Patents by Inventor Keith Spellenberg

Keith Spellenberg 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).

  • Publication number: 20050264377
    Abstract: A rotary cable connector assembly for connecting coaxial waveguides. The assembly includes a metal stator having a counterbored well and a metal rotor extending coaxially into the well. An axial air gap is formed between the stator and rotor which each contain a conventional dielectric sleeve and center element for mating conventionally to carry a signal therebetween. An electrical connector/dynamic RF shield for providing an electrical path across the rotary joint and for shielding the air gap includes a pair of rings having crenelated cylindrical leaves extending axially toward each other and being interspersed. Each ring has a face for making electrical contact with the stator and rotor. A spring urges the rings into contact with the stator and rotor. The crenelated leaves provide RF shielding of the air gap surrounded by the shield. The rings are formed of bronze or other non-precious metal or alloy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2004
    Publication date: December 1, 2005
    Inventors: G. Faulkner, Keith Spellenberg, Brian McLaughlin