Patents by Inventor Miles J. Kurina

Miles J. Kurina 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).

  • Stiffening clamp for self-erecting antenna
    Patent number: 4447816
    Abstract: A flattened resilient sheet metal band prestressed to assume the shape of an extended tubular rod when unstressed, is stored as a coil wound on a spool. The end of the band is fixed to a post. When the coil is released, the band assumes its tubular shape and the end of the band fixed to the post encircles the post. A clamp responsive to the change in shape of end of the band clamps it to the post when the band assumes its tubular rod shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1981
    Date of Patent: May 8, 1984
    Assignee: RCA Corporation
    Inventors: Miles J. Kurina, John Thornhill