Patents Examined by William Sykes
  • Satellite dish antenna apparatus
    Patent number: 4766443
    Abstract: A satellite dish antenna having parabolic-shaped support ribs firmly engaging the sides of adjacent screen-mesh reflected petals along the entire longitudinal length of each petal. Each support rib having an upper reflective surface lying in the same plane as the surface of the reflective petal, under which is located a locking arrangement which engages adjacent reflective petals the entire length of the petal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1985
    Date of Patent: August 23, 1988
    Assignee: Winegard Company
    Inventors: John R. Winegard, Keith B. Cowan