This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Sn Space Systems Limited. Active years: 2026.
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Years Active: 2026
Title: Erik Fountain: Inventor of a Varactor-Steered Flat Panel Antenna.
Introduction
Erik Fountain is an inventor based in Irvine, California. His work includes a flat panel antenna designed to steer its main beam using a transmitarray metasurface and varactors.
Latest Patents
Fountain is associated with 1 patent, titled “Flat Panel Antenna.” The invention uses a planar feed array to passively amplify radio-frequency signals and a transmitarray metasurface made up of unit cells to steer the antenna’s main beam. Varactors dynamically control the phase shift of each unit cell, enabling the antenna to perform the function of a single-beam phased-array antenna.
Career Highlights
Fountain is associated with SN Space Systems Limited. His patent describes an approach to beam steering that combines a planar antenna structure with electronically controlled phase shifts.
Collaborations
Fountain’s listed coworkers include Shafaq Kausar and Ninh Le.
Conclusion
Erik Fountain’s patent work centers on a flat panel antenna that uses varactor-controlled unit cells to steer its beam, reflecting his association with antenna innovation at SN Space Systems Limited.
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