Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g. – Directive – Including a steerable array
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-28
2011-06-28
Lee, Benny (Department: 2817)
Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g.,
Directive
Including a steerable array
Reexamination Certificate
active
07969359
ABSTRACT:
A phase shifter and method include a hybrid coupler being ground shielded. The hybrid coupler with reflective terminations connected to the hybrid coupler is configured to phase shift an applied signal wherein the reflective terminations include a parallel LC circuit.
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Garcia Alberto Valdes
Krishnaswamy Harish
Natarajan Arun Sridhar
Dougherty, Esq. Anne V.
International Business Machines - Corporation
Lee Benny
Tutunjian & Bitetto, PC.
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