Patents by Inventor Stephen B. Chesebro

Stephen B. Chesebro 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).

  • Patent number: 4755822
    Abstract: A low cost antenna mount is disclosed for mechanically securing an antenna to an electronic device and simultaneously providing assurance of good electrical contact with the input circuitry of the device. An antenna base (1) with a machined groove (2) is inserted through a hole (4) in a molded plastic antenna housing (5). An integral electrical contact and cam follower (7) is secured to the interior of the antenna housing (5). A cam (15) is used for moving the integral electrical contact (7) and cam follower (7) into mechanical and electrical contact with the antenna base (1). The cam follower (7) is formed from a single strip of spring metal and is bent at three places to form a guide (6) for receiving the antenna base (1) as it is inserted into the hole (4) in the antenna mount. The cam follower (7) is biased to follow the inclined surface of the cam (15) as it is rotated to securely lock the antenna base (1) in place and simultaneously make good electrical contact therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1986
    Date of Patent: July 5, 1988
    Assignee: RCA Licensing Corporation
    Inventor: Stephen B. Chesebro