Patents by Inventor Eric Vignolle

Eric Vignolle 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).

  • Patent number: 8547290
    Abstract: A device for conveying signals for a mobile antenna positioner is provided. The device comprises a waveguide with a conductive structure including a first end connected to the antenna, and a second end connected to the mount of the positioner, wherein the waveguide has a continuous structure, each of its ends being attached by means allowing a range of movement of the waveguide in order to limit the bending forces of said guide and to reduce the force applied to the attachment means during the movements of the positioner. The device applies notably to communication systems with mobile antennas, and more particularly to the production of antenna stations comprising antenna positioners with a wide range of movement in relative bearing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Thales
    Inventors: Thierry Schertz, Eric Vignolle
  • Publication number: 20110095959
    Abstract: A device for conveying signals for a mobile antenna positioner includes a waveguide with a conductive structure, a first end of which is connected to the antenna, a second end being connected to the mount of the positioner. The waveguide has a continuous structure, each of its ends being attached by means allowing a range of movement of the waveguide in order to limit the bending forces of the guide and to reduce the force applied to the attachment means during the movements of the positioner. The invention applies notably to communication systems with mobile antennas, and more particularly to the production of antenna stations including antenna positioners with a wide range of movement in relative bearing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2008
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Applicant: THALES
    Inventors: Thierry Schertz, Eric Vignolle