Patents by Inventor Richard F. Durig

Richard F. Durig 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: 4231533
    Abstract: Four pulse-repetition-frequency coded laser diode arrays emit four beams in quadrature relationship having a central optical axis coinciding with the missile axis. The returned reflected energy from a target impinges upon an optically centered holographic quadrant selector detection system which provides quadrature output signals. These quadrature output signals are passed through respective pulse-repetition-frequency discriminators corresponding to the quadrature prf coded transmitted beams. The outputs from the discriminators are processed through a null comparison circuit to provide output signals for actuating the servo guidance system of the missile to center the optical axis, which is also the missile axis, on the target so that the missile continuously seeks and eventually flies into the target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 1975
    Date of Patent: November 4, 1980
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventor: Richard F. Durig