Patents by Inventor Richard P. Gagliardi

Richard P. Gagliardi 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).

  • Lightweight, broadband, pulsed, frequency agile, self-screening jammer for airborne deployment
    Patent number: 4890109
    Abstract: A broadband RF microwave source is used to generate a high-energy, narrow lse which is used to provide the illuminating signal for an active radar system while simultaneously jamming other active radar systems. The generation of the RF microwave energy utilizes a spark gap generation system. Jamming is accomplished by overload ringing of the receiver portion of the other radar systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 1977
    Date of Patent: December 26, 1989
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventor: Richard P. Gagliardi