Patents by Inventor Kenneth R. Matosian

Kenneth R. Matosian 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).

  • Space target with multi-spectral energy reflectivity
    Patent number: 4733236
    Abstract: A reflecting target device usable in space or on earth in the testing and simulation of weapons and other energy radiating space hardware. The disclosed embodiment includes an icosahedral reentrant cavity structure providing both infrared and radio-radar frequency retroreflective capability through the use of corner reflectors, conductive grid wires and coating layers. Launch-related apparatus are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1985
    Date of Patent: March 22, 1988
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventor: Kenneth R. Matosian
  • Modulated optical energy source
    Patent number: 4668869
    Abstract: An optical radiant energy source capable of far infrared spectrum operation and on-off energy modulation without interruption of the radiation sources operating temperature characteristics. Provisions for radiant energy dissipation as part of the modulation, for achieving uniform output beam dispersion over a specified area, and for airframe mounting of the disclosed apparatus are also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 1985
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1987
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventors: Kenneth R. Matosian, Lanny W. Sterritt, David M. Stubbs, Thomas M. Lemons