Patents by Inventor Mike Potemra

Mike Potemra 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).

  • Electromagnetic interface secured by using an indirect compression force to slidably engage first and second force transfer features
    Patent number: 9035728
    Abstract: In an example embodiment, an electromagnetic interface can comprise: a first component comprising a first waveguide channel, a first interface surface, and a first force transfer feature; a second component comprising a second waveguide channel, a second interface surface, and a second force transfer feature; and a fastener that can be configured to force the first force transfer feature in sliding engagement with the second force transfer feature. The first and second force transfer features can be configured to interoperate to create an indirect force holding the first interface surface in contact with the second interface surface and holding the first waveguide channel in alignment with the second waveguide channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: ViaSat, Inc.
    Inventors: Rob Zienkewicz, Mike Potemra
  • ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFACE USING INDIRECT COMPRESSION FORCE
    Publication number: 20140077903
    Abstract: In an example embodiment, an electromagnetic interface can comprise: a first component comprising a first waveguide channel, a first interface surface, and a first force transfer feature; a second component comprising a second waveguide channel, a second interface surface, and a second force transfer feature; and a fastener that can be configured to force the first force transfer feature in sliding engagement with the second force transfer feature. The first and second force transfer features can be configured to interoperate to create an indirect force holding the first interface surface in contact with the second interface surface and holding the first waveguide channel in alignment with the second waveguide channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: VIASAT, INC.
    Inventors: Rob Zienkewicz, Mike Potemra