Patents by Inventor Wayne A. Lien

Wayne A. Lien 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).

  • RF antenna with unitary ground plane and surface mounting structure
    Patent number: 6606065
    Abstract: A radio frequency (RF) antenna of the present invention generally comprises an electrical conductor and a unitary metallic surface mounting structure. The electrical conductor, which performs the radiator function, is secured to the surface mounting structure so that the electrical conductor may use the surface mounting structure not only as a surface mount but additionally as a ground plane. The surface mounting structure is presented in a cross-configuration having outward extending arms. The arms perform the ground plane function and are bent to a desired angle to produce a desired radiation pattern and/or impedance. A plastic radome with a metallic insert is preferably used to cover the electrical conductor and to secure the electrical conductor to the surface mounting structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2003
    Assignee: Itron, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert K. Payne, Wayne A. Lien
  • RF ANTENNA WITH UNITARY GROUND PLANE AND SURFACE MOUNTING STRUCTURE
    Publication number: 20030137467
    Abstract: A radio frequency (RF) antenna of the present invention generally comprises an electrical conductor and a unitary metallic surface mounting structure. The electrical conductor, which performs the radiator function, is secured to the surface mounting structure so that the electrical conductor may use the surface mounting structure not only as a surface mount but additionally as a ground plane. The surface mounting structure is presented in a cross-configuration having outward extending arms. The arms perform the ground plane function and are bent to a desired angle to produce a desired radiation pattern and/or impedance. A plastic radome with a metallic insert is preferably used to cover the electrical conductor and to secure the electrical conductor to the surface mounting structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2002
    Publication date: July 24, 2003
    Inventors: Robert K. Payne, Wayne A. Lien