Patents by Inventor Michael L. Bletz

Michael L. Bletz 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).

  • On the glass antenna system
    Patent number: 5959587
    Abstract: The present invention provides a connector for a glass antenna system having a coil, a first mounting member electrically secured to a first end of the coil, and a second mounting member electrically secured to a second end of the coil. The second mounting member includes an arrangement to permit electrical connection of the connector to a ground. The connector is provided with an arrangement such that the first and second mounting members may be secured to a glass substrate. In one particular embodiment of the invention, the coil is formed from copper wire and includes a ferrite core which extends through the coil. In addition, the first mounting member includes an arrangement to permit electrical connection of the connector to a radio signal receiving device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1999
    Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald L. McHenry, Michael L. Bletz