Patents by Inventor Nicholas Panos

Nicholas Panos 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).

  • Microprocessor based programmable frequency controller for frequency agile radar
    Patent number: 4631541
    Abstract: The invention is a programmable frequency controller for a frequency agile adar system. The system comprises a microprocessor which includes clock generator, a front panel radar parameter input unit, a program memory, data memory, a front panel radar an input buffer port, a microprocessor data bus, an output buffer port, a front panel display unit, a radar data collection system, a radar synthesizer output buffer unit, a radar frequency synthesizer, and a frequency agile radar system with antenna. The control system operates, monitors, and collects operational data during operation of the frequency agile radar system. Input control parameters are preset at the front panel radar parameter input unit. Program memory contains preprogrammed computer control instructions for the microprocessor in performing control and management of operational data during radar operation. The data memory unit provides capability of storing and transferring data during operation of the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1983
    Date of Patent: December 23, 1986
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Michael J. Prickett, Murray H. Mott, Nicholas Panos