Patents by Inventor Ronald L. Boster

Ronald L. Boster 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).

  • Heating system for microwave antenna reflector and method for making the same
    Patent number: 5945955
    Abstract: A parabolic reflective antenna having a front concave surface and a rear convex surface. The reflective antenna including a heating assembly for preventing and removing ice and snow during cold weather. The heating assembly includes first and second woven supporting structures. A heating element is supported between the first and second supporting structures, the first and second woven supporting structures being interposed between the front and rear surfaces of the antenna. Heat generated from the heating element emanates to the front concave surface of the reflective antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1999
    Assignee: Channel Master LLC
    Inventors: Kelly R. Glover, Ronald L. Boster