Patents by Inventor Steven Christie

Steven Christie 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).

  • Publication number: 20240405428
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an electronic beam steering antenna, that includes a plurality of antenna elements disposed in a spaced apart manner with respect to each other, wherein beam steering occurs along an axis connecting the plurality of antenna elements, wherein a feed line is provided between each of the adjacent antenna elements, and wherein each of the feed lines are connected in series along said axis, and wherein each antenna element radiates a mixed signal generated by combining frequencies of first and second input signals, wherein the first input signal is received from an output of a feed line preceding said antenna element and has a frequency which varies with change in beam pointing angle along said axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2022
    Publication date: December 5, 2024
    Inventors: Denver Humphrey, Peter Ludlow, Steven Christie
  • Publication number: 20240385315
    Abstract: The present invention provides a vehicle safety sensor system comprising a processor; a first radar sensor configuration to scan a first wide area; a first auxiliary sensor configuration to scan a second wide area; a second radar sensor configuration to scan a first narrow area, wherein the first narrow area is smaller than the first wide area; and a second auxiliary sensor configuration to scan a second narrow area, wherein the second narrow area is smaller than the second wide area. The system is configured to operate in a first mode wherein data from the first radar sensor configuration and data from the first auxiliary sensor configuration is fused together to provide a first set of fused data; and the processor is configured to detect objects from the first set of fused data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2022
    Publication date: November 21, 2024
    Inventors: Barry Lunn, Denver Humphrey, Peter Ludlow, Steven Christie, Scott Thayer
  • Publication number: 20240219552
    Abstract: A radar system comprising an array of squintable elements, one or more tuners and a controller. A squintable element is an array of two or more resonant elements, wherein a first plurality of the squintable elements are configured to transmit an electromagnetic signal at a first frequency and a second plurality of the squintable elements are configured to receive a reflection of the electromagnetic signal. The controller is configured to control the one or more tuners to alter the frequency of the electromagnetic signal such that the first plurality of squintable elements transmits the electromagnetic signal at a second frequency, wherein the second frequency is different to the first frequency, and altering the frequency of the electromagnetic signal deflects the electromagnetic signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2022
    Publication date: July 4, 2024
    Inventors: Peter Ludlow, Steven Christie, Denver Humphrey
  • Publication number: 20240039173
    Abstract: The present invention provides a radar for a road vehicle. The radar comprises a beam-forming network having a first number of input ports and a second number of beam-forming ports, wherein the first and second numbers are greater than 1; a first number of antennas, wherein the first number of antennas is for receiving signals and each antenna in the first number of antennas is connected to a respective input port of the beam-forming network; a second number of receivers, wherein at least two receivers can operate simultaneously, each receiver is connected to a respective beam-forming port of the second number of beam-forming ports; a third number of antennas, wherein the number of antennas is for transmitting a signal, wherein the third number is greater than 1; and a processing means configured to determine the position of an object relative to the radar based on the magnitudes of the signals received by the receivers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2021
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventors: Peter Ludlow, Steven Christie, Denver Humphrey
  • Patent number: 11228108
    Abstract: The present invention provides a circularly polarised, CP, antenna device for multiband GNSS. It comprises a spiral antenna and a high impedance surface, HIS, comprising a conductive layer comprising a first region and a separate second region, and a ground plane. The first region of the conductive layer is provided with at least one resonant element of a first resonant frequency and the second region of the conductive layer is provided with at least one resonant element of a second resonant frequency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Inventors: Steven Christie, Denver Humphrey
  • Patent number: 11002846
    Abstract: The present invention provides an amplitude comparison monopulse radar system. The system comprises a beam forming network for coupling to the phased array antenna. The beam forming network is adapted to change the phase delays between the antenna elements in a phased array antenna such that the monopulse radiation pattern is scanned over an angular range through space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Inventors: Steven Christie, Denver Humphrey, Michael Gleaves, Barry Lunn
  • Publication number: 20190214731
    Abstract: The present invention provides a circularly polarised, CP, antenna device for multiband GNSS. It comprises a spiral antenna and a high impedance surface, HIS, comprising a conductive layer comprising a first region and a separate second region, and a ground plane. The first region of the conductive layer is provided with at least one resonant element of a first resonant frequency and the second region of the conductive layer is provided with at least one resonant element of a second resonant frequency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2017
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Inventors: Steven Christie, Denver Humphrey
  • Publication number: 20180081049
    Abstract: The present invention provides an amplitude comparison monopulse radar system. The system comprises a beam forming network for coupling to the phased array antenna. The beam forming network is adapted to change the phase delays between the antenna elements in a phased array antenna such that the monopulse radiation pattern is scanned over an angular range through space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2016
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Inventors: Steven Christie, Denver Humphrey, Michael Gleaves, Barry Lunn
  • Publication number: 20070145871
    Abstract: The present invention relates to electrical enclosures having a cabinet and a door connected by hinges and in particular to a hinge which allows a door, while closed, to be flush with a surface that surrounds the perimeter of the cabinet door opening. The hinge system utilizes a spring that pushes the door in a direction that is generally normal to and away from the cabinet, creating a space between the peripheral flange on the door and the surface that surrounds the cabinet door opening thus allowing the door to swing freely as it is opened and closed. The door can be held closed by use of various latching systems. While the door is in the closed position, latches near the hinges will compress the hinge springs, eliminating the space between the door and the cabinet opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2006
    Publication date: June 28, 2007
    Inventor: Steven Christie
  • Patent number: 4333574
    Abstract: A firewood rack or the like which includes two upright closed frames, a closed base frame, and a hipped roof which mounts on the upright frames.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1980
    Date of Patent: June 8, 1982
    Inventor: R. Steven Christy, Sr.