Patents by Inventor Rob Horner
Rob Horner 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: 7782265Abstract: A Variable Aspect Ratio Tapered Slot Antenna For Extended Low Frequency Response (NC #98541). The apparatus includes a tapered slot antenna having a length and a height, and having an aspect ratio less than or equal to 1 to 2.16. The tapered slot antenna includes a first antenna element comprising conductive material and configured to receive and transmit RF signals; and a second antenna element comprising conductive material, operatively coupled to said first antenna element, configured to receive and transmit RF signals.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2007Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: Rob Horner, Rod Cozad, Hale Simonds, Robbi Mangra
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Patent number: 7773043Abstract: A Variable Aspect Ratio Tapered Slot Antenna For Increased Directivity And Gain (NC#98102). The apparatus includes a tapered slot antenna having a length and a height, and having an aspect ratio greater than or equal to 2.5. The tapered slot antenna includes a first antenna element comprising conductive material and configured to receive and transmit RF signals; and a second antenna element comprising conductive material, operatively coupled to said first antenna element, configured to receive and transmit RF signals.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2007Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: Rob Horner, Rod Cozad, Hale Simonds, Robbi Mangra
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Patent number: 7701406Abstract: A Variable Height/Thickness Ratio Tapered Slot Antenna For Matching Impedance and Power Handling (NC#98542). The apparatus includes a tapered slot antenna having a gap height and a thickness. The tapered slot antenna includes a first antenna element comprising conductive material, configured to receive and transmit RF signals and a second antenna element comprising conductive material, operatively coupled to said first antenna element, configured to receive and transmit RF signals. A correlation between said gap height and said thickness can be represented by an equation.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2007Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: Rob Horner, Rod Cozad, Hale Simonds, Robbi Mangra
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Patent number: 7692596Abstract: A VAR TSA For Extended Low Frequency Response Method (NC#098855). The method includes providing a first antenna element of a tapered slot antenna pair, providing a second antenna element of the tapered slot antenna pair and operatively coupling the first antenna element and the second antenna element to form the tapered slot antenna pair having an aspect ratio less than or equal to 1 to 2.16.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2007Date of Patent: April 6, 2010Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: Rob Horner, Rod Cozad, Hale Simonds, Robbi Mangra
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Patent number: 7679574Abstract: A Tapered Slot Antenna EC Method (NC #098517). The method comprising coupling a first antenna element to a second antenna element to for a tapered slot antenna pair; electrically coupling a first end cap to the first antenna element; electrically couples a second end cap to the second antenna element; and configuring the first and second end caps to provide induction-canceling, capacitive coupling when operating at frequencies below a theoretical cutoff frequency.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2007Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventor: Rob Horner
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Patent number: 7679575Abstract: A Tapered Slot Antenna Cylindrical Array (NC#98219). The method includes coupling at least two tapered slot antenna pairs to a base element in a cylindrical configuration. The method may further include coupling a transmitter/receiver to each tapered slot antenna of the at least two tapered slot antenna pairs via radio frequency links. In addition, the method may further include coupling a microprocessor to the transmitter/receiver via communication links.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2006Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: Rob Horner, Rod Cozad, Bruce Calder, Hale Simonds, Robbi Mangra, Rolf Dahle, Dennis Bermeo
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Patent number: 7612729Abstract: A VHTR TSA For Impedance Matching Method (NC#098835). The method includes providing a first antenna element of a tapered slot antenna pair, providing a second antenna element of the tapered slot antenna pair and operatively coupling the first antenna element and the second antenna element to form the tapered slot antenna pair having a gap height and a TSA thickness having a correlation represented by the following equation: h = w × z 0 × e r 44 × ? ; where h=gap height w=TSA thickness z0=characteristic impedance er=dielectric constant of dielectric spacing material V=a constant having a value greater than or equal to 15 and less than or equal to 100. ?=ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2007Date of Patent: November 3, 2009Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: Rob Horner, Rod Cozad, Hale Simonds, Robbi Mangra
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Patent number: 7592962Abstract: A EPC Tapered Slot Antenna Method (NC#098518). The method comprising operatively coupling an input feed to a tapered slot antenna pair, wherein said tapered slot antenna pair comprises a first antenna element and a second antenna element; and electronically coupling a conductive launch structure to the first and second element at a location between a lowest operating frequency phase center and a launch end of the tapered slot antenna pair.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2007Date of Patent: September 22, 2009Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: Rob Horner, Dennis Bermeo
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Patent number: 7518565Abstract: A Tapered Slot Antenna Cylindrical Array (NC#97194). The apparatus includes a base and a tapered slot antenna array. The base is capable of retaining a plurality of tapered slot antenna pairs. The tapered slot antenna array is operatively coupled to the base in a cylindrical configuration. The tapered slot antenna array comprises at least two tapered slot antenna pairs. Each tapered slot antenna pair of the at least two tapered slot antenna pairs is capable of operating independently of or in conjunction with other tapered slot antenna pairs of the at least two tapered slot antenna pairs to enable direction finding, acquisition, communication and electronic attack capabilities.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2006Date of Patent: April 14, 2009Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: Rob Horner, Rod Cozad, Bruce Calder, Hale Simonds, Robbi Mangra, Rolf Dahle, Dennis Bermeo
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Patent number: 7397440Abstract: A Extended Phase Center Tapered Slot Antenna (NC#97529). The apparatus includes a first antenna element capable of transmitting and receiving radio frequency energy; a second antenna element capable of transmitting and receiving radio frequency energy, wherein the first antenna element and the second antenna element are situated in a tapered slot antenna pair configuration; and at least one conductive launch structure, electrically coupled to the first antenna element and the second antenna element at a location between a lowest operating frequency phase center and a launch end of the tapered slot antenna pair configuration, capable of conducting electricity.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2006Date of Patent: July 8, 2008Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: Rob Horner, Dennis Bermeo
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Patent number: 7358914Abstract: An apparatus includes a first end cap, a second end cap and a tapered slot antenna pair having a first antenna element and a second antenna element. The first end cap is electrically coupled to the first antenna element and comprises conductive material. The second end cap is electrically coupled to the second antenna element and comprises conductive material. The first end cap and the second end cap are configured to provide induction-cancelling, capacitive coupling when the apparatus operates at frequencies below a theoretical cutoff frequency.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2006Date of Patent: April 15, 2008Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventor: Rob Horner