Patents by Inventor Robert T. Menton

Robert T. Menton 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).

  • Fibermetal acoustic reflector for sonar
    Patent number: 4975799
    Abstract: An underwater acoustic reflector for sonar applications having a title or her geometric form of fibermetal enclosed in a neoprene waterproof envelope and having surface area free of sharp projections that might puncture the envelope when subjected to elevated hydrostratic pressure and which is supported in the vicinity of sonar equipment to reflect away unwanted noise, to modify the acoustic field pattern, or to adjust hydrophone performance by operating as a baffle in the near field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1970
    Date of Patent: December 4, 1990
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Hugh P. McGee, Robert T. Menton