Patents by Inventor Mark Andrew Benson

Mark Andrew Benson 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).

  • Systems and methods for mitigating disturbances in a dual gridded reflector antenna
    Patent number: 9214736
    Abstract: Methods and systems for mitigating disturbances in a dual gridded reflector antenna are provided. An antenna system that includes a first reflective surface, a second reflective surface, and an intercostal ring is provided. The intercostal ring is configured to connect the first reflective surface and the second reflective surface. A baffle is disposed between the intercostal ring and a path of the electromagnetic waves. The baffle is configured to redirect the electromagnetic waves away from the intercostal ring. Alternatively, the baffle is not present, and the intercostal ring is configured to redirect a perturbed portion of an electromagnetic wave away from wave paths of electromagnetic waves reflected by the first reflective surface and the second reflective surface, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: Orbital Sciences Corporation
    Inventors: Mohammad Sarehraz, Huiwen Yao, Martin Edwards, Mark Andrew Benson
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MITIGATING DISTURBANCES IN A DUAL GRIDDED REFLECTOR ANTENNA
    Publication number: 20140028531
    Abstract: Methods and systems for mitigating disturbances in a dual gridded reflector antenna are provided. An antenna system that includes a first reflective surface, a second reflective surface, and an intercostal ring is provided. The intercostal ring is configured to connect the first reflective surface and the second reflective surface. A baffle is disposed between the intercostal ring and a path of the electromagnetic waves. The baffle is configured to redirect the electromagnetic waves away from the intercostal ring. Alternatively, the baffle is not present, and the intercostal ring is configured to redirect a perturbed portion of an electromagnetic wave away from wave paths of electromagnetic waves reflected by the first reflective surface and the second reflective surface, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2012
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: ORBITAL SCIENCES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mohammad Sarehraz, Huiwen Yao, Martin Edwards, Mark Andrew Benson