Harris Corporation

Brent Eric Raiber

Malcolm J Packer

Kurt Alan Zimmerman

Kenneth P Beghini

Michael D Stevens

Gregory George Ornt

Pablo Diez

Robert Bray

David J Zwick

Brian Edward Simpson

David L Dunathan

Stephen Darnell Hughey

Greg G Ornt

Matthew Novak Favro

Chad Coates

An RF switch () that is activated by the insertion of a connector. The RF switch () can comprise one or more antenna adapters that can be formed by a number of predetermined RF connector types. The RF switch can include a switch housing (). A first, second, and third coaxial RF connectors () can be mounted to the switch housing (). The first, second, and third coaxial RF connectors () can individually have both an inner and outer conductor (---, respectively). An actuator () can be movable from a first position to a second position responsive to a mechanical force applied to the third coaxial connector (). A switch element () can be responsive to the actuator (). When in the first position, the switch element () can exclusively form a conductive path between the first and second coaxial RF connectors (). When the actuator () is in the second position, the switch element () can exclusively form a conductive path between the first and third coaxial RF connectors ().

Connector activated RF switch

A compact SATCOM antenna is provided having an LNA integrated into the radiator body which may be mounted to a handheld satellite radio and articulated with respect to the radio to assume a wide variety of positions for communication with a geosynchronous satellite.

Compact SATCOM antenna with integrated LNA

An antenna system is provided including a rapidly expandable-collapsible housing which mounts two sections of fabric material each having an array of antenna elements formed of electrically conductive material such as copper thread embedded in the fabric sections. The fabric sections are movable between the expanded and collapsed positions with the housing and are located in different planes.

Rapidly deployable antenna system

Cable strain relief device () for electronic equipment () that can be attached at any position on a cable (). The device () can secure the cable () to any fixed point (). The device can protect the cable connection () to the electronic equipment by transferring mechanical load placed on the cable () to a strong rigid location () on the equipment or any fixed point. It also protects the cable from damage typically associated with conventional clamping techniques.

Cable strain relief

A watertight connector assembly includes a flat, flexible electrical cable completely encased in an elastomer coating, except at predetermined access openings configured to provide access to the cable. The access openings are defined by O-ring type seals formed in the coating on the surfaces of the cable near each end of the cable. Strain reliefs are positioned within the O-ring type seals. Electrical connectors are positioned within the access openings and configured to provide electrical coupling to the cable and to an external device. Compression pads are positioned adjacent the cable opposite the side of the cable having the electrical connector positioned adjacent thereto. This connector assembly is capable of withstanding harsh environments in compliance with environmental and vibration military specifications.

Watertight flexible connector

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Springville, NY, United States of America

Brent Eric Raiber