Patents by Inventor Patrick Herlin

Patrick Herlin 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).

  • Video imagery device, especially for a homing unit
    Patent number: 4404592
    Abstract: In a video imagery device, the detector is mounted on the missile structure and not on a head which is stabilized by gyroscopic action. The device includes optical deflection elements for bringing the stabilized optical receiving system into a position corresponding to the axis of the detector. These optical deflection elements utilize the path of the mechanical axes of rotation in elevation and in azimuth which pass through the center of the gimbal suspension. The device can be equipped to compensate for image rotation produced at the level of the detector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 1981
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1983
    Assignee: Thomson-CSF
    Inventors: Christian Pepin, Patrick Herlin