Parabolic slat antenna

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Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view showing our new design for a parabolic slat antenna according to the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a front plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a side elevational view thereof opposite to that shown in FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a rear plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 shows the interfitting of slats according to our new design for the present invention.

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Patent History
Patent number: D418841
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 1, 1999
Date of Patent: Jan 11, 2000
Assignee: Espey Mfg & Electronics Corp. (Saratoga Springs, NY)
Inventors: Seymour Saslow (Saratoga Springs, NY), Stephen Erickson (Saratoga Springs, NY)
Primary Examiner: Louis S. Zarfas
Assistant Examiner: Gregory Andoll
Law Firm: Weingram & Associates P.C.
Application Number: 0/101,364
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Bowl Or Dish Type For Satellite Signal Reception (D14/231)
International Classification: 1403;