Patents by Inventor Brian Steven Zihlman

Brian Steven Zihlman has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 10734699
    Abstract: An antenna mount (1) for a satellite dish (13) or other antenna having a plurality of legs (3,5,7). At least one leg (3) has a multi-directional foot assembly (11) adjustably securable to a support structure and a domed portion (21) with a slot (27) through it extending along an arcuate path that receives an attaching member (31). The domed portion is preferably surrounded by a portion (25) securable to the support structure. The one leg is then adjustably securable at one end to the attaching member and to the raised portion. The one leg is then securable at another end to a second leg or mast (7). With at least a section (7?) of the second leg or mast preferably aligned vertically, the respective legs can be secured in place to the support structure and to each other with the antenna then attached to the upstanding, vertical mast section (7?).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: Winegard Company
    Inventors: William John Sherwood, Brian Steven Zihlman
  • Publication number: 20190123418
    Abstract: An antenna mount (1) for a satellite dish (13) or other antenna having a plurality of legs (3,5,7). At least one leg (3) has a multi-directional foot assembly (11) adjustably securable to a support structure and a domed portion (21) with a slot (27) through it extending along an arcuate path that receives an attaching member (31). The domed portion is preferably surrounded by a portion (25) securable to the support structure. The one leg is then adjustably securable at one end to the attaching member and to the raised portion. The one leg is then securable at another end to a second leg or mast (7). With at least a section (7?) of the second leg or mast preferably aligned vertically, the respective legs can be secured in place to the support structure and to each other with the antenna then attached to the upstanding, vertical mast section (7?).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2018
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Applicant: Winegard Company
    Inventors: William John Sherwood, Brian Steven Zihlman
  • Patent number: 8451187
    Abstract: A removable tool for adjusting the elevation of a satellite antenna having a shaft, a knob engaging the threads of the shaft at one end, a pivot member slideably disposed over the shaft threads; an upper pin for selectively engaging a hole at the other end of the shaft and with upper holes on the antenna mount; and lower pin for selectively engaging a pivot hole in the pivot member and lower holes on the mount. When the knob is turned the shaft adjusts the elevation in the mount by pivoting between the two bracket pairs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Winegard Company
    Inventor: Brian Steven Zihlman
  • Patent number: 8378918
    Abstract: A fine azimuth adjustment tool and method for a satellite antenna system having a clamp with opposing jaws for clamping around the mast pipe, a lever connected to the clamp for opening and closing the opposing jaws; a cam with a protrusion engaging a formed slot in the mast clamp when said opposing jaws are closed, the protrusion rotating the mast clamp when the cam is turned, the protrusion in the slot holding the mast clamp to the mast pipe at a desired fine tuned azimuth position while the mast clamp is tightened and secured to the mast pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Winegard Company
    Inventors: William John Sherwood, Brian Steven Zihlman, Donald F. Kerr, John Francis Whooley
  • Publication number: 20100073256
    Abstract: A removable tool for adjusting the elevation of a satellite antenna having a shaft, a knob engaging the threads of the shaft at one end, a pivot member slideably disposed over the shaft threads; an upper pin for selectively engaging a hole at the other end of the shaft and with upper holes on the antenna mount; and lower pin for selectively engaging a pivot hole in the pivot member and lower holes on the mount. When the knob is turned the shaft adjusts the elevation in the mount by pivoting between the two bracket pairs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Applicant: WINEGARD COMPANY
    Inventor: Brian Steven Zihlman
  • Publication number: 20100073257
    Abstract: A fine azimuth adjustment tool and method for a satellite antenna system having a clamp with opposing jaws for clamping around the mast pipe, a lever connected to the clamp for opening and closing the opposing jaws; a cam with a protrusion engaging a formed slot in the mast clamp when said opposing jaws are closed, the protrusion rotating the mast clamp when the cam is turned, the protrusion in the slot holding the mast clamp to the mast pipe at a desired fine tuned azimuth position while the mast clamp is tightened and secured to the mast pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Applicant: WINEGARD COMPANY
    Inventors: William John Sherwood, Brian Steven Zihlman, Donald F. Kerr, John Francis Whooley
  • Patent number: 7385564
    Abstract: A satellite antenna mounting system primarily for residential homes including a dish, feed horn, elevation, clamp, and mast. The main body of the clamp to which the assemblage of the dish, feed horn, and elevation bracket are attached is provided with a downwardly inclined tab or clip member. In operation, the clamp of the assemblage can be lowered to receive the upper portion of the mast which is affixed to the roof or other part of the house. In doing so, the clip member engages the upper rim of the mast and firmly attaches or clips the assemblage to the mast with the dish in its desired elevation. Thereafter, the loose clamp can be tightened about the upper portion of the mast at the desired azimuth without affecting the set elevation of the dish.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: Winegard Company
    Inventor: Brian Steven Zihlman