System and method for infusing nano-technology into production of patch antennas for array and polymers and biological and artificial membraned material
OwnerAlexander Socranskyinventor
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Abstract
The present invention introduces the use of a carbon nanotube-based material in the production of phased array patch antennas of various shapes and sizes including slot and spiral patch antennas. The use of this material provides the ability for the antennas to withstand high-intensity shock vibrations and other intense disturbances and continue emitting phased array signals. Furthermore, the use of this material for patch antennas allows for the alteration of the desired frequency and directional degree of interest by simply energizing various elements within the carbon nanotube-based material.
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A phased array antenna having monolithic structure formed by a forming member wherein said phased array antenna includes:
- a carbon nanotube-based structure;
- carbon nanofiber for orienting along with said carbon nanotubes for enhancing said carbon nanotubes resonance;
- graphene-based powder for orienting along with said carbon nanotubes for enhancing said carbon nanotubes resonance and for providing increased physical strength of said phased array antenna;
- resin for adhering to said carbon nanotubes, said carbon nanofiber and said graphene-based powder for further forming said phased array antenna of uniform resonance without encapsulation of said forming member wherein said resin is locked into shape without encapsulation of said forming member;
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- wherein said phased array antenna is formed to be rigid for resonance, and wherein said phased array antenna is formed as a homogeneous member and wherein said homogeneous member extends to exposed surfaces of said phased array antenna, and wherein energy is resonated by said monolithic structure throughout its thickness.
A phased-array antenna having monolithic structure formed via a forming surface wherein said phased-array antenna is manufactured via a manufacturing process consisting of:
- manufacturing said forming surface according to a desired dimension for said phased-array antenna;
- mixing a slurry containing carbon nanotubes, carbon nanofibers, and a graphene-based powder, a resin and an associated hardener;
- applying and drying said slurry to said forming surface;
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- removing said dried slurry from said forming surface, wherein said slurry has dried to form a homogenous and monolithic structure.
A phased array antenna further formed from a slurry wherein said slurry is composed of carbon nanotubes and carbon nanofibers tuned to interact with electromagnetic signals and wherein said phased array antenna is formed to be fixed in shape for interacting with said electromagnetic signals, and wherein said phased array antenna is formed as a homogeneous member and wherein said homogeneous member extends to exposed surfaces of said phased array antenna.
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