Patents by Inventor Michael H. Robson
Michael H. Robson 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).
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Patent number: 9985166Abstract: A system to configure a conductive pathway and a method of forming a system of configurable conductivity pathways include a photosensitive layer that becomes conductive based on photoexcitation, and a light source layer deposited over the photosensitive layer, the light source layer selectively providing the photoexcitation to the photosensitive layer. The system further includes a controller to control the light source layer, the controller illuminating a portion of the light source layer corresponding with a user input image to photoexcite the photosensitive layer and configure the conductive pathway in the photosensitive layer according to the image.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2017Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: RAYTHEON COMPANYInventors: Michael H. Robson, Michael T. Pace
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Publication number: 20170263804Abstract: A system to configure a conductive pathway and a method of forming a system of configurable conductivity pathways include a photosensitive layer that becomes conductive based on photoexcitation, and a light source layer deposited over the photosensitive layer, the light source layer selectively providing the photoexcitation to the photosensitive layer. The system further includes a controller to control the light source layer, the controller illuminating a portion of the light source layer corresponding with a user input image to photoexcite the photosensitive layer and configure the conductive pathway in the photosensitive layer according to the image.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2017Publication date: September 14, 2017Inventors: Michael H. Robson, Michael T. Pace
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Patent number: 9728668Abstract: A system to configure a conductive pathway and a method of forming a system of configurable conductivity pathways are described. The system includes a photosensitive layer that becomes conductive based on photoexcitation, and a light source layer deposited over the photosensitive layer, the light source layer selectively providing the photoexcitation to the photosensitive layer. The system further includes a controller to control the light source layer, the controller illuminating a portion of the light source layer corresponding with a user input image to photoexcite the photosentive layer and configure the conductive pathway in the photosensitive layer according to the image.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2014Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: RAYTHEON COMPANYInventors: Michael H. Robson, Michael T. Pace
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Patent number: 9639001Abstract: A system to dynamically configure a conductive pathway and a method of forming a dynamically configurable conductive pathway are described. The system includes a substrate to mechanically support a circuit, and a photosensitive layer disposed on at least a portion of at least one side of the substrate. The system also includes a light source to controllably define the conductive pathway in the photosensitive layer based on photoexcitation of an area of the photosensitive layer corresponding with the conductive pathway, a change in the area photoexcited by the light source facilitating a change in the conductive pathway.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2014Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: RAYTHEON COMPANYInventors: Michael H. Robson, Michael T. Pace
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Patent number: 9437921Abstract: A system to configure a planar microwave circuit, a method of forming a configurable planar microwave circuit, and a microwave circuit are described. The system includes a ground plane and a substrate disposed on the ground plane. The system also includes a photosensitive layer disposed on the substrate. A light source controllably changes a pattern of illumination on the photosensitive layer to controllably configure a transmission line in the photosensitive layer.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2014Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: RAYTHEON COMPANYInventors: Michael H. Robson, Michael T. Pace
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Patent number: 9407976Abstract: A method of dynamically routing a transmission line in a photosensitive layer including optically switching elements and a system to dynamically route a transmission line are described. The method includes determining dimensions of the transmission line based on a radio frequency signal for transmission through the transmission line. The method also includes controlling a light source to illuminate a portion of the optical switching elements of the photosensitive layer according to the dimensions to route the transmission line.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2014Date of Patent: August 2, 2016Assignee: RAYTHEON COMPANYInventors: Michael H. Robson, Michael T. Pace
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Publication number: 20150222019Abstract: A system to configure a planar microwave circuit, a method of forming a configurable planar microwave circuit, and a microwave circuit are described. The system includes a ground plane and a substrate disposed on the ground plane. The system also includes a photosensitive layer disposed on the substrate. A light source controllably changes a pattern of illumination on the photosensitive layer to controllably configure a transmission line in the photosensitive layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2014Publication date: August 6, 2015Applicant: Raytheon CompanyInventors: Michael H. Robson, Michael T. Pace
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Publication number: 20150221807Abstract: A system to configure a conductive pathway and a method of forming a system of configurable conductivity pathways are described. The system includes a photosensitive layer that becomes conductive based on photoexcitation, and a light source layer deposited over the photosensitive layer, the light source layer selectively providing the photoexcitation to the photosensitive layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2014Publication date: August 6, 2015Applicant: Raytheon CompanyInventors: Michael H. Robson, Michael T. Pace
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Publication number: 20150219855Abstract: A system to dynamically configure a conductive pathway and a method of forming a dynamically configurable conductive pathway are described. The system includes a substrate to mechanically support a circuit, and a photosensitive layer disposed on at least a portion of at least one side of the substrate. The system also includes a light source to controllably define the conductive pathway in the photosensitive layer based on photoexcitation of an area of the photosensitive layer corresponding with the conductive pathway, a change in the area photoexcited by the light source facilitating a change in the conductive pathway.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2014Publication date: August 6, 2015Applicant: Raytheon CompanyInventors: Michael H. Robson, Michael T. Pace
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Publication number: 20150222966Abstract: A method of dynamically routing a transmission line in a photosensitive layer including optically switching elements and a system to dynamically route a transmission line are described. The method includes determining dimensions of the transmission line based on a radio frequency signal for transmission through the transmission line. The method also includes controlling a light source to illuminate a portion of the optical switching elements of the photosensitive layer according to the dimensions to route the transmission line.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2014Publication date: August 6, 2015Applicant: Raytheon CompanyInventors: Michael H. Robson, Michael T. Pace
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Patent number: 4822293Abstract: A sealing assembly for protecting the exposed components of a mounted electrical connector from the environment provides a seal between a connector backshell and a mounting plate to which the connector is mounted. The bell housing sealing assembly generally comprises a tubular member having a bottom end and a top end, the member being of sufficient inside diameter and length for surrounding an electrical connector having a backshell between the connector backshell and a mounting plate to which the connector is mounted; a top seal for sealing between the top end of the tubular member and the backshell of the surrounded connector; and a bottom seal for sealing between the bottom end of the tubular member and the mounting plate. The sealing assembly is threadably attached to either the connector backshell or, preferably, to the receptacle mounting nut. A second embodiment employs a force fit double lip seal as a top seal.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 1987Date of Patent: April 18, 1989Assignee: General Dynamics, Pomona DivisionInventor: Michael H. Robson