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).

  • Patent number: 9985166
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: RAYTHEON COMPANY
    Inventors: Michael H. Robson, Michael T. Pace
  • Publication number: 20170263804
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Michael H. Robson, Michael T. Pace
  • Patent number: 9728668
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: RAYTHEON COMPANY
    Inventors: Michael H. Robson, Michael T. Pace
  • Patent number: 9639001
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: RAYTHEON COMPANY
    Inventors: Michael H. Robson, Michael T. Pace
  • Patent number: 9437921
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: RAYTHEON COMPANY
    Inventors: Michael H. Robson, Michael T. Pace
  • Patent number: 9407976
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: RAYTHEON COMPANY
    Inventors: Michael H. Robson, Michael T. Pace
  • Publication number: 20150222019
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2014
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Applicant: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Michael H. Robson, Michael T. Pace
  • Publication number: 20150221807
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2014
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Applicant: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Michael H. Robson, Michael T. Pace
  • Publication number: 20150219855
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2014
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Applicant: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Michael H. Robson, Michael T. Pace
  • Publication number: 20150222966
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2014
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Applicant: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Michael H. Robson, Michael T. Pace
  • Patent number: 4822293
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 18, 1989
    Assignee: General Dynamics, Pomona Division
    Inventor: Michael H. Robson