Patents by Inventor Loren R. Murchison

Loren R. Murchison 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: 4353041
    Abstract: This specification discloses a polarization network for selectively converting between linear and circular polarization. The network includes a twistable waveguide having a generally rectangular cross section. Coupled to the twistable rectangular waveguide is a transducer waveguide which acts as an interface between the rectangular waveguide and circular waveguide. A polarizer having a generally circular cross section is coupled to the transducer waveguide and can convert transmitted electromagnetic waves between linear and circular polarization. A coupling means permits relative rotation between the transducer waveguide and the polarizer and selective securing at any of three rotational positions. A first position permits a linearly polarized signal to pass through the polarizer remaining linearly polarized. A second position converts between a linearly polarized signal and a right hand circularly polarized signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1980
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1982
    Assignee: Ford Aerospace & Communications Corp.
    Inventors: Lawrence G. Bryans, Loren R. Murchison