Patents by Inventor Thomas Albert Burst

Thomas Albert Burst 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).

  • Constant phase
    Patent number: 9971055
    Abstract: Various embodiments are described that relate to a loop with a constant phase. The loop can function as an antenna and be used in object detection. A current source can be used to power the loop such that the loop produces a magnetic field and electric field. The magnetic field can be powerful enough to detect a dielectric while the electric field is so small that it does not interfere with nearby communication equipment. Thus, detection can occur without disruption of other important devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Daniel Charles Heinz, Adam William Melber, Thomas Albert Burst, Michael Leonard Brennan, Michael Steer
  • Constant phase
    Patent number: 9791585
    Abstract: Various embodiments are described that relate to a loop with a constant phase. The loop can function as an antenna and be used in object detection. A current source can be used to power the loop such that the loop produces a magnetic field and an electric field. The magnetic field can be powerful enough to detect a dielectric while the electric field is so small that it does not interfere with nearby communication equipment. Thus, detection can occur without disruption of other important devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Daniel Charles Heinz, Adam William Melber, Thomas Albert Burst, Michael Leonard Brennan, Michael Steer
  • Constant Phase
    Publication number: 20170212268
    Abstract: Various embodiments are described that relate to a loop with a constant phase. The loop can function as an antenna and be used in object detection. A current source can be used to power the loop such that the loop produces a magnetic field and electric field. The magnetic field can be powerful enough to detect a dielectric while the electric field is so small that it does not interfere with nearby communication equipment. Thus, detection can occur without disruption of other important devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2017
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Inventors: Daniel Charles Heinz, Adam William Melber, Thomas Albert Burst, Michael Leonard Brennan, Michael Steer
  • Constant Phase
    Publication number: 20170212266
    Abstract: Various embodiments are described that relate to a loop with a constant phase. The loop can function as an antenna and be used in object detection. A current source can be used to power the loop such that the loop produces a magnetic field and electric field. The magnetic field can be powerful enough to detect a dielectric while the electric field is so small that it does not interfere with nearby communication equipment. Thus, detection can occur without disruption of other important devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2017
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Inventors: Daniel Charles Heinz, Adam William Melber, Thomas Albert Burst, Michael Leonard Brennan, Michael Steer
  • Constant phase
    Patent number: 9651703
    Abstract: Various embodiments are described that relate to a loop with a constant phase. The loop can function as an antenna and be used in object detection. A current source can be used to power the loop such that the loop produces a magnetic field and electric field. The magnetic field can be powerful enough to detect a dielectric while the electric field is so small that it does not interfere with nearby communication equipment. Thus, detection can occur without disruption of other important devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Daniel Charles Heinz, Adam William Melber, Thomas Albert Burst, Michael Leonard Brennan, Michael Steer
  • Constant Phase
    Publication number: 20150309202
    Abstract: Various embodiments are described that relate to a loop with a constant phase. The loop can function as an antenna and be used in object detection. A current source can be used to power the loop such that the loop produces a magnetic field and electric field. The magnetic field can be powerful enough to detect a dielectric while the electric field is so small that it does not interfere with nearby communication equipment. Thus, detection can occur without disruption of other important devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2014
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Applicant: The Government of the United States, as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Daniel Charles Heinz, Adam William Melber, Thomas Albert Burst, Michael Leonard Brennan, Michael Steer