Patents by Inventor Steve Kovar

Steve Kovar 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: 12176996
    Abstract: A portable antenna terminal includes a deck on which is mounted a storage frame, and on which there is also supported an antenna that includes a kingpost shaft and a modular reflector that is formed from a plurality of reflector panels and a central reflector hub. The storage frame defines a storage space for storing the plurality of reflector panels and a receptacle for secured reception of the reflector hub. When fully loaded with all terminal components, the terminal has a total weight of equal to or less than 10,000 lbs., preferably equal to or less than 7,500 lbs., and more preferably equal to or less than 5,000 lbs. In a storage configuration, with the modular antenna components secured in stored positions, the terminal has dimensions equal to or less than 84 in. L×104 in. W×92 in. H.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: DATAPATH, INC.
    Inventors: Brad Majeres, Chris Chechele, Michael Hicks, Steve Kovar, Thomas Holman
  • Publication number: 20220286200
    Abstract: A portable antenna terminal includes a deck on which is mounted a storage frame, and on which there is also supported an antenna that includes a kingpost shaft and a modular reflector that is formed from a plurality of reflector panels and a central reflector hub. The storage frame defines a storage space for storing the plurality of reflector panels and a receptacle for secured reception of the reflector hub. When fully loaded with all terminal components, the terminal has a total weight of equal to or less than 10,000 lbs., preferably equal to or less than 7,500 lbs., and more preferably equal to or less than 5,000 lbs. In a storage configuration, with the modular antenna components secured in stored positions, the terminal has dimensions equal to or less than 84 in. L×104 in. W×92 in. H.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2022
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Inventors: Brad Majeres, Chris Chechele, Michael Hicks, Steve Kovar, Thomas Holman