Patents by Inventor Lael D. King
Lael D. King 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).
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Patent number: 7570222Abstract: A method for positioning a dielectric dome covered satellite dish adapted to be connected to a satellite receiver, by inputting an elevation command into a control console corresponding to a geographic location of the satellite dish and then depressing a single key on the control console to activate an azimuth drive system on the satellite dish. The operator depresses any key on the console to stop azimuth rotation of the satellite dish upon viewing a satellite signal. The satellite signal is fine tuned by appropriately depressing the right arrow key, a left arrow key, an up arrow key, or a down arrow key to effect pointing of the satellite dish.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2007Date of Patent: August 4, 2009Assignee: King ControlsInventor: Lael D. King
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Publication number: 20080136722Abstract: A method for positioning a dielectric dome covered satellite dish adapted to be connected to a satellite receiver, by inputting an elevation command into a control console corresponding to a geographic location of the satellite dish and then depressing a single key on the control console to activate an azimuth drive system on the satellite dish. The operator depresses any key on the console to stop azimuth rotation of the satellite dish upon viewing a satellite signal. The satellite signal is fine tuned by appropriately depressing the right arrow key, a left arrow key, an up arrow key, or a down arrow key to effect pointing of the satellite dish.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventor: Lael D. King
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Patent number: 7372428Abstract: A dish antenna having a multiple contact connector assembly for utilization with one or more viewing systems or other systems such as two-way data exchange systems including satellite receivers and/or television receivers. The single positionable dish can be positioned azimuthally and elevationally to access satellite signals which are then distributed to one or more viewing or other systems. The dish antenna receives and distributes satellite signals utilizing an LNB (low noise block) and a multiple contact connector assembly which features a multiple contact rotary male connector and a multiple contact rotary female connector which mutually engage each other in rotary and sliding contact for multiple circuit passthrough of satellite signals, control voltages and the like in order that one or more viewing or other systems can be used to view or otherwise employ multiple and different channels simultaneously and in order that no cable wrap-up will occur.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2006Date of Patent: May 13, 2008Assignee: King ControlsInventor: Lael D. King
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Patent number: 7342551Abstract: More reliable satellite television reception in moisture conditions is provided by recognizing the critical relationship between satellite signal transmissivity and the effects of superhydrophobocity. Instead of trying to use a hydrophobic or superhydrophobic coating or material to shed water from a satellite antenna, superhydrophobic materials and coatings are strategically utilized to minimize the impact of water on the transmissivity of the satellite signal through transmissive surfaces in the antenna system. In a preferred embodiment, an exterior surface of a feed horn cover is coated with a superhydrophobic material to maintain a more consistent satellite signal reception.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2004Date of Patent: March 11, 2008Assignee: Electronic Controlled SystemsInventor: Lael D. King
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Patent number: 7301505Abstract: A method for positioning a dielectric dome covered satellite dish adapted to be connected to a satellite receiver, by inputting an elevation command into a control console corresponding to a geographic location of the satellite dish and then depressing a single key on the control console to activate an azimuth drive system on the satellite dish. The operator depresses any key on the console to stop azimuth rotation of the satellite dish upon viewing a satellite signal. The satellite signal is fine tuned by appropriately depressing the right arrow key, a left arrow key, an up arrow key, or a down arrow key to effect pointing of the satellite dish.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2005Date of Patent: November 27, 2007Assignee: King ControlsInventor: Lael D. King
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Patent number: 6937199Abstract: A method for positioning a dielectric dome covered satellite dish adapted to be connected to a satellite receiver, by inputting an elevation command into a control console corresponding to a geographic location of the satellite dish and then depressing a single key on the control console to activate an azimuth drive system on the satellite dish. The operator depresses any key on the console to stop azimuth rotation of the satellite dish upon viewing a satellite signal. The satellite signal is fine tuned by appropriately depressing the right arrow key, a left arrow key, an up arrow key, or a down arrow key to effect pointing of the satellite dish.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2004Date of Patent: August 30, 2005Assignee: Electronic Controlled Systems, Inc.Inventor: Lael D. King
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Patent number: 6864846Abstract: A satellite locator system used with a motor home has a parabolic reflector antenna dish, feedhorn and signal converter mounted on a turntable supporting electronic controls and elevation and azimuth motors operable to rotate the turntable and change the elevation of the dish to locate and target a satellite. A plastic dome mounted on a base plate attached to the roof of the motor home encloses the dish, feedhorn, signal converter, turntable, electronic controls, and elevation and azimuth motors. The dome has an inner semi-hemispherical surface located close to the signal converter to improve the signal strength. A remote console wired to the electronic controls is operable to initiate the satellite search and monitor the status of the satellite search.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2003Date of Patent: March 8, 2005Inventor: Lael D. King
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Publication number: 20040227655Abstract: A method for positioning a dielectric dome covered satellite dish adapted to be connected to a satellite receiver, by inputting an elevation command into a control console corresponding to a geographic location of the satellite dish and then depressing a single key on the control console to activate an azimuth drive system on the satellite dish. The operator depresses any key on the console to stop azimuth rotation of the satellite dish upon viewing a satellite signal. The satellite signal is fine tuned by appropriately depressing the right arrow key, a left arrow key, an up arrow key, or a down arrow key to effect pointing of the satellite dish.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2004Publication date: November 18, 2004Inventor: Lael D. King
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Publication number: 20040160375Abstract: A satellite locator system used with a motor home has a parabolic reflector antenna dish, feedhorn and signal converter mounted on a turntable supporting electronic controls and elevation and azimuth motors operable to rotate the turntable and change the elevation of the dish to locate and target a satellite. A plastic dome mounted on a base plate attached to the roof of the motor home encloses the dish, feedhorn, signal converter, turntable, electronic controls, and elevation and azimuth motors. The dome has an inner semi-hemispherical surface located close to the signal converter to improve the signal strength. A remote console wired to the electronic controls is operable to initiate the satellite search and monitor the status of the satellite search.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2003Publication date: August 19, 2004Inventor: Lael D. King
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Patent number: 6710749Abstract: A satellite locator system used with a motor home has a parabolic reflector antenna dish, feedhorn and signal converter mounted on a turntable supporting electronic controls and elevation and azimuth motors operable to rotate the turntable and change the elevation of the dish to locate and target a satellite. A plastic dome mounted on a base plate attached to the roof of the motor home encloses the dish, feedhorn, signal converter, turntable, electronic controls, and elevation and azimuth motors. The dome has an inner semi-hemispherical surface located close to the signal converter to improve the signal strength. A remote console wired to the electronic controls is operable to initiate the satellite search and monitor the status of the satellite search.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2003Date of Patent: March 23, 2004Assignee: King ControlsInventor: Lael D. King
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Publication number: 20030214449Abstract: A satellite locator system used with a motor home has a parabolic reflector antenna dish, feedhorn and signal converter mounted on a turntable supporting electronic controls and elevation and azimuth motors operable to rotate the turntable and change the elevation of the dish to locate and target a satellite. A plastic dome mounted on a base plate attached to the roof of the motor home encloses the dish, feedhorn, signal converter, turntable, electronic controls, and elevation and azimuth motors. The dome has an inner semi-hemispherical surface located close to the signal converter to improve the signal strength. A remote console wired to the electronic controls is operable to initiate the satellite search and monitor the status of the satellite search.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2003Publication date: November 20, 2003Applicant: King ControlsInventor: Lael D. King
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Patent number: 6538612Abstract: A satellite locator system used with a motor home has a parabolic reflector antenna dish, feedhorn and signal converter mounted on a turntable supporting electronic controls and elevation and azimuth motors operable to rotate the turntable and change the elevation of the dish to locate and target a satellite. A plastic dome mounted on a base plate attached to the roof of the motor home encloses the dish, feedhorn, signal converter, turntable, electronic controls, and elevation and azimuth motors. The dome has an inner semi-hemispherical surface located close to the signal converter to improve the signal strength. A remote console wired to the electronic controls is operable to initiate the satellite search and monitor the status of the satellite search.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2000Date of Patent: March 25, 2003Inventor: Lael D. King
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Patent number: 6136184Abstract: A liquid chemical delivery system (20) has a pump (27) driven by an electric motor (28) to draw a liquid from a bottle (21) and dispenses the liquid into a septic system (12). Separate independent controls (36,37) connect the electric motor (28) with a source of electric power (34). One of the controls (253) has a wireless remote switch (273) operable to trigger an electronic control unit (268) to activate the electric motor (228) that drives the pump (227) to deliver liquid to the septic system (212).Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 1999Date of Patent: October 24, 2000Inventor: Lael D. King
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Patent number: 4887684Abstract: A control system for use with the throttle linkage of a motor vehicle to limit the speed of the motor vehicle to a predetermined level. The control system comprises a speed sensor communicatively connected to the motor vehicle which outputs electrical signals which are a function of the speed of the motor vehicle. An acutation control unit is connected to the speed sensor. The actuation control unit receives the output signals from the speed sensor and has a control circuit for processing the output signals to provide electrical control signals when the motor vehicle attains the predetermined level and an actuator responsive to the control signals. The control system further comprises a linkage mechanism connected to the throttle linkage. The linkage mechanism is communicatively connected to the actuator so that the actuator controls the throttle linkage.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 1987Date of Patent: December 19, 1989Assignee: Electronic Control Systems, Inc.Inventor: Lael D. King
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Patent number: 4867261Abstract: A control system for use with the throttle linkage of a motor vehicle to regulate the speed of the motor vehicle at a predetermined level. The control system comprises a speed sensor communicatively connected to the motor vehicle which outputs signals which are a function of the speed of the motor vehicle. A control unit is connected to the speed sensor. The control unit receives the output signals from the speed sensor and has a control circuit for processing the output signals to provide electrical control signals and a drive mechanism responsive to the control signals. The control unit further comprises a linear actuator linked to the throttle by a cable. The linear actuator is communicatively connected to the throttle linkage so that the linear actuator moves the throttle to control the speed of the vehicle. The control system has a clutch connected to the control unit for engaging the drive mechanism with the linear actuator.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 1987Date of Patent: September 19, 1989Assignee: Electronic Control Systems, Inc.Inventor: Lael D. King