Patents by Inventor Michael D. Zinanti

Michael D. Zinanti 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).

  • Compact planar antenna
    Patent number: 6664926
    Abstract: A compact planar antenna is disclosed wherein a radiating element in the shape of a right triangle is formed on a substrate. A ground plane may be positioned on one or both sides of the substrate. In one embodiment, the radiating elements are positioned on the substrate in groups of two or more in close proximity to one another. In another embodiment, the radiating elements are arranged in an array.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: Centurion Wireless Tech., Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Zinanti, Shanna Carroll French, Randy C. Bancroft, Kenneth T. Lawson, Jr., Blaine R. Bateman
  • Multi-band planar antenna
    Patent number: 6661380
    Abstract: A compact planar antenna is disclosed wherein a radiating element in the shape of a right triangle is formed on a substrate. A ground plane may be positioned on one or both sides of the substrate. A slot extends into the radiating element from one side thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Assignee: Centurion Wireless Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Randy C. Bancroft, Michael D. Zinanti, Kenneth T. Lawson, Jr., Shanna Carroll French, Blaine R. Bateman
  • MULTI-BAND PLANAR ANTENNA
    Publication number: 20030156064
    Abstract: A compact, multi-band planar antenna for wireless communication devices is disclosed and which comprises a dielectric substrate having a first radiating element formed on one side thereof. The radiating element has a triangular shape and has an opening formed therein. A ground plane element is formed on the other side of the substrate. Various embodiments of the antenna are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2002
    Publication date: August 21, 2003
    Inventors: Randy C. Bancroft, Kenneth T. Lawson, Michael D. Zinanti, Shanna Carroll French, Blaine R. Bateman
  • Multi-band planar antenna
    Patent number: 6603429
    Abstract: A compact, multi-band planar antenna for wireless communication devices is disclosed and which comprises a dielectric substrate having a first radiating element formed on one side thereof. The radiating element has a triangular shape and has an opening formed therein. A ground plane element is formed on the other side of the substrate. Various embodiments of the antenna are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2003
    Assignee: Centurion Wireless Tech., Inc.
    Inventors: Randy C. Bancroft, Kenneth T. Lawson, Jr., Michael D. Zinanti, Shanna Carroll French, Blaine R. Bateman