Patents by Inventor Tom Tulloch

Tom Tulloch 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).

  • Method of and apparatus for antenna alignment
    Patent number: 6657598
    Abstract: An alignment mechanism to assist in antenna alignment is described. The alignment mechanism has a first attachment element for removably attaching to an antenna mounting member, a threaded sleeve member affixed to the first attachment element, a threaded bushing for threadably engaging the threaded sleeve member, and a handle member provided for rotating the threaded bushing. A second attachment element is provided for removably attaching to an antenna mounting base member. The second attachment element is operatively connected to the threaded bushing. A biasing member is adapted for biasing the first attachment member apart from the second attachment member. An adjustment member is threadably connected to the second attachment element and operatively connected to the threaded bushing, the adjustment member for selectively adjusting an axial distance between the first attachment member and the second attachment member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Assignee: Andrew Corporation
    Inventor: Tom Tulloch
  • Method of and apparatus for antenna alignment
    Publication number: 20030071762
    Abstract: An alignment mechanism to assist in antenna alignment is described. The alignment mechanism has a first attachment element for removably attaching to an antenna mounting member, a threaded sleeve member affixed to the first attachment element, a threaded bushing for threadably engaging the threaded sleeve member, and a handle member provided for rotating the threaded bushing. A second attachment element is provided for removably attaching to an antenna mounting base member. The second attachment element is operatively connected to the threaded bushing. A biasing member is adapted for biasing the first attachment member apart from the second attachment member. An adjustment member is threadably connected to the second attachment element and operatively connected to the threaded bushing, the adjustment member for selectively adjusting an axial distance between the first attachment member and the second attachment member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2001
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Inventor: Tom Tulloch