Light-weight reflector for concentrating radiation

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5680145
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08614329

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A reflector assembly for use in antennas or solar collectors in which light weight and high reflector surface shape accuracy are essential for maintaining desired RF or light reflection requirements. The assembly is provided with a rigid, deployable outer support rim and at least one curved frame net supported by the outer rim. The frame net may be formed of a network of intersecting bands extending across the surface. A reflective material is placed against the frame net. A load is applied to the frame net to form a concave surface. The assembly is collapsible for convenient delivery into space prior to deployment.

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NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION2980 FAIRVIEW PARK DRIVE FALLS CHURCH VA 22042-4511

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hedgepeth, John M Santa Barbara, CA 5 181
Marks, Geoffrey W Santa Barbara, CA 8 273
Thomson, Mark W Ventura, CA 11 329

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