RANDOM, SEQUENTIAL, OR SIMULTANEOUS MULTI-BEAM CIRCULAR ANTENNA ARRAY AND BEAM FORMING NETWORKS WITH UP TO 360° COVERAGE

    公开(公告)号:US20240235603A9

    公开(公告)日:2024-07-11

    申请号:US18386626

    申请日:2023-11-03

    申请人: John Howard

    发明人: John Howard

    IPC分类号: H04B1/58 H04B1/04 H04B7/0426

    摘要: A beam forming network system includes a first beam forming network having first and second ports, in which each of the first ports is operatively coupled to an antenna element; and a second beam forming network including third and fourth ports, in which each of the third ports is operatively coupled to one of the second ports using at least one of a phase shifter, attenuator, power divider, and/or hybrid coupler. A method of beam forming includes coupling each of the first ports associated with a first beam forming network operatively to one antenna element, and coupling each of the third ports associated with a second beam forming network operatively to one of the second ports associated with the first beam forming network using at least one of a phase shifter, attenuator, power divider, and/or hybrid coupler.

    Random, sequential, or simultaneous multi-beam circular antenna array and beam forming networks with up to 360° coverage

    公开(公告)号:US11855680B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-12-26

    申请号:US16891244

    申请日:2020-06-03

    申请人: John Howard

    发明人: John Howard

    摘要: A beam forming network system includes a first beam forming network having first and second ports, in which each of the first ports is operatively coupled to an antenna element; and a second beam forming network including third and fourth ports, in which each of the third ports is operatively coupled to one of the second ports using at least one of a phase shifter, attenuator, power divider, and/or hybrid coupler. A method of beam forming includes coupling each of the first ports associated with a first beam forming network operatively to one antenna element, and coupling each of the third ports associated with a second beam forming network operatively to one of the second ports associated with the first beam forming network using at least one of a phase shifter, attenuator, power divider, and/or hybrid coupler.

    Random, sequential, or simultaneous multi-beam circular antenna array and beam forming networks with up to 360° coverage

    公开(公告)号:US10734733B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-08-04

    申请号:US14227634

    申请日:2014-03-27

    申请人: John Howard

    摘要: An antenna array system provides simultaneous 360° coverage and includes Butler matrix beam forming networks connected to an antenna array, which includes narrow and/or broadband elements, and multiple transmitters, receivers, or transceivers to allow for 360° transmission and/or reception. The antenna array system can provide multiple beams, such as without limitation 8 or 16 beams, which can vary in beam crossing and/or overlap to provide simultaneous 360° coverage. An antenna array system includes a plurality of antenna elements configured in an array, a first Butler matrix operatively coupled to the plurality of antenna elements, and a second Butler matrix operatively coupled to the first Butler matrix. A method of providing simultaneous 360° coverage includes configuring a plurality of antenna elements in an array, coupling a first Butler matrix operatively to the plurality of antenna elements, and coupling a second Butler matrix operatively to the first Butler matrix.

    Ultra-broadband antenna array with constant beamwidth throughout operating frequency band

    公开(公告)号:US09905936B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-02-27

    申请号:US15388509

    申请日:2016-12-22

    申请人: John Howard

    摘要: An antenna array includes a plurality of antenna elements coupled in a common area and extending radially outward from the common area. At least one of the plurality of antenna elements includes a first antenna portion and a second antenna portion arranged in a configuration such that a gap is formed between the first antenna portion and the second antenna portion. The gap includes first spacing associated with a first operating frequency and a first operating wavelength, and a second spacing associated with a second operating frequency and a second operating wavelength. A proportion of the first spacing to the first wavelength is substantially equal to a proportion of the second spacing to the second wavelength, thereby providing a constant beamwidth over an operating frequency band. A method of arranging a plurality of antenna elements in an antenna array is also disclosed.

    Open-closed sign
    76.
    发明授权
    Open-closed sign 失效
    开闭标志

    公开(公告)号:US4622770A

    公开(公告)日:1986-11-18

    申请号:US700492

    申请日:1985-02-11

    申请人: John Howard

    发明人: John Howard

    IPC分类号: G09F7/00 G09F11/00

    CPC分类号: G09F7/00 G09F11/00

    摘要: A compact "OPEN-CLOSED" sign is disclosed, consisting of multiple panels overlying one another and slidable to display "OPEN" or "CLOSED" depending on the relative locations of the panels. The letters "O" and "E" are displayed in either covered or displayed according to the apertures in the top two panels.

    摘要翻译: 公开了紧凑的“OPEN-CLOSED”标志,由相互叠加的多个面板组成,可根据面板的相对位置滑动以显示“打开”或“闭合”。 字母“O”和“E”根据前两个面板中的孔显示或覆盖或显示。

    Adjustable filter assembly
    77.
    发明授权
    Adjustable filter assembly 失效
    可调节过滤器总成

    公开(公告)号:US3675402A

    公开(公告)日:1972-07-11

    申请号:US3675402D

    申请日:1970-11-20

    申请人: JOHN HOWARD WEED

    发明人: WEED JOHN HOWARD

    IPC分类号: F24F3/16 B01D39/08

    CPC分类号: F24F3/1603 Y10S55/31

    摘要: A frame assembly for a filter or the like which is adapted to be inserted in apertures of buildings such as windows or doors or the like. The frame assembly is telescopically adjustable in two different directions for being accommodated by different size and shape apertures, and is provided with an elongate clamp at each telescopically adjustable portion for holding the adjustment and for rigidity and strength. A filtering material is disposed within the frame assembly and is provided with a retaining screen at each of its major surfaces.

    摘要翻译: 用于过滤器等的框架组件,其适于插入诸如窗户或门等的建筑物的孔中。 框架组件可以在两个不同的方向上可伸缩地调节,以便通过不同的尺寸和形状的孔容纳,并且在每个可伸缩调节部分处设置有用于保持调节和刚度和强度的细长夹具。 过滤材料设置在框架组件内并且在其主要表面的每一个处设置有挡板。