United States of America As Represented by the Administrator of Nasa

Greg Y Lin

Patrick W Fink

Andrew W Chu

Justin A Dobbins

Phong H Ngo

Robert C Scully

G Dickey Arndt

Raymond S Wagner

Lazaro D Rodriguez

David S Hafermalz

Robert C Trevino

A radio-frequency identification (RFID) antenna assembly, per an implementation, includes a number of multiplexer modules coupled with one another. Radio frequency (RF) signals are received from an RFID reader. One or more of the multiplexer modules has a switch with multiple output ports. An antenna connects with one of the output ports and, per an implementation, an encoder connects with another of the output ports. The multiplexer module(s) may also have a first rectifier for rapid self-powering capabilities, and a second rectifier for more robust self-powering capabilities.

Radio-frequency identification (RFID) antenna assembly and multiplexer module

A flexible, fabric-based circuit comprises a non-conductive flexible layer of fabric and a conductive flexible layer of fabric adjacent thereto. A non-conductive thread, an adhesive, and/or other means may be used for attaching the conductive layer to the non-conductive layer. In some embodiments, the layers are attached by a computer-driven embroidery machine at pre-determined portions or locations in accordance with a pre-determined attachment layout before automated cutting. In some other embodiments, an automated milling machine or a computer-driven laser using a pre-designed circuit trace as a template cuts the conductive layer so as to separate an undesired portion of the conductive layer from a desired portion of the conductive layer. Additional layers of conductive fabric may be attached in some embodiments to form a multi-layer construct.

Fabric circuits and method of manufacturing fabric circuits

A miniature microwave antenna is disclosed which may be utilized for biomedical applications such as, for example, radiation induced hyperthermia through catheter systems. One feature of the antenna is that it possesses azimuthal directionality despite its small size. This directionality permits targeting of certain tissues while limiting thermal exposure of adjacent tissue. One embodiment has an outer diameter of about 0.095&#x2033; (2.4 mm) but the design permits for smaller diameters.

Directional microwave applicator and methods

A deployable antenna and method for using wherein the deployable antenna comprises a collapsible membrane having at least one radiating element for transmitting electromagnetic waves, receiving electromagnetic waves, or both.

Deployable antenna

A novel feed structure, for an antenna having a resonant electric field structure, comprising a patch element, an integrated circuit attached to the patch element, at least one inner conductor electrically connected to and terminating at the integrated circuit on a first end of the at least one inner conductor, wherein the at least one inner conductor extends through and is not electrically connected to the patch element, and wherein the at least one inner conductor is available for electrical connectivity on a second end of the at least one inner conductor, and an outer conductor electrically connected to and terminating at the patch element on a first end of the outer conductor, wherein the outer conductor is available for electrical connectivity on a second end of the outer conductor, and wherein the outer conductor concentrically surrounds the at least one inner conductor from the second end of the at least one inner conductor available for electrical connectivity to the first end of the outer conductor terminating at the patch element.

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Greg Y Lin