Patents Examined by Hoang V. Nguyen
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Patent number: 11502427Abstract: A low profile dual-frequency antenna device comprises an insulative carrier having a first surface and a second surface which are opposite and a conductor unit, the conductor unit comprises a first conductor which is provided to the first surface and a second conductor which is provided to the second surface and connected with the first conductor, a first radiation slot as a low frequency slot antenna is formed between the first conductor and the second conductor, the first conductor is formed with a second radiation slot, a third radiation slot which is communicated with the first radiation slot and the second radiation slot, a fourth radiation slot and a fifth radiation slot, and the third radiation slot, the fourth radiation slot and the fifth radiation slot together constitute a high frequency slot antenna, the second radiation slot decides an impedance and a resonance frequency width of each antenna, a first side edge and a second side edge is oppositely positioned at a location where the second radiatioType: GrantFiled: May 14, 2021Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: Molex, LLCInventors: Chun Xia Zhang, Ping Zhang, Guang-Yong Zhong, Xue Tian Zhao, Hai Liu, Kang Cheng, Qian Gao
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Patent number: 11502391Abstract: An electronic device may have an antenna that conveys radio-frequency signals at frequencies greater than 10 GHz. The antenna may be embedded in a substrate. The substrate may have routing layers, first antenna layers on the routing layers, second antenna layers on the first antenna layers, and a third antenna layers on the second antenna layers. The antenna may include first traces on the first antenna layers, second traces on the second antenna layers, and third traces on the third antenna layers. The first antenna layers may have a first bulk dielectric permittivity. The second layers may have a second bulk dielectric permittivity. The third layers may have a third bulk dielectric permittivity. At least one of the first, second, and third bulk dielectric permittivities may be different from the others. This may differentially load the antenna across the antenna layers, thereby broadening the bandwidth of the antenna.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2020Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Siwen Yong, Jiangfeng Wu, Yi Jiang, Simon G. Begashaw, Harish Rajagopalan, Hee-Joung Joun, Thomas W. Yang, Mattia Pascolini
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Patent number: 11502413Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic device including a housing having a front surface, a rear surface, and a side surface partially surrounding a space between the front surface and the rear surface, wherein at least one of the front surface, the rear surface, and the side surface comprises a non-conductive portion, and at least a partial region of the non-conductive portion comprises a first through hole, a component at least partially overlapping the first through hole when the non-conductive portion is viewed from outside the housing, wherein the component is disposed at a position spaced apart from the non-conductive portion by a first distance, and an antenna structure disposed at a position spaced apart from the non-conductive portion by a second distance shorter than the first distance, wherein the antenna structure is configured to radiate radio waves through the non-conductive portion, and comprises at least one second through hole.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2020Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Inventors: Seongjin Park, Minhong Do, Kyungrok Lee, Seokwoo Lee, Sukchan Hong, Jaebong Chun, Hyunsuk Choi
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Patent number: 11493622Abstract: The antenna uses X Band frequencies for long-distance weather monitoring and W Band frequencies for imaging of terrain and obstacles, for use in a radar system in aircraft nose radome to operate effectively in a degraded visual environment. The antenna's feed structure includes concentrically positioned first and second horns. First and second rectangular waveguides are positioned on a cylindrical portion of the first horn, and at a first and second radial positions spaced 90 degrees apart. First and second coaxial cables respectively couple the first and second rectangular waveguides to a polarization converter, which launches linearly polarized waves received from each of the first and second coaxial cables to form a W-hand circularly polarized wave. The feed structure collects and disseminates W Band and X Band electromagnetic energy.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2019Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: Telephonics Corp.Inventors: John Pierro, Seth Resnick, Richard Krabak
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Patent number: 11489262Abstract: Methods and apparatus for a radiator assembly having a feed circuit with an air interface to a quadridge feed structure to excite an antenna, such as a stacked patch antenna. Embodiments of the assembly can provide enhanced bandwidth, scan angle performance, and coincident phase centers for dual-linear polarizations.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2020Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: Raytheon CompanyInventors: David R. Kralj, Gregory M. Fagerlund, Dennis W. Mercier, Anthony P. Hopf, Richard H. Holden
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Patent number: 11482773Abstract: Various antenna designs are presented that can be used to provide for wireless communication in electronic devices, such as wearable electronic devices. Various embodiments provide antenna structures and designs that can support multiple frequency bands in a relatively compact space. Various embodiments utilize a ring antenna forming a portion of an outer perimeter of the housing, the ring antenna including a plurality of connections coupled the PCB, the plurality of connections. The plurality of connections include at least one feed connection coupled to at least one signal source on the PCB, respectively, and at least one ground connection coupled to a ground point on the PCB. In some embodiments, the connections may be inductively or capacitively loaded. The ring antenna may include a single feed connection or multiple feed connections respectively coupled to different signal sources.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2021Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: FITBIT, INC.Inventors: Yonghua Wei, Faton Tefiku, Christos Kinezos Ioannou, Kevin Li
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Patent number: 11476573Abstract: In one embodiment, an antenna assembly is described. The antenna assembly includes and antenna and an antenna positioner coupled to the antenna. The antenna positioner includes a single drive interface and a plurality of gears. The plurality of gears rotate in a first manner in response to a first drive direction applied through the single drive interface, and rotate in a second manner in response to a second drive applied through the single drive interface. The antenna positioner also includes a threaded rod that moves in a first rod direction and a second rod direction in response to rotation of the plurality of gears in the first manner and the second manner respectively. The antenna positioner also includes a tilt plate contacting the threaded rod. The tilt plate tilts about a pivot line in response to movement of the threaded rod to move a beam of the antenna in a spiral pattern.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2021Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: Viasat, Inc.Inventors: Donald L. Runyon, Edward Mitchell Blalock
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Patent number: 11476578Abstract: Disclosed is a dual band antenna with a first radiating element oriented at a first predetermined angle that operates in a first frequency band and a second radiating element oriented at a second predetermined angle that operates in a second frequency band. The dual band antenna has a ground plane that has a first slot that is associated with the first radiating element and a second slot that is associated with the second radiating element. The dual band antenna also has a first feed probe that is associated with the first radiating element and a second feed probe that is associated with the second radiating element.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2020Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventor: Rajesh Chivukula
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Patent number: 11462869Abstract: A novel, interlocking, snap-fit connection between an antenna aperture and a ground plane layer that contains coaxial connectors is described herein. The snap-fit design provides a simple and solderless transition from the connectors to elements of the antenna aperture. This design facilitates easy assembly and disassembly, allowing parts to be removed, reinstalled and/or reused.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2020Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: The Government of the United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: Anna Stumme, William Mark Dorsey, John A. Valenzi
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Patent number: 11462815Abstract: An electronic device includes a device body, a processing unit, and an antenna module. The antenna module includes an insulating frame and an antenna structure. The insulating frame has a first surface, and a second surface corresponding to the first surface. The antenna structure includes a feeding portion, a first radiation portion, and a first extension portion. The feeding portion includes a first feeding terminal, a second feeding terminal, and a conductive via. The second feeding terminal is coupled to the processing unit, and the conductive via is configured to connect the first feeding terminal to the second feeding terminal. The first radiation portion is connected to the first feeding terminal, the first extension portion is disposed on the second surface and is connected to the first radiation portion, and a first slot is formed between the first extension portion and the second feeding terminal.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2021Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: PEGATRON CORPORATIONInventors: Chien-Yi Wu, Chao-Hsu Wu, Cheng-Hsiung Wu, Ching-Hsiang Ko, Shih-Keng Huang
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Patent number: 11462816Abstract: Disclosed herein is a combination faceplate antenna holder for an electric utility meter.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2021Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: Aclara Technologies LLCInventors: Steven Donkle, Lewis E. Fink, III, Michael Smith, Wayne Therrien
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Patent number: 11456537Abstract: A system of spiral antennas is incorporated into aircraft body panels. The spiral antennas may be slot or printed material antennas, cavity backed for unidirectional communication, or open for bi-directional communication. The spiral antennas are operated in concert as a steerable array. The spiral antennas are utilized for various signal functions including ultra-wideband communications and electronic support measures interferometry.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2021Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignee: Rockwell Collins, Inc.Inventors: Joseph T. Graf, James B. West
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Patent number: 11456520Abstract: Portable skid assemblies are shown and disclosed. In some embodiments, the portable skid assemblies include a frame having two or more pockets sized to receive the fork of a forklift, telehandler, or pallet jack. The portable skid assemblies additionally include a support assembly having a base attached to the frame and at least one support member that moves vertically relative to the base between a retracted position suitable for at least one of storage or transport, and an extended position where the skid assembly is configured to communicate wireless signals.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2020Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignee: ARRIS Enterprises LLCInventors: Charles Sidney Moore, Nicholas E. Burmylo, Rick Thomas Macias, Douglas Alexander Ridley, John Gatewood, Matthew J. Kuester
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Patent number: 11450967Abstract: A slot antenna is provided with a metal cylindrical antenna element. The antenna element is formed at a height of ?/4 or less when ? is a wavelength of an antenna frequency to be used. Further, the antenna element has a slot for vertical polarization having a length of ?/2 or more in a circumferential direction.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2021Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: YAZAKI CORPORATIONInventor: Kazuhiko Tsuchiya
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Patent number: 11450950Abstract: An antenna assembly has a main body configured to receive an antenna, and an uninterrupted top cap attached to the main body. The uninterrupted top cap has an outer surface. A lifting assembly is attached to at the outer surface of said top cap without penetrating the cap. Accordingly, the uninterrupted cap forms an unbroken whole. The uninterrupted cap is continuous without any through-holes or other perturbances or features that extend through the cap or otherwise might allow fluid to pass through the cap into an interior of the main body.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2020Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: AMPHENOL ANTENNA SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Griffin M. Wolf, Charles E. Gaither, Thomas F. Aberasturi, Aaron M. Joyce
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Patent number: 11450948Abstract: An antenna device includes: a planar antenna; and a metal body arranged a predetermined distance above the planar antenna, wherein the metal body is shifted in a predetermined direction with respect to the planar antenna, wherein the metal body is a metal plate and/or a parasitic element. The antenna device further includes an antenna which corresponds to a frequency band different from that of the planar antenna and a holder configured to maintain the predetermined distance between the planar antenna and the metal body, wherein the antenna is arranged in the predetermined direction.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2021Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: YOKOWO CO., LTD.Inventors: Noritaka Terashita, Motohisa Ono, Yuki Kato
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Patent number: 11450961Abstract: A vehicle includes a spoiler and an antenna assembly for the vehicle. The spoiler includes a support surface and a cover attachable to the support surface to form a cavity with the support surface. The antenna assembly includes a circuit board, antenna and support beam. The circuit board is attachable to the support surface. The support beam extends from the circuit board and the antenna is at an end of the support beam opposite the circuit board. The antenna is disposed within the cavity.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2021Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Hyok Jae Song, Hanseung Lee, Nahel Eshaq, Gregg R. Kittinger
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Patent number: 11450944Abstract: An electronic device is provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2021Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Seong Beom Hong, Hyung Wook Kim, Sung Chul Park
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Patent number: 11437702Abstract: An antenna mounting structure is disclosed. According to an embodiment of the present invention, provided is an antenna mounting structure comprising: a parapet mount part; a parapet contact part vertically connected to one end of the parapet mount part; a mount extension part vertically connected to the other end of the parapet mount part, disposed parallel to the parapet contact part, and is connected and fixed to an inner surface of a parapet wall by means of a first connecting means; and an antenna coupling part adjacently disposed to the parapet contact part and configured to be coupled with an antenna.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2021Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: KMW INC.Inventors: Yong Hee Han, Seong-man Kang, In Ho Kim
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Patent number: 11437736Abstract: An antenna comprises a ground plane, a first antenna element and a second antenna element, wherein the first antenna element and the second antenna element are arranged for emitting and/or receiving electromagnetic radiation at a design wavelength with a first polarization direction and a second polarization direction, respectively, the second polarization direction being different from the first polarization direction, wherein the first and second antenna elements each comprise pairs of resonator elements having sidewalls facing a corresponding probe arranged in each pair of resonator elements, wherein one resonator element of each pair of resonator elements is shared between the first and second antenna elements and the respective probes of the first and second antenna elements are arranged on different sides of the shared resonator element.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2019Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITÄT MÜNCHENInventor: Zafer Toprak