Patents by Inventor Keith E. Sloffer

Keith E. Sloffer 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).

  • Integrated antenna and antenna component
    Patent number: 9705185
    Abstract: An antenna is disclosed. The antenna can include an aerodynamic surface and an antenna component comprising a structure configured to extend from the aerodynamic surface. The structure and at least a portion of the aerodynamic surface can form an antenna, such as a half double-ridge horn antenna or a half Vivaldi antenna. In one aspect, the structure can be configured to support a pod, thus integrating the antenna with a mechanical mounting structure for the pod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Charles A. Hall, Lawrence Paul Drury, III, Keith E. Sloffer