Patents by Inventor Michael Dolson

Michael Dolson 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).

  • Mounting mechanism for securing an antenna in a level measurement device
    Patent number: 7009577
    Abstract: A mounting mechanism for detachably coupling an antenna to a level measurement device. The mounting mechanism is coupled to the housing of the level measurement device and comprises an outer ring and an inner ring. The inner ring has a centred opening for receiving an end of the antenna. The inner ring is coupled to the outer ring and rotatable with respect to the outer ring between a locking or engaged position and an unlocking or release position. The inner ring includes one or more cams or pawls, which engage the end of the antenna when in the locked or engaged position. The cams or pawls may include a gripping surface for further securing the antenna end when in the locked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Assignee: Siemens Milltronics Process Instruments, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Dolson