Patents by Inventor Lanny W. Sterritt

Lanny W. Sterritt 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).

  • 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