Patents by Inventor Michael F. Bonczyk
Michael F. Bonczyk 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: 11211684Abstract: A communications antenna includes: an elongate reflector comprising a plurality of panels that define a regular polygonal profile, the reflector having a longitudinal axis; a plurality of circuit boards, each of the circuit boards mounted to a respective reflector panel; a plurality of subsets of radiating elements, each subset of radiating elements mounted in a column on a front surface of a respective circuit board; and a plurality of phase cables, each of the phase cables being mounted to two circuit boards disposed on diametrically opposed reflector panels, the phase cables being positioned forwardly of the circuit boards.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2018Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Joy Huang, Calvin Dickerson, Michael F. Bonczyk, Gangyi Deng, Peter J. Bisiules, Xiangyang Ai
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Patent number: 10944155Abstract: A standard RF connector assembly for wireless communications antenna system. The RF connector assembly includes a first connector housing incorporating an RF connector, the housing including a first latch plate attached to the housing and has at least two toggle mounts. A toggle is attached to each toggle mount and each toggle includes a metal band pivotably attached to the toggle. A second connector housing incorporating a second RF connector includes a second latch plate attached to the second housing and has at least two tabs configured to be engaged by the metal bands to secure the first and second housing into latched engagement with each other.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2016Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Calvin J. Dickerson, Duy Khanh Tran, Michael F. Bonczyk, John W. Orem, Eddie Ray Bradley
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Publication number: 20200350655Abstract: A communications antenna includes: an elongate reflector comprising a plurality of panels that define a regular polygonal profile, the reflector having a longitudinal axis; a plurality of circuit boards, each of the circuit boards mounted to a respective reflector panel; a plurality of subsets of radiating elements, each subset of radiating elements mounted in a column on a front surface of a respective circuit board; and a plurality of phase cables, each of the phase cables being mounted to two circuit boards disposed on diametrically opposed reflector panels, the phase cables being positioned forwardly of the circuit boards.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2018Publication date: November 5, 2020Inventors: Joy Huang, Calvin Dickerson, Michael F. Bonczyk, Gangyi Deng, Peter J. Bisiules, Xiangyang Ai
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Publication number: 20170373378Abstract: A standard RF connector assembly for wireless communications antenna system. The RF connector assembly includes a first connector housing incorporating an RF connector, the housing including a first latch plate attached to the housing and has at least two toggle mounts. A toggle is attached to each toggle mount and each toggle includes a metal band pivotably attached to the toggle. A second connector housing incorporating a second RF connector includes a second latch plate attached to the second housing and has at least two tabs configured to be engaged by the metal bands to secure the first and second housing into latched engagement with each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2016Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventors: Calvin J. DICKERSON, Duy Khanh TRAN, Michael F. BONCZYK, John W. OREM, Eddie Ray BRADLEY
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Patent number: 9780457Abstract: A multiple beam antenna system is described. The system may include a mounting structure, a first wireless access antenna, a second wireless access antenna, and a radio frequency lens. The first and second wireless access antennas may be mounted to the mounting structure. Columns of radiating elements of the first and second wireless access antennas may be aligned with the radio frequency lens. The radio frequency lens may be modular in a longitudinal or radial direction, or in both directions. The radio frequency lens may include a plurality of compartments arranged to form a first cylinder made up of concentric, coaxial cylinders and a plurality of dielectric materials in at least some of the plurality of compartments.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2014Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Eddie Ray Bradley, Igor E. Timofeev, Michael F. Bonczyk, William H. Burnett
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Patent number: 9450351Abstract: An RF interconnection module includes a housing having a perimeter, a capacitive coupling, and a float gasket disposed about the perimeter of the housing. When the housing is mounted in an opening, the float gasket is positioned between the housing and the opening. The float gasket may be made of an elastomer material and may include a plurality of outwardly extending ribs for movable securing the gasket in the opening. In addition, a mount assembly includes a bracket assembly attachable to a tower-mounted equipment and at least one jumper cable having at least one ohmic connector for connecting to the tower-mounted equipment and at least one capacitive connector. The capacitive connector may comprise an RF interconnection module mounted on the bracket assembly. The bracket assembly may be adjustable to accommodate tower mounted equipment of various sizes.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2015Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Julian R. Colapietro, Charles J. Boundelmonte, Michael F. Bonczyk, Jimmie I. Donaldson, Jr., Morgan C. Kurk, Ray K. Butler, Steven Lee Schmutzler, Calvin Dickerson
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Patent number: 9356382Abstract: An RF interconnection module includes a housing having a perimeter, a capacitive coupling, and a float gasket disposed about the perimeter of the housing. When the housing is mounted in an opening, the float gasket is positioned between the housing and the opening. The float gasket may be made of an elastomer material and may include a plurality of outwardly extending ribs for movable securing the gasket in the opening. In addition, a mount assembly includes a bracket assembly attachable to a tower-mounted equipment and at least one jumper cable having at least one ohmic connector for connecting to the tower-mounted equipment and at least one capacitive connector. The capacitive connector may comprise an RF interconnection module mounted on the bracket assembly. The bracket assembly may be adjustable to accommodate tower mounted equipment of various sizes.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2014Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Julian R. Colapietro, Charles J. Boundelmonte, Michael F. Bonczyk, Jimmie I. Donaldson, Jr., Morgan C. Kurk, Ray K. Butler, Steven Lee Schmutzler, Calvin Dickerson
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Publication number: 20160043515Abstract: An RF interconnection module includes a housing having a perimeter, a capacitive coupling, and a float gasket disposed about the perimeter of the housing. When the housing is mounted in an opening, the float gasket is positioned between the housing and the opening. The float gasket may be made of an elastomer material and may include a plurality of outwardly extending ribs for movable securing the gasket in the opening. In addition, a mount assembly includes a bracket assembly attachable to a tower-mounted equipment and at least one jumper cable having at least one ohmic connector for connecting to the tower-mounted equipment and at least one capacitive connector. The capacitive connector may comprise an RF interconnection module mounted on the bracket assembly. The bracket assembly may be adjustable to accommodate tower mounted equipment of various sizes.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2015Publication date: February 11, 2016Inventors: Julian R. Colapietro, Charles J. BOUNDELMONTE, Michael F. BONCZYK, Jimmie I. DONALDSON, JR., Morgan C. Kurk, Ray K. Butler, Steven Lee Schmutzler, Calvin Dickerson
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Patent number: 9172421Abstract: A modular wireless communications station includes a standard antenna interface, a wireless communications antenna, and a remote radio head. The standard interface includes an antenna mount for the wireless communications antenna and at least one radio head mount. The radio head mount includes at least one linear guided support structure. The wireless communications antenna includes a bracket configured to engage the antenna mount and at least one RF interconnection module, the wireless communications antenna being mounted on the antenna mount. The remote radio head(s) include a low friction car configured to engage the linear guided support structure of the standard interface and an RF connector configured to engage the RF interconnection module of the antenna. The remote radio head may slide into engagement with the antenna and locked into place.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2013Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Julian R. Colapietro, Charles J. Buondelmonte, Michael F. Bonczyk, Jimmie L. Donaldson, Jr., Morgan C. Kurk, Ray K. Butler, Steven Lee Schmutzler
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Publication number: 20150070230Abstract: A multiple beam antenna system is described. The system may include a mounting structure, a first wireless access antenna, a second wireless access antenna, and a radio frequency lens. The first and second wireless access antennas may be mounted to the mounting structure. Columns of radiating elements of the first and second wireless access antennas may be aligned with the radio frequency lens. The radio frequency lens may be modular in a longitudinal or radial direction, or in both directions. The radio frequency lens may include a plurality of compartments arranged to form a first cylinder made up of concentric, coaxial cylinders and a plurality of dielectric materials in at least some of the plurality of compartments.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2014Publication date: March 12, 2015Inventors: Eddie Ray Bradley, Igor E. Timofeev, Michael F. Bonczyk, Willaim H. Burnett
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Publication number: 20140315408Abstract: An RF interconnection module includes a housing having a perimeter, a capacitive coupling, and a float gasket disposed about the perimeter of the housing. When the housing is mounted in an opening, the float gasket is positioned between the housing and the opening. The float gasket may be made of an elastomer material and may include a plurality of outwardly extending ribs for movable securing the gasket in the opening. In addition, a mount assembly includes a bracket assembly attachable to a tower-mounted equipment and at least one jumper cable having at least one ohmic connector for connecting to the tower-mounted equipment and at least one capacitive connector. The capacitive connector may comprise an RF interconnection module mounted on the bracket assembly. The bracket assembly may be adjustable to accommodate tower mounted equipment of various sizes.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Inventors: Julian R. COLAPIETRO, Charles J. BUONDELMONTE, Michael F. BONCZYK, Jimmie L. DONALDSON, JR., Morgan C. Kurk, Ray K. BUTLER, Steven Lee SCHMUTZLER, Calvin DICKERSON
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Publication number: 20140179244Abstract: A modular wireless communications station includes a standard antenna interface, a wireless communications antenna, and a remote radio head. The standard interface includes an antenna mount for the wireless communications antenna and at least one radio head mount. The radio head mount includes at least one linear guided support structure. The wireless communications antenna includes a bracket configured to engage the antenna mount and at least one RF interconnection module, the wireless communications antenna being mounted on the antenna mount. The remote radio head(s) include a low friction car configured to engage the linear guided support structure of the standard interface and an RF connector configured to engage the RF interconnection module of the antenna. The remote radio head may slide into engagement with the antenna and locked into place.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Inventors: Julian R. COLAPIETRO, Charles J. Buondelmonte, Michael F. Bonczyk, Jimmie L. Donaldson, JR., Morgan C. Kurk, Ray K. Butler, Steven Lee Schmutzler
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Publication number: 20090102738Abstract: An antenna includes radiating elements and a ground structure formed as a single unitary conductive member, the radiating elements extending from the ground structure such that some of the radiating elements are spaced from the ground structure on a first side thereof, others of the radiating elements being spaced from the ground structure on a second side thereof. The antenna may be an omnidirectional antenna and the single conductive member may be formed as a single metal sheet.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2007Publication date: April 23, 2009Applicant: ANDREW CORPORATIONInventor: Michael F. Bonczyk
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Patent number: 7173572Abstract: A dual band, dual pole, variable downtilt, 90 degree azimuth beamwidth antenna (10). The antenna includes dipole elements (12, 14) forming both a PCS band and a cellular band antenna. The PCS band antenna has two sections disposed each side of the cellular band antenna, the elements of each being positioned 90° with respect to the other. A microstrip feed network formed upon a common PC board (18) feeds the respective dipole elements, and has serpentine portions with a corresponding dielectric member slideable thereover to establish the phase of the associated dipole antennas and achieve a linear downtilt of the respective antenna array. A slide rod adjustment assembly (100) provides unitary movement of the dielectric members between two different slide rods. These dielectric members are secured with adhesive to the respective slide rods to achieve good dielectric control and no use of hardware.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2003Date of Patent: February 6, 2007Assignee: Andrew CorporationInventors: Anthony Teillet, Michael F. Bonczyk, Igor Timofeev, Kevin Le, T. Huy Cao