Patents by Inventor Ray A. Radford

Ray A. Radford 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).

  • Patent number: 5155666
    Abstract: A light beacon for marking tall obstructions which may present a navigational hazard to air traffic comprises a transparent cover and a plurality of linear light sources, each having a central axis. The linear light sources are positioned within the transparent cover in a substantially horizontal orientation relative to a reference plane which will typically be parallel to the horizon. The plurality of reflectors corresponding to the plurality of linear light sources are positioned behind respective ones of the light sources. Each of the reflectors has an optically reflective surface and is configured as a partial cylinder having a parabolic or pseudo-parabolic cross-section. The reflective surface having the parabolic or pseudo-parabolic cross-section defines an optical center comprised of a focal line. The linear light source is disposed with its central axis being substantially coincident with the focal line or optical center of the respective reflectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1992
    Assignee: EG&G, Inc.
    Inventors: Ray A. Radford, Robert A. Capobianco