Patents by Inventor Thomas E. Krutsch

Thomas E. Krutsch 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).

  • Patent number: 4370654
    Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus for producing a frequency change of wave propagating energy including microwave radar beams, electro-optical signals, other electro-magnetic signals, acoustic signals, and other wave propagating energy. In the first embodiment the apparatus includes a self-directive reflecting device which may be a plurality of trihedral corner reflectors, Luneberg lenses, etc., and a motion imparting device for imparting motion to the reflecting device. The motion imparting device includes a supporting member and an axial member which is rotatably coupled to the supporting member. The motion imparting device also includes a mounting member which is rigidly coupled to the axial member and on which the plurality of corner reflectors are mounted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 1980
    Date of Patent: January 25, 1983
    Inventor: Thomas E. Krutsch