Scott A Weiner

US Patent:

59053801, May 18, 1999

Filed:

Apr 26, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/633191

Inventors:

Scott M. Weiner - Great Neck NY
Leonard D. Cohen - Brooklyn NY
Henry C. Paczkowski - Woodside NY
Joseph C. Zuercher - Brookfield WI

Assignee:

Eaton Corporation - Cleveland OH

International Classification:

G01R27/00

US Classification:

324644

Abstract:

An electromagnetic, reflective type, active proximity sensor includes a transmitter, the transmitter including a voltage controlled oscillator circuit, a transmitter circular waveguide and a transmitter polarization circuit. The voltage controlled oscillator circuit generates an output signal which is modulated such that the frequency of the output signal varies over time between a range of frequencies. The frequency varying, output signal is provided to the transmitter circular waveguide and propagated to the transmitter polarization circuit where it is circularly polarized in a first circular direction. The circularly polarized, frequency varying, output signal is radiated by the transmitter to the target, where it strikes the target and reflects back toward the sensor to form return signals. The return signals, upon being reflected, rotate in a second circular direction opposite to the first circular direction. The return signals also respectively exhibit one of the frequencies corresponding to the range of frequencies associated with the circularly polarized, frequency varying, output signal.

US Patent:

56002530, Feb 4, 1997

Filed:

May 8, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/436705

Inventors:

Leonard D. Cohen - Brooklyn NY
Scott M. Weiner - Great Neck NY
Henry C. Paczkowski - Woodside NY
Joseph C. Zuercher - Brookfield WI

Assignee:

Eaton Corporation at Eaton Center - Cleveland OH
AIL Systems, Inc. - Deer Park NY

International Classification:

G01R 2700

US Classification:

324644

Abstract:

A low power, low cost, millimeter wave (MMW) proximity sensor that provides over a 6:1 increase in minimum detection range (55 mm minimum) compared to standard 18 mm inductive proximity sensors preferably includes a low cost MMW Gunn oscillator, MMW detector and analog processing/driver circuitry. The sensor is preferably designed for 3-wire operation and will fit in a standard 18 mm tube.

US Patent:

55177476, May 21, 1996

Filed:

Dec 29, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/365676

Inventors:

John A. Pierro - East Meadow NY
Thomas H. Graham - Lindenhurst NY
Scott M. Weiner - Wantagh NY
Paul Heller - Dix Hills NY
Joseph L. Merenda - Massapequa NY

Assignee:

AIL Systems, Inc. - Deer Park NY

International Classification:

H01P 1100

US Classification:

29600

Abstract:

A coaxial-to-coplanar waveguide connector is used for interconnecting stripline compatible devices utilizing coaxial cable. The connector is formed at the end of a length of coaxial cable embedded within a circuit board. The connector generally has a substantially semi-circular connection section. The connection section includes a conductor partly surrounded by an electrically insulative dielectric which is partly surrounded by a shield. An electrically conductive sheet is used to couple the shield to a ground plane of the circuit board. Electrically conductive ribbon is connect the conductor to a stripline compatible device. The coaxial-to-coplanar waveguide connector may be fabricated by coating a dielectric board with an adhesive material and then routing a length of miniature coaxial cable in the adhesive. Conductive material and dielectric material are consecutively laid upon the dielectric cable board. A portion of the board including a section of miniature coaxial cable is milled so as to remove a top portion of the cable.

US Patent:

54020883, Mar 28, 1995

Filed:

Dec 3, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/985570

Inventors:

John A. Pierro - East Meadow NY
Thomas H. Graham - Lindenhurst NY
Scott M. Weiner - Wantagh NY
Paul Heller - Dix Hills NY
Joseph L. Merenda - Massapequa NY

Assignee:

AIL Systems, Inc. - Deer Park NY

International Classification:

H01P 104

US Classification:

333 33

Abstract:

A coaxial-to-coplanar waveguide connector is used for interconnecting stripline compatible devices utilizing coaxial cable. The connector is formed at the end of a length of coaxial cable embedded within a circuit board. The connector generally has a substantially semi-circular connection section. The connection section includes a conductor partly surrounded by an electrically insulative dielectric which is partly surrounded by a shield. An electrically conductive sheet is used to couple the shield to a ground plane of the circuit board. Electrically conductive ribbon is connect the conductor to a stripline compatible device. The coaxial-to-coplanar waveguide connector may be fabricated by coating a dielectric board with an adhesive material and then routing a length of miniature coaxial cable in the adhesive. Conductive material and dielectric material are consecutively laid upon the dielectric cable board. A portion of the board including a section of miniature coaxial cable is milled so as to remove a top portion of the cable.