Charles Eric Greve

US Patent:

20200335865, Oct 22, 2020

Filed:

Sep 18, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/134961

Inventors:

Charles A. GREVE - Amherst VA, US

Assignee:

Video Aerial Systems, LLC - Madison Heights VA

International Classification:

H01Q 1/50
H05K 1/02
H01P 3/08

Abstract:

Compressed closed circuit circularly polarized (CLCP) omni-directional antennas and methods of fabrication are described. Such an antenna reduces the size of conventional circularly polarized antennas while also allowing increased axial ratio. An antenna comprises a plurality of conductive elements at an angle of between 5 and 52 degrees spaced radially around a multi-element feed system. The multi-element feed system may be made from a PCB and fed from a coaxial cable. The plurality of conductive elements may contain between 2 and 8 individual conductive elements. Each element in the plurality of conductive elements is a closed loop. The antenna may be covered by a protective housing which may also further reduce the size of the antenna.

US Patent:

20200328506, Oct 15, 2020

Filed:

Feb 12, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/274036

Inventors:

- Madison Heights VA, US
Charles A. GREVE - Amherst VA, US

International Classification:

H01Q 1/36
H01Q 1/42

Abstract:

Provided are examples of circularly polarized omni-directional antennas and methods of fabrication. In one aspect, an antenna comprises a cylindrical cover comprising a cap and a base including an inner cylinder portion having an interior surface and an exterior surface. The base and the cap form a cavity interior to the inner cylinder portion. A cable extends through the base such that a first end of the cable is located within the cavity and a second end of the cable is located external to the cover. The cable is aligned with a center axis of the cover. A plurality of conducting elements is spaced equidistantly about a circumference around the center axis of the cover. Each element of the plurality of conducting elements is curved about the circumference around the center axis and includes an angle of tilt from horizontal.

US Patent:

20200243982, Jul 30, 2020

Filed:

Mar 15, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/922834

Inventors:

Charles A. GREVE - Amherst VA, US

International Classification:

H01Q 15/24
H01Q 1/42
H05K 1/02

Abstract:

Provided are examples of removable circularly polarized antenna fitment and methods of fabrication. In one aspect, a fitment comprises a plurality of conductive elements spaced radially around a central point contained with a housing. The elements may have an included angle of between 8 and 71 degrees from horizontal. The plurality of conducting elements may be straight, bent, or curved and may be comprised of between 3 and 12 conductors. The fitment may contain a housing which is removable from a linear antenna.

US Patent:

20190351343, Nov 21, 2019

Filed:

Apr 10, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/950100

Inventors:

- Madison Heights VA, US
Charles A. GREVE - Amherst VA, US

Assignee:

Video Aerial Systems, LLC - Madison Heights VA

International Classification:

A63H 27/00
G05D 1/12
A63H 30/04

Abstract:

Provided are examples of a radio controlled vehicle infrared combat system and methods of gameplay for radio controlled vehicles. In one aspect, the system is comprised of a 38 KHz IR transmitter, 38 KHz IR filtered receiver, an audio/visual display, and a processing unit. The system accepts signals from both the IR receiver and the vehicles control receiver and manipulates the control output to the vehicle to simulate damage. When firing, the IR transmitter is enabled and disabled. The processing unit disables the IR receiver when the IR transmitter is engaged to avoid hitting its own receiver. The processing unit has user-adjustable settings to allow for use in various types of RC vehicles including land vehicles, RC aircraft, and drones.