Feedhorn for parabolic antennae

Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a feed horn for parabolic antennae showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a side elevational view;

FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view; and

FIG. 5 is another side elevational view.

The characteristic features of our design are the extension of the circular waveguide portion of the feed horn beyond the concentric rings and the base, which is comprised of a rectangular waveguide and a bottom rectangular flange.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
4168504 September 18, 1979 Davis
Other references
  • KLM, Morgan Hill, Calif., "Satellite TV Components" Literature, First Published 2-81, Concentric Feedhorn. Chaparral Communications, Los Altos, CA, Ad First Published 4-81, "Super Feed".
Patent History
Patent number: D272910
Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 8, 1981
Date of Patent: Mar 6, 1984
Assignee: Chaparral Communications, Inc. (San Jose, CA)
Inventors: Robert B. Taggart (Portola Valley, CA), Howard H. Taylor (San Andreas, CA)
Primary Examiner: Jane E. Corrigan
Attorney: F. D. LaRiviere
Application Number: 6/271,815
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D14/90