Patents by Inventor Frank Mierke

Frank Mierke 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: 7626547
    Abstract: A patch antenna comprising an electrically conductive ground plane; a first dielectric substrate layer arranged on said ground plane and having a first relative permittivity; at least one electrically conductive effective area arranged on the first dielectric substrate layer and electrically connected to one end of an electrically conductive feed line; at least one second dielectric substrate layer arranged on the effective area and having a second relative permittivity; whereby the second relative permittivity is larger or equal the first relative permittivity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: Kathrein-Werke KG
    Inventors: Gerald Schillmeier, Frank Mierke
  • Publication number: 20090262024
    Abstract: An improved multilayer antenna has patch assembly divided at least into two. It comprises, in addition to the primary patch element, a secondary patch additional element. The patch element and the patch additional element can be positioned toward one another and at least partly in one another to change the overall height thereof. The patch additional element is held by a separate holding and support means, preferably by a hood covering the entire antenna assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2008
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Applicant: KATHREIN-WERKE KG
    Inventors: Gerald Schillmeier, Frank Mierke
  • Patent number: 7460073
    Abstract: An RFID antenna system for a goods identification system with the following features: the RFID antenna device and/or a side limit receiving this RFID antenna device comprise(s) at least two antenna, the at least two antennae for the goods identification system (GIS) consist of patch antennae, the at least two patch antennae are arranged mutually offset in the direction of the passageway or passage region, or at least with one component mutually offset in the passage direction, and the at least two patch antennae are arranged at an equal spacing from a floor area of the passageway and/or on the same horizontal plane or offset thereto, and, more precisely, in such a way that a straight line laid through the center points and/or centers of gravity of at least two adjacent patch antennae encloses an angle ? with respect to a horizontal plane and/or a plane that is parallel to the floor space, which angle is ?45°.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: Kathrein-Werke KG
    Inventors: Gerald Schillmeier, Frank Mierke, Thomas Lankes
  • Publication number: 20080278375
    Abstract: A patch antenna comprising an electrically conductive ground plane; a first dielectric substrate layer arranged on said ground plane and having a first relative permittivity; at least one electrically conductive effective area arranged on the first dielectric substrate layer and electrically connected to one end of an electrically conductive feed line; at least one second dielectric substrate layer arranged on the effective area and having a second relative permittivity; whereby the second relative permittivity is larger or equal the first relative permittivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2005
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Applicant: KATHREIN-WERKE KG
    Inventors: Gerald Schillmeier, Frank Mierke
  • Publication number: 20080258976
    Abstract: An RFID antenna system for a goods identification system with the following features: the RFID antenna device and/or a side limit receiving this RFID antenna device comprise(s) at least two antenna, the at least two antennae for the goods identification system (GIS) consist of patch antennae, the at least two patch antennae are arranged mutually offset in the direction of the passageway or passage region, or at least with one component mutually offset in the passage direction, and the at least two patch antennae are arranged at an equal spacing from a floor area of the passageway and/or on the same horizontal plane or offset thereto, and, more precisely, in such a way that a straight line laid through the center points and/or centers of gravity of at least two adjacent patch antennae encloses an angle a with respect to a horizontal plane and/or a plane that is parallel to the floor space, which angle is ?45°.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2007
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Inventors: Gerald Schillmeier, Frank Mierke, Thomas Lankes
  • Publication number: 20080258994
    Abstract: An RFID antenna system with the following features: the RFID antenna device, with respect to the goods identification system (GIS) or a side limit receiving this RFID antenna device, comprises at least two antenna, the at least two antennae for the goods identification system (GIS) consist of patch antennae, the at least two patch antennae are arranged mutually offset in the direction of the passageway or passage region, or at least with one component mutually offset in the passage direction, and the at least two patch antennae are arranged at an equal spacing from a floor area of the passageway and/or on the same horizontal plane or offset thereto, and, more precisely, in such a way that a straight line laid through the center points and/or centers of gravity of at least two adjacent patch antennae encloses an angle ? with respect to a horizontal plane and/or a plane that is parallel to the floor space, which angle is ?45°.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2007
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Inventors: Gerald Schillmeier, Frank Mierke, Thomas Lankes
  • Publication number: 20080122697
    Abstract: A multilayer antenna of planar construction comprises an electrically conductive ground face and a conductive radiation face which is arranged with lateral spacing from the ground face and extends substantially parallel thereto. A dielectric carrier is arranged between the ground face and the radiation face. Above the radiation face there is a carrying means. Above the carrying means there is provided an electrically conductive patch element. The carrying means has a thickness or height which is less than the thickness or height of the patch element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2006
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Applicant: Kathrein-Werke KG
    Inventors: Frank Mierke, Gerald Schillmeier
  • Publication number: 20080042915
    Abstract: An improved tunable antenna of planar construction is distinguished by the following features: in plan view perpendicular to the effective surface (7), the electrically conductive structure (13, 113) completely or partially covers the effective surface (7), the electrically conductive structure (13, 113) is coupled and/or connected galvanically or capacitively or serially and/or with interposition with at least one electrical component (125) with the ground surface (3) and/or a chassis (B) located on a potential or ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2007
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Inventors: Gerald Schillmeier, Frank Mierke
  • Patent number: 7193572
    Abstract: The invention concerns a space craft, such as a telecommunication geostationary satellite, comprising a body, at lease one main telecommunication antenna having a specific orientation relative to the body, at least an omnidirectional antenna having a field of view opposite to that of the main antennae and at least a radiator extensible by tilting about an axis linked to the craft body between a slowing position wherein it is pressed against the body and an extended position. Said axis is positioned substantially in the plane of one surface of the body parallel to the orientation of the omnidirectional antenna and to the surfaces or the surface bearing the main antenna. The radiator tilts at an angle close to 180 o from a position wherein it is pressed against one surface bearing a solar panel to a position wherein it extends substantially in the plane of the surface which bears it when it is slowed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2007
    Assignee: Kathrein-Werke KG
    Inventors: Christian Magg, Peter Karl Prassmayer, Frank Mierke
  • Patent number: 7158082
    Abstract: The invention relates to an improved, low-height dual or multi-band antenna comprising surface transmitters, whose size varies in accordance with the frequency band to be transmitted. Said antenna is configured from a smaller surface transmitter that is located on top of a larger surface transmitter. The antenna is characterized by the following improved features: the dual or multi-band antenna is essentially configured as a one-piece punched and bent metal part; as a one-piece component, said antenna consists of at least two surface transmitters, which are electrically connected via a short-circuit; and at least the lowest surface transmitter for transmission in a lower frequency band and/or at least a surface transmitter that is lower than the surface transmitter for transmission in the highest frequency band have transmitter wings lying adjacent to their transmitter surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: Kathrein-Werke KG
    Inventors: Frank Mierke, Peter Karl Prassmayer
  • Patent number: 7034758
    Abstract: An improved antenna array comprises at least four antennas. One antenna receives satellite signals, especially digital satellite signals. One antenna receives terrestrial signals, particularly terrestrially transmitted radio programs. One antenna is provided for the mobile radio sector. One antenna determines the geoposition. The at least four antennas are disposed in a given order such that antenna, antenna, antenna, and antenna are located one behind another from one end of the chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Assignee: Kathrein-Werke KG
    Inventors: Florian Haidacher, Siegfried Mathiae, Frank Mierke, Marco Vothknecht, Peter Karl Prassmayer
  • Publication number: 20060012524
    Abstract: The invention relates to an improved, low-height dual or multi-band antenna comprising surface transmitters, whose size varies in accordance with the frequency band to be transmitted. Said antenna is configured from a smaller surface transmitter that is located on top of a larger surface transmitter. The antenna is characterised by the following improved features: the dual or multi-band antenna is essentially configured as a one-piece punched and bent metal part; as a one-piece component, said antenna consists of at least two surface transmitters, which are electrically connected via a short-circuit; and at least the lowest surface transmitter for transmission in a lower frequency band and/or at least a surface transmitters that is lower than the surface transmitter for transmission in the highest frequency band have transmitter wings lying adjacent to their transmitter surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2003
    Publication date: January 19, 2006
    Applicant: Kathrein-Werke KG
    Inventors: Frank Mierke, Peter Prassmayer
  • Publication number: 20050219131
    Abstract: An improved antenna array comprises at least four antennas. One antenna receives satellite signals, especially digital satellite signals. One antenna receives terrestrial signals, particularly terrestrially transmitted radio programs. One antenna is provided for the mobile radio sector. One antenna determines the geoposition. The at least four antennas are disposed in a given order such that antenna, antenna, antenna, and antenna are located one behind another from one end of the chassis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2004
    Publication date: October 6, 2005
    Applicant: KATHREIN-WERKE KG
    Inventors: Florian Haidacher, Siegfried Mathiae, Frank Mierke, Marco Vothknecht, Peter Prassmayer
  • Publication number: 20050062658
    Abstract: The invention concerns a space craft, such as a telecommunication geostationary satellite, comprising a body, at lease one main telecommunication antenna having a specific orientation relative to the body, at least an onmidirectional antenna having a field of view opposite to that of the main antennae and at least a radiator extensible by tilting about an axis linked to the craft body between a slowing position wherein it is pressed against the body and an extended position. Said axis is positioned substantially in the plane of one surface of the body parallel to the orientation of the omnidirectional antenna and to the surfaces or the surface bearing the main antenna. The radiator tilts at an angle close to 180 o from a position wherein it is pressed against one surface bearing a solar panel to a position wherein it extends substantially in the plane of the surface which bears it when it is slowed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2003
    Publication date: March 24, 2005
    Applicant: Kathrein-Werke KG
    Inventors: Christian Magg, Peter Prassmayer, Frank Mierke