Patents by Inventor Michael R. Crano

Michael R. Crano 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).

  • Risley integrated steering module
    Patent number: 8400700
    Abstract: A beam steering device is disclosed which includes an outer assembly rotatable about an axis by a motor assembly, and an inner assembly rotatable about the axis by another motor assembly and positioned radially within the outer assembly. The beam steering device also includes a first prism or grating connected to the outer assembly and a second prism or grating connected to the inner assembly. Both motor assemblies are axially displaced from the steering devices. The beam steering device also consists of beam expansion optics carried by either the inner assembly or the stationary assembly. In a further embodiment, an array of steerable sub-apertures are maintained within the inner and outer assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Dennis J. Adams, Alan F. Lindsay, Brian L. Stamper, Charles T. Knorr, Aaron P. Seibel, Michael R. Crano
  • Risley integrated steering module
    Patent number: 7898712
    Abstract: A Risley integrated steering module is disclosed. The beam steering device consists of an outer assembly rotatable about an axis, and an inner assembly rotatable about the axis and positioned radially within the outer assembly. The beam steering device also includes a first prism connected to the outer assembly and a second prism connected to the inner assembly, and a stationary assembly, with the outer and inner assemblies being rotatable about the portion of the stationary assembly. In an alternative embodiment, the inner assembly rotates within the stationary assembly. The beam steering device also consists of beam expansion optics carried by either the inner assembly or the stationary assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Dennis J. Adams, Alan F. Lindsay, Brian L. Stamper, Charles T. Knorr, Aaron P. Seibel, Michael R. Crano
  • RISLEY INTEGRATED STEERING MODULE
    Publication number: 20110043880
    Abstract: A beam steering device is disclosed which includes an outer assembly rotatable about an axis by a motor assembly, and an inner assembly rotatable about the axis by another motor assembly and positioned radially within the outer assembly. The beam steering device also includes a first prism or grating connected to the outer assembly and a second prism or grating connected to the inner assembly. Both motor assemblies are axially displaced from the steering devices. The beam steering device also consists of beam expansion optics carried by either the inner assembly or the stationary assembly. In a further embodiment, an array of steerable sub-apertures are maintained within the inner and outer assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Inventors: Dennis J. Adams, Alan F. Lindsay, Brian L. Stamper, Charles T. Knorr, Aaron P. Seibel, Michael R. Crano
  • RISLEY INTEGRATED STEERING MODULE
    Publication number: 20090323203
    Abstract: A Risley integrated steering module is disclosed. The beam steering device consists of an outer assembly rotatable about an axis, and an inner assembly rotatable about the axis and positioned radially within the outer assembly. The beam steering device also includes a first prism connected to the outer assembly and a second prism connected to the inner assembly, and a stationary assembly, with the outer and inner assemblies being rotatable about the portion of the stationary assembly. In an alternative embodiment, the inner assembly rotates within the stationary assembly. The beam steering device also consists of beam expansion optics carried by either the inner assembly or the stationary assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2009
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Inventors: Dennis J. ADAMS, Alan F. Lindsay, Brian L. Stamper, Charles T. Knorr, Aaron P. Seibel, Michael R. Crano