Patents by Inventor Michael J. Josephs

Michael J. Josephs 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).

  • Telescoping deployable antenna reflector and method of deployment
    Patent number: 5864324
    Abstract: In accordance with the teachings of the present invention, a telescoping deployable mesh antenna reflector for space communication applications and a method of deployment is provided. The antenna reflector includes a plurality of telescoping radially extending ribs between which a plurality of interconnected guylines are secured to form a wire truss structure. The telescoping radially extending ribs include pivotally coupled inner and outer ribs that are collapsed and folded to stow the antenna. A highly reflective wire woven mesh is connected to the front surface of the wire truss structure with flexible radially extending strip members allowing for folding and telescoping of the antenna reflector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1999
    Assignee: TRW Inc.
    Inventors: Roy M. Acker, Stephen A. Doncov, Michael J. Josephs