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).
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Patent number: 8698692Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 13, 2013Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Dish Network L.L.C.Inventor: David Lettkeman
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Publication number: 20130256480Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2013Publication date: October 3, 2013Applicant: DISH Network, L.L.C.Inventor: David Lettkeman
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Patent number: 8531347Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 4, 2009Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignees: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C., DISH Network L.L.C.Inventors: Morgan H. Kirby, Tina Zhang, David Lettkeman
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Patent number: 8462075Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 23, 2010Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: DISH Network L.L.C.Inventor: David Lettkeman
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Patent number: 8081139Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 11, 2009Date of Patent: December 20, 2011Assignee: DISH Network L.L.C.Inventors: Jason S. Schmidt, David Lettkeman, Eric Bolze
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Publication number: 20110205142Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2010Publication date: August 25, 2011Applicant: DISH Network L.L.C.Inventor: David Lettkeman
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Publication number: 20110083399Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2009Publication date: April 14, 2011Applicant: DISH NETWORK L.L.C.Inventors: David Lettkeman, Kevin S. Holle
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Publication number: 20110032172Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2009Publication date: February 10, 2011Applicants: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C., DISH Network L.L.C.Inventors: Morgan H. Kirby, Tina Zhang, David Lettkeman
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Publication number: 20090315804Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2009Publication date: December 24, 2009Applicant: DISH Network L.L.C.Inventors: Jason S. Schmidt, David Lettkeman, Eric Bolze