Patents by Inventor Russell P. Tow

Russell P. Tow 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).

  • Passive reflectance modulator
    Patent number: 4090198
    Abstract: 1. A reflectance modulator exhibiting an omni-azimuttal reflectance pattern comprising a microwave lens for focusing electromagnetic energy, a plurality of reflector means positioned on a focal surface of said lens and including a gaseous plasma, means for sequentially controlling the ionization level of said plasma to modulate the reflectance of said energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1964
    Date of Patent: May 16, 1978
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Eugene T. Canty, Russell P. Tow, Frank J. Spayth, Richard A. Morrow, Charlie B. Smith