Patents by Inventor Paul A. Gierow
Paul A. Gierow 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).
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Patent number: 11594803Abstract: An inflatable tracking antenna assembly may include an inflatable antenna. The inflatable antenna may be configurable in a packed configuration and a deployed configuration. In the deployed configuration the inflatable antenna may be generally spherical in shape. The assembly may include an antenna support structure. The support structure may include a plurality of support arms that couple with lateral sides of the inflatable antenna. The support structure may include a base that is coupled with each of the plurality of support arms. The base may include an azimuth actuator that adjusts an azimuth position of the inflatable antenna and an elevation actuator that adjusts an elevation angle of the inflatable antenna. The support structure may include a plurality of support legs that extend outward from the base.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2021Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: Cubic CorporationInventors: Paul Gierow, William Clayton, Scott Borchers
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Publication number: 20210336321Abstract: An inflatable tracking antenna assembly may include an inflatable antenna. The inflatable antenna may be configurable in a packed configuration and a deployed configuration. In the deployed configuration the inflatable antenna may be generally spherical in shape. The assembly may include an antenna support structure. The support structure may include a plurality of support arms that couple with lateral sides of the inflatable antenna. The support structure may include a base that is coupled with each of the plurality of support arms. The base may include an azimuth actuator that adjusts an azimuth position of the inflatable antenna and an elevation actuator that adjusts an elevation angle of the inflatable antenna. The support structure may include a plurality of support legs that extend outward from the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2021Publication date: October 28, 2021Inventors: Paul Gierow, William Clayton, Scott Borchers
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Publication number: 20180226725Abstract: The present disclosure describes an antenna that has a parabola-shaped, flexible reflector member and one or more radial ribs embedded in the flexible reflector member and arranged to bias the reflector member in an open state.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2018Publication date: August 9, 2018Applicant: Cubic CorporationInventors: William R. Clayton, Paul A. Gierow
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Patent number: 9960498Abstract: A foldable radio wave antenna includes a foldable parabolic reflector member formed a foldable tension member attachable to the peripheral rim of the reflector member.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2014Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Cubic CorporationInventors: William R. Clayton, Paul A. Gierow
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Patent number: 9899743Abstract: The present disclosure describes an antenna that has a parabola-shaped, flexible reflector member and one or more radial ribs embedded in the flexible reflector member and arranged to bias the reflector member in an open state.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2015Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: Cubic CorporationInventors: William R. Clayton, Paul A. Gierow
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Patent number: 9570794Abstract: A support apparatus for an inflatable communications antenna system includes a case the size of airline carry-on luggage that is dimensioned to store a deflated antenna and its accompanying power, control and inflation systems.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2013Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: Cubic CorporationInventors: William R. Clayton, Paul A. Gierow
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Patent number: 9276306Abstract: An automatically deployable, portable communications system includes an inflatable antenna stored in a case that also houses the antenna support assembly, drive mechanisms, inflation control modules, power supply modules and a control system. The case also includes a switch configured to close a circuit with the power supply module and initiate deployment and operation of the antenna when the case lid is opened.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: GATR Technologies, Inc.Inventors: William R. Clayton, Paul A. Gierow
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Publication number: 20160036134Abstract: The present disclosure describes an antenna that has a parabola-shaped, flexible reflector member and one or more radial ribs embedded in the flexible reflector member and arranged to bias the reflector member in an open state.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2015Publication date: February 4, 2016Inventors: William R. Clayton, Paul A. Gierow
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Publication number: 20160020523Abstract: A foldable radio wave antenna includes a foldable parabolic reflector member formed a foldable tension member attachable to the peripheral rim of the reflector member.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2014Publication date: January 21, 2016Inventors: William R. Clayton, Paul A. Gierow
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Publication number: 20140266970Abstract: An automatically deployable, portable communications system includes an inflatable antenna stored in a case that also houses the antenna support assembly, drive mechanisms, inflation control modules, power supply modules and a control system. The case also includes a switch configured to close a circuit with the power supply module and initiate deployment and operation of the antenna when the case lid is opened.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventors: William R. Clayton, Paul A. Gierow
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Publication number: 20140266969Abstract: A support apparatus for an inflatable communications antenna system includes a case the size of airline carry-on luggage that is dimensioned to store a deflated antenna and its accompanying power, control and inflation systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventors: William R. Clayton, Paul A. Gierow
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Patent number: 8319696Abstract: A positioning system for a spherical object which adjusts orientation thereof in azimuth and elevation comprising first and second drive rods threadably engaged with respective first and second brackets secured to the surfaces of opposing left and right hemispheres the object The first and second drive rods include a first coupling configured for imparting co-rotation to the drive rods and a second coupling configured for imparting counter-rotation to the drive rods, and a clutch for selecting operation of either coupling.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2007Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: GATR TechnologiesInventors: William R. Clayton, Paul A. Gierow
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Patent number: 8021122Abstract: Apparatus for maintaining differential internal fluid pressure in a dual fluid chamber object where it is desired for one chamber to have greater internal pressure than the other includes a sensor for generating a differential signal indicating the difference in pressure between the chambers, a pressure sensor for generating a pressure signal indicating the pressure inside the chamber desired to have less pressure, a comparator for generating a first output when the differential signal is less than a predetermined minimum differential value, a second comparator for generating a second output when the pressure signal is less than a predetermined minimum pressure value, where the predetermined minimum pressure value biased by the first output, and blowers coupled to the respective chambers and responsive to said first and second outputs respectively.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2008Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: GATR TechnologiesInventors: William R. Clayton, Paul A. Gierow
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Patent number: 7859475Abstract: An apparatus for positioning and controlling a spherical, inflatable antenna includes a driven rotating table disposed in the horizontal plane which supports and drives a horizontal arm member to which is hingedly connected first and second upright support members at either end. The upright support members include journal bearings attachable to the surface of an inflatable antenna.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2010Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: GATR TechnologiesInventors: Paul A. Gierow, William R. Clayton
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Publication number: 20100277384Abstract: An apparatus for positioning and controlling a spherical, inflatable antenna includes a driven rotating table disposed in the horizontal plane which supports and drives a horizontal arm member to which is hingedly connected first and second upright support members at either end. The upright support members include journal bearings attachable to the surface of an inflatable antenna.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2010Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: GATR TechnologiesInventors: Paul A. Gierow, William R. Clayton
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Patent number: 7764243Abstract: An apparatus for positioning and controlling a spherical, inflatable antenna includes a driven rotating table disposed in the horizontal plane which supports and drives a horizontal arm member to which is hingedly connected first and second upright support members at either end. The upright support members include journal bearings attachable to the surface of an inflatable antenna.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2007Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Assignee: GATR TechnologiesInventors: Paul A. Gierow, William R. Clayton
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Publication number: 20100018595Abstract: Apparatus for maintaining differential internal fluid pressure in a dual fluid chamber object where it is desired for one chamber to have greater internal pressure than the other includes a sensor for generating a differential signal indicating the difference in pressure between the chambers, a pressure sensor for generating a pressure signal indicating the pressure inside the chamber desired to have less pressure, a comparator for generating a first output when the differential signal is less than a predetermined minimum differential value, a second comparator for generating a second output when the pressure signal is less than a predetermined minimum pressure value, where the predetermined minimum pressure value biased by the first output, and blowers coupled to the respective chambers and responsive to said first and second outputs respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2008Publication date: January 28, 2010Applicant: GATR TECHNOLOGIESInventors: William R. Clayton, Paul A. Gierow
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Publication number: 20090158878Abstract: A positioning system for a spherical object which adjusts orientation thereof in azimuth and elevation comprising first and second drive rods threadably engaged with respective first and second brackets secured to the surfaces of opposing left and right hemispheres the object The first and second drive rods include a first coupling configured for imparting co-rotation to the drive rods and a second coupling configured for imparting counter-rotation to the drive rods, and a clutch for selecting operation of either coupling.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2007Publication date: June 25, 2009Applicant: GATR TECHNOLOGIESInventors: William R. Clayton, Paul A. Gierow
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Publication number: 20080042921Abstract: An apparatus for positioning and controlling a spherical, inflatable antenna includes a driven rotating table disposed in the horizontal plane which supports and drives a horizontal arm member to which is hingedly connected first and second upright support members at either end. The upright support members include journal bearings attachable to the surface of an inflatable antenna.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2007Publication date: February 21, 2008Applicant: GATR TechnologiesInventors: Paul A. Gierow, William R. Clayton
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Patent number: 7235280Abstract: A target for use in photogrammetric analysis that does not distort the object to be analyzed has been developed. The target is formed by mixing a diffuse material with a solvent and then applying the mixture to the surface of the object to be analyzed. The object is then coated with a reflective material so that the diffuse material forms a reflective target suitable for use in photogrammetric analysis.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2003Date of Patent: June 26, 2007Assignee: SRS Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Paul Gierow, Greg Laue, William Clayton, David Murphy