Patents by Inventor Sam Valas

Sam Valas 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).

  • MEMS switch
    Patent number: 6580337
    Abstract: A microstrip single pole double throw switch incorporating multiple MEMS contacts. A first pair of contacts is located adjacent to the junction of input and output lines for optimization of performance bandwidth. The MEMS contacts that are not located adjacent to the junction are spaced along the output lines to further optimize the bandwidth and isolation in the off state, while minimizing insertion loss in the on state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2003
    Assignee: California Institute of Technology
    Inventor: Sam Valas