Patents by Inventor David Lettkeman

David Lettkeman 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: 8698692
    Abstract: Apparatus are described for mounting an object to a structure having a railing. The apparatus includes a base attachable to the object and configured for placement on the structure proximate the railing. The apparatus further includes an adjustable compression mechanism positioned between the base and the railing configured to secure the base to the structure with a selected force. The mechanism includes a first plate on the base, a second plate movable relative to the first plate for producing a selected height of the mechanism and a threaded member attached to the first plate and the second plate. The threaded member is configured to move the second plate relative to the first plate to achieve the selected height and apply the selected force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Dish Network L.L.C.
    Inventor: David Lettkeman
  • Publication number: 20130256480
    Abstract: Apparatus are described for mounting an object to a structure having a railing. The apparatus includes a base attachable to the object and configured for placement on the structure proximate the railing. The apparatus further includes an adjustable compression mechanism positioned between the base and the railing configured to secure the base to the structure with a selected force. The mechanism includes a first plate on the base, a second plate movable relative to the first plate for producing a selected height of the mechanism and a threaded member attached to the first plate and the second plate. The threaded member is configured to move the second plate relative to the first plate to achieve the selected height and apply the selected force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicant: DISH Network, L.L.C.
    Inventor: David Lettkeman
  • Patent number: 8531347
    Abstract: An antenna mount is disclosed. The antenna mount includes a mast and a foot that are substantially free of electrically conductive elements. The mast has a first end having a circular cross-section configured to be received by a mounting bracket of a satellite dish having a circular interior cross-section. The foot is configured to be secured to a stationary mounting surface and to be pivotally attached to a second end of the mast.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignees: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C., DISH Network L.L.C.
    Inventors: Morgan H. Kirby, Tina Zhang, David Lettkeman
  • Patent number: 8462075
    Abstract: Apparatus are described for mounting an object to a structure having a railing. The apparatus includes a base attachable to the object and configured for placement on the structure proximate the railing. The apparatus further includes an adjustable compression mechanism positioned between the base and the railing configured to secure the base to the structure with a selected force. The mechanism includes a first plate on the base, a second plate movable relative to the first plate for producing a selected height of the mechanism and a threaded member attached to the first plate and the second plate. The threaded member is configured to move the second plate relative to the first plate to achieve the selected height and apply the selected force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: DISH Network L.L.C.
    Inventor: David Lettkeman
  • Patent number: 8081139
    Abstract: An antenna amount including first, second, and third plates is disclosed. Each of the first and second plates includes a planar section and a flange connected to the planar section. At least one attachment device attaches the first plate to the second plate to form a plate structure. When attached, the planar sections of the first and second plates contact each other. Also, the flanges are parallel to each other, extend in the same direction, and are positioned to abut opposing surfaces of a mounting base. The third plate includes a planar section and a mounting surface connected to the planar section. The mounting surface is configured to receive a mounting device for the antenna. The attachment device clamps the mounting base between the third plate and the plate structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: DISH Network L.L.C.
    Inventors: Jason S. Schmidt, David Lettkeman, Eric Bolze
  • Publication number: 20110205142
    Abstract: Apparatus are described for mounting an object to a structure having a railing. The apparatus includes a base attachable to the object and configured for placement on the structure proximate the railing. The apparatus further includes an adjustable compression mechanism positioned between the base and the railing configured to secure the base to the structure with a selected force. The mechanism includes a first plate on the base, a second plate movable relative to the first plate for producing a selected height of the mechanism and a threaded member attached to the first plate and the second plate. The threaded member is configured to move the second plate relative to the first plate to achieve the selected height and apply the selected force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2010
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Applicant: DISH Network L.L.C.
    Inventor: David Lettkeman
  • Publication number: 20110083399
    Abstract: An apparatus for mounting an object to pole is presented. The apparatus includes an elongate planar section defining a longitudinal direction. The apparatus further includes two extension sections, wherein each extension section extends from an elongate edge of the planar section in a direction perpendicular to the elongate planar section. Each of the extension sections defines a cutout area centered along a longitudinal edge of the extension section, wherein the cutout area is configured to contact a pole. The planar section also defines a plurality holes to be used for affixing the apparatus to the pole and to attach the object to the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2009
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Applicant: DISH NETWORK L.L.C.
    Inventors: David Lettkeman, Kevin S. Holle
  • Publication number: 20110032172
    Abstract: An antenna mount is disclosed. The antenna mount includes a mast and a foot that are substantially free of electrically conductive elements. The mast has a first end having a circular cross-section configured to be received by a mounting bracket of a satellite dish having a circular interior cross-section. The foot is configured to be secured to a stationary mounting surface and to be pivotally attached to a second end of the mast.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2009
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Applicants: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C., DISH Network L.L.C.
    Inventors: Morgan H. Kirby, Tina Zhang, David Lettkeman
  • Publication number: 20090315804
    Abstract: An antenna amount including first, second, and third plates is disclosed. Each of the first and second plates includes a planar section and a flange connected to the planar section. At least one attachment device attaches the first plate to the second plate to form a plate structure. When attached, the planar sections of the first and second plates contact each other. Also, the flanges are parallel to each other, extend in the same direction, and are positioned to abut opposing surfaces of a mounting base. The third plate includes a planar section and a mounting surface connected to the planar section. The mounting surface is configured to receive a mounting device for the antenna. The attachment device clamps the mounting base between the third plate and the plate structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2009
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Applicant: DISH Network L.L.C.
    Inventors: Jason S. Schmidt, David Lettkeman, Eric Bolze