr, Cary C. Kyhl, Karl L. Worthen
  • Patent number: 10431865
    Abstract: A circulator is provided, comprising, first second and third conductors forming three equally spaced junctions and a permanent magnet configured to apply a shaped bias magnetic field to a ferrite resonator in operable communication with the first, second, and third conductors. The permanent magnet comprises a substantially planar monolithic structure having defined thereon at least first and second substantially concentric regions having first and second respective magnetic field strength levels, wherein the second magnetic field strength level is lower than the first magnetic field strength level. The first and second magnetic field strength levels are configured to cooperate to shape an external bias magnetic field of the permanent magnet to counteract at least a portion of a demagnetizing effect resulting from of an overall shape of the ferrite resonator, to achieve a substantially uniform internal magnetic bias within at least a portion of the ferrite resonator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Sankerlingam Rajendran, James A. Carr, Cary C. Kyhl, Karl L. Worthen
  • Publication number: 20190027799
    Abstract: A circulator is provided, comprising, first second and third conductors forming three equally spaced junctions and a permanent magnet configured to apply a shaped bias magnetic field to a ferrite resonator in operable communication with the first, second, and third conductors. The permanent magnet comprises a substantially planar monolithic structure having defined thereon at least first and second substantially concentric regions having first and second respective magnetic field strength levels, wherein the second magnetic field strength level is lower than the first magnetic field strength level. The first and second magnetic field strength levels are configured to cooperate to shape an external bias magnetic field of the permanent magnet to counteract at least a portion of a demagnetizing effect resulting from of an overall shape of the ferrite resonator, to achieve a substantially uniform internal magnetic bias within at least a portion of the ferrite resonator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Applicant: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Sankerlingam Rajendran, James A. Carr, Cary C. Kyhl, Karl L. Worthen
  • Patent number: 10096879
    Abstract: A circulator is provided, comprising, first second and third conductors forming three equally spaced junctions and a permanent magnet configured to apply a shaped bias magnetic field to a ferrite resonator in operable communication with the first, second, and third conductors. The permanent magnet comprises a substantially planar monolithic structure having defined thereon at least first and second substantially concentric regions having first and second respective magnetic field strength levels, wherein the second magnetic field strength level is lower than the first magnetic field strength level. The first and second magnetic field strength levels are configured to cooperate to shape an external bias magnetic field of the permanent magnet to counteract at least a portion of a demagnetizing effect resulting from of an overall shape of the ferrite resonator, to achieve a substantially uniform internal magnetic bias within at least a portion of the ferrite resonator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Sankerlingam Rajendran, James A. Carr, Cary C. Kyhl, Karl L. Worthen
  • Publication number: 20170264009
    Abstract: A radome includes a first layer through which electromagnetic radiation is transmittable. The radome also includes a moisture barrier layer connected to the second layer, the moisture barrier layer being formed of a single sheet of polychlorotrifluoroethene or a liquid crystal polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2016
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventor: Karl L. Worthen
  • Publication number: 20170256836
    Abstract: A circulator is provided, comprising, first second and third conductors forming three equally spaced junctions and a permanent magnet configured to apply a shaped bias magnetic field to a ferrite resonator in operable communication with the first, second, and third conductors. The permanent magnet comprises a substantially planar monolithic structure having defined thereon at least first and second substantially concentric regions having first and second respective magnetic field strength levels, wherein the second magnetic field strength level is lower than the first magnetic field strength level. The first and second magnetic field strength levels are configured to cooperate to shape an external bias magnetic field of the permanent magnet to counteract at least a portion of a demagnetizing effect resulting from of an overall shape of the ferrite resonator, to achieve a substantially uniform internal magnetic bias within at least a portion of the ferrite resonator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2016
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Applicant: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Sankerlingam Rajendran, James A. Carr, Cary C. Kyhl, Karl L. Worthen
  • Patent number: 8570237
    Abstract: A multi-band electronically scanned array antenna including a first sub-assembly having electronic circuits for a first frequency band; a second sub-assembly mechanically coupled to the first sub-assembly and having electronic circuits for a second frequency band; and an aperture adjacent to the first sub-assembly, the aperture being shared by the first sub-assembly and the second sub-assembly. The array antenna may further include a band switching circuit, or a combining circuit for coupling the first sub-assembly or the second sub-assembly to the aperture. The array antenna may also include a third sub-assembly including electronic circuits for a third frequency band. In this way, the aperture is shared by the first sub-assembly, the second sub-assembly, and the third sub-assembly to provide a smaller and lighter array antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Matthew D. Brown, George F. Barson, William P. Hull, Jr., Steven P. Mcfarlane, James S. Wilson, Karl L. Worthen, Joshua Lamb, Thomas H. Taylor
  • Publication number: 20120194406
    Abstract: A multi-band electronically scanned array antenna including a first sub-assembly having electronic circuits for a first frequency band; a second sub-assembly mechanically coupled to the first sub-assembly and having electronic circuits for a second frequency band; and an aperture adjacent to the first sub-assembly, the aperture being shared by the first sub-assembly and the second sub-assembly. The array antenna may further include a band switching circuit, or a combining circuit for coupling the first sub-assembly or the second sub-assembly to the aperture. The array antenna may also include a third sub-assembly including electronic circuits for a third frequency band. In this way, the aperture is shared by the first sub-assembly, the second sub-assembly, and the third sub-assembly to provide a smaller and lighter array antenna.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2011
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicant: RAYTHEON COMPANY
    Inventors: Matthew D. Brown, George F. Barson, William P. Hull, JR., Steven P. Mcfarlane, James S. Wilson, Karl L. Worthen, Joshua Lamb, Thomas H. Taylor
  • Patent number: 6052286
    Abstract: A polymeric three-layer membrane having metal-filled microscopic pores extending through the complete thickness of the membrane, including a central restraining core layer, and an adhesive layer on each surface of the core layer. The membrane is used to form interconnects between electronic parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2000
    Assignee: Texas Instruments Incorporated
    Inventors: Karl L. Worthen, Leon Stiborek