Patents Assigned to Trivec-Avant Corporation
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Patent number: 10923827Abstract: Embodiments of a wide band multi-polarization antenna system are described, which can be attached to the back or front of a soldier's vest or backpack. The antenna system can allow for release of pre-shaped integral radiating elements that spring into a geometric configuration suitable for circular polarization radiation or linear polarization over a desired band of frequencies. The antenna system can provide, when collapsed, linear polarized line-of sight capability over a wide band of frequencies. In a collapsed low-profile state, the antenna system can remain on the soldier, but out of the way for maneuvering.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2019Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: Trivec-Avant CorporationInventors: Allen R. Muesse, Steven R. Mills, John E. Fenick, Fernando J. Navarro, David F. Macy
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Patent number: 10389032Abstract: Embodiments of a wide band multi-polarization antenna system are described, which can be attached to the back or front of a soldier's vest or backpack. The antenna system can allow for release of pre-shaped integral radiating elements that spring into a geometric configuration suitable for circular polarization radiation or linear polarization over a desired band of frequencies. The antenna system can provide, when collapsed, linear polarized line-of sight capability over a wide band of frequencies. In a collapsed low-profile state, the antenna system can remain on the soldier, but out of the way for maneuvering.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2018Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: Trivec-Avant CorporationInventors: Allen R. Muesse, Steven R. Mills, John E. Fenick, Fernando J. Navarro, David F. Macy
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Patent number: 10243273Abstract: Embodiments of a wide band multi-polarization antenna system are described, which can be attached to the back or front of a soldier's vest or backpack. The antenna system can allow for release of pre-shaped integral radiating elements that spring into a geometric configuration suitable for circular polarization radiation or linear polarization over a desired band of frequencies. The antenna system can provide, when collapsed, linear polarized line-of sight capability over a wide band of frequencies. In a collapsed low-profile state, the antenna system can remain on the soldier, but out of the way for maneuvering.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2018Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: Trivec-Avant CorporationInventors: Allen R. Muesse, Steven R. Mills, John E. Fenick, Fernando J. Navarro, David F. Macy
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Patent number: 10020585Abstract: Embodiments of a wide band multi-polarization antenna system are described, which can be attached to the back or front of a soldier's vest or backpack. The antenna system can allow for release of pre-shaped integral radiating elements that spring into a geometric configuration suitable for circular polarization radiation or linear polarization over a desired band of frequencies. The antenna system can provide, when collapsed, linear polarized line-of sight capability over a wide band of frequencies. In a collapsed low-profile state, the antenna system can remain on the soldier, but out of the way for maneuvering.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2017Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Assignee: Trivec-Avant CorporationInventors: Allen R. Muesse, Steven R. Mills, John E. Fenick, Fernando J. Navarro, David F. Macy
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Patent number: 9711859Abstract: Embodiments of a wide band multi-polarization antenna system are described, which can be attached to the back or front of a soldier's vest or backpack. The antenna system can allow for release of pre-shaped integral radiating elements that spring into a geometric configuration suitable for circular polarization radiation or linear polarization over a desired band of frequencies. The antenna system can provide, when collapsed, linear polarized line-of sight capability over a wide band of frequencies. In a collapsed low-profile state, the antenna system can remain on the soldier, but out of the way for maneuvering.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2013Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: Trivec-Avant CorporationInventors: Allen R. Muesse, Steven R. Mills, John E. Fenick, Fernando J. Navarro, David F. Macy
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Patent number: 8890757Abstract: An antenna system for satellite communication, mounted on a moving platform, includes an antenna assembly, a control and display unit, and an antenna steering unit. The antenna assembly includes mounted on an antenna mast. The antenna steering unit includes a support housing, a rotary joint comprising a BNC connector, an electronic magnetic compass. an angular velocity-sensing gyroscope, a global positioning system receiver, a signal processor and a motor. The direction of the antenna's azimuth axis is determined based on the heading of the moving platform determined by the signal processor. In one embodiment, the director elements, the antenna mast and the azimuth mast are all articulated on flexible joints comprising a cable and spring mechanism allowing the director elements to fold toward the antenna mast and allowing the antenna assembly to fold toward the azimuth mast for stowing.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2011Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Trivec-Avant CorporationInventors: David F. Macy, Timothy E. Macy, Steven R. Mills, John E. Fenick
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Patent number: 8860617Abstract: A multiband antenna includes one or more first antennas embedded within a second antenna. The one or more first antennas can include a folded dipole, and the second antenna can include a monopole. The folded dipole and the monopole may operate at different resonant frequencies. Because the folded dipole is embedded in the monopole, rather than being a separate antenna, near-field coupling between the antennas may be reduced, resulting in enhanced radiation patterns by one or both antennas. More complex antenna structures can also be constructed having multiple antennas embedded within one or more antennas.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2011Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Trivec-Avant CorporationInventor: John E. Fenick
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Patent number: 8259020Abstract: An antenna system for satellite communication, mounted on a moving platform, includes an antenna assembly, a control and display unit, and an antenna steering unit. The antenna assembly includes a dipole driven element assembly and at least one director element mounted on an antenna mast. The antenna steering unit includes a support housing, a rotary joint comprising a BNC connector, an electronic magnetic compass. an angular velocity-sensing gyroscope, a global positioning system receiver, a signal processor and a motor. The direction of the antenna's azimuth axis is determined based on the heading of the moving platform determined by the signal processor. In one embodiment, the director elements, the antenna mast and the azimuth mast are all articulated on flexible joints comprising a cable and spring mechanism allowing the director elements to fold toward the antenna mast and allowing the antenna assembly to fold toward the azimuth mast for stowing.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2009Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Trivec-Avant CorporationInventors: David F. Macy, Timothy E. Macy, Steven R. Mills