Patents by Inventor Michael Middeke

Michael Middeke 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).

  • Antenna alignment system and method
    Patent number: 6580391
    Abstract: An antenna alignment apparatus and alignment method is used to effectively position an antenna used in a satellite communication system on the satellite orbital arc, and to ensure that a proper antenna polarization is achieved during installation or alignment of a remote station antenna. The apparatus includes a secondary receiving device mounted on the feed arm of the antenna at a specified distance from the primary receiving device located on the primary plane of the antenna. An antenna using this system and method may be properly aligned on the orbital arc using only simple receiving equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2003
    Assignee: Hughes Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Walter Kepley, Paul Gaske, Michael Middeke