Patents by Inventor Neil Whittaker

Neil Whittaker 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).

  • High power RF switch
    Patent number: 4920324
    Abstract: An RF switch for use e.g. in space has a pair of rotary switch contacts mounted for rotation into and out of a closed position in which a switch connection is established between the switch contacts. A dielectric material is located between the switch contacts, the dielectric material and the switch contacts constituting a capacitive RF connection between the switch contacts in the closed position to eliminate multipactor discharge and ionization and to improve heat dissipation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 24, 1990
    Assignee: Canadian Patents and Development Limited/Societe Canadienne Des Brevets Et D'Exploitation Limitee
    Inventors: Neil Whittaker, Denis Boulanger