With Support For Antenna, Reflector Or Director Patents (Class 343/878)
  • Patent number: 11881651
    Abstract: An apparatus for mounting an object having one or more electrical contacts within a vehicle, the object. The apparatus comprises a base configured to receive the object, the base comprising a mounting surface and a docking surface. A docking connector is coupled to the docking surface and is configured to electrically connect with the one or more electrical contacts of the object. The docking connector is movable relative to the docking surface between a first position and a second position. When the docking connector is electrically connected with the one or more electrical contacts of the object, a second main surface of the object is positioned obliquely relative to the mounting surface in the first position of the docking connector and the second main surface of the object is aligned in contact with the mounting surface in the second position of the docking connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: Havis, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Telesco, Mo Walton
  • Patent number: 11837775
    Abstract: A described example includes: an antenna formed in a first conductor layer on a device side surface of a multilayer package substrate, the multilayer package substrate including conductor layers spaced from one another by dielectric material and coupled to one another by conductive vertical connection layers, the multilayer package substrate having a board side surface opposite the device side surface; and a semiconductor die mounted to the device side surface of the multilayer package substrate spaced from and coupled to the antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Yiqi Tang, Rajen Manicon Murugan, Juan Alejandro Herbsommer
  • Patent number: 11831065
    Abstract: Systems and methods of modifying an existing antenna base station are provided. Such methods may comprise the steps of replacing legacy antenna support brackets (10) with a new mast clamp arrangement (200) coupled with a steering and locking unit (100).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Inventor: Dimitris Kolokotronis
  • Patent number: 11769947
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are disclosed of antenna assemblies configured for reception of television signals, such as high definition television (HDTV) signals. In an exemplary embodiment, an antenna assembly generally includes a VHF antenna element and a UHF antenna element. The VHF antenna element and the UHF antenna element may be parasitically coupled without a direct ohmic connection between the VHF antenna element and the UHF antenna element. The antenna assembly may be configured to be operable for receiving VHF and UHF high definition television signals without using a diplexer and a VHF balun.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: Antennas Direct, Inc.
    Inventors: John Edwin Ross, III, Joanne Nosiglia
  • Patent number: 11638360
    Abstract: An orientation-adjustment mechanism is provided, which is adapted to be affixed to a mounting surface. The orientation-adjustment mechanism includes a base, a rod, a joint unit, and a mounted member. The base is adapted to be affixed to the mounting surface. The rod includes a first section and a second section. The first section of the rod pivots on the base. The joint unit is disposed on the second section of the rod. The joint unit includes a plurality of joint-positioning portions. The joint-positioning portions include a first joint-positioning portion and a second joint-positioning portion. The mounted member is connected to the joint unit and is adapted to be rotated relative to the joint unit. The mounted member includes a member housing. The member housing includes at least one member-positioning portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: WISTRON NEWEB CORP.
    Inventors: Lan-Chun Yang, Chun-Hung Huang, Li-Han Hsu, Yi-Chieh Lin
  • Patent number: 11469793
    Abstract: A wireless access point device includes a main frame, an antenna module, a signal transceiving element, an unlocking assembly and a fastener. The main frame includes a casing and a first connection portion formed with a fastening recess, connected to the casing and communicates with the internal space. The signal transceiving element is located in the casing. The antenna module includes a waveguide and a second connection portion disposed on one end of the waveguide. The second connection portion is detachably connected to the first connection portion to couple to the signal transceiving element. The unlocking assembly is movably located in the fastening recess. The fastener includes a buckle, and an elastic member that is connected to the second connection portion and the buckle. The antenna module is fixed on the main frame when the buckle is inserted into the fastening recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: ACCTON TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventor: Chih-Chang Hsieh
  • Patent number: 11456520
    Abstract: Portable skid assemblies are shown and disclosed. In some embodiments, the portable skid assemblies include a frame having two or more pockets sized to receive the fork of a forklift, telehandler, or pallet jack. The portable skid assemblies additionally include a support assembly having a base attached to the frame and at least one support member that moves vertically relative to the base between a retracted position suitable for at least one of storage or transport, and an extended position where the skid assembly is configured to communicate wireless signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: ARRIS Enterprises LLC
    Inventors: Charles Sidney Moore, Nicholas E. Burmylo, Rick Thomas Macias, Douglas Alexander Ridley, John Gatewood, Matthew J. Kuester
  • Patent number: 11335989
    Abstract: A sectorized antenna assembly includes a mounting device, a support arm, a first antenna assembly, and a second antenna assembly. The mounting device supports the sectorized antenna assembly on a structure, and the support arm is connected to the mounting device and extends outwards from the mounting device in a lateral direction. The first antenna assembly is directly connected to the mounting device. The second antenna assembly is supported by the support arm such that the support arm is between the second antenna assembly and the mounting device and such that the second antenna assembly is offset in the lateral direction from the mounting device compared to the first antenna assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: Landis+Gyr Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Louay Abdul-Hadi, Patrick Spokas, Mark Berkobin
  • Patent number: 11290186
    Abstract: A modular electromagnetic antenna assembly configured for securement to a structure is provided. The assembly includes an antenna, a radio, and a base. The base has a bracket securable to the structure and the base has at least one feed. The radio and base together form a waveguide that transmits radio waves between the radio and the antenna. The radio is removably secured to the base so as to form a removable mechanical connection to the base and a removable communication connection with the at least one feed through the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: RF ELEMENTS S.R.O.
    Inventors: Juraj Tapti{hacek over (c)}, Martin Marcin{hacek over (c)}ák
  • Patent number: 11276932
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are disclosed of antenna assemblies configured for reception of television signals, such as high definition television (HDTV) signals. In an exemplary embodiment, an antenna assembly generally includes a VHF antenna element and a UHF antenna element. The VHF antenna element and the UHF antenna element may be parasitically coupled without a direct ohmic connection between the VHF antenna element and the UHF antenna element. The antenna assembly may be configured to be operable for receiving VHF and UHF high definition television signals without using a diplexer and a VHF balun.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: Atennas Direct, Inc.
    Inventors: John Edwin Ross, III, Joanne Nosiglia
  • Patent number: 11221127
    Abstract: A light fixture can include a housing comprising at least one wall that forms a cavity, wherein the housing complies with applicable standards for a hazardous environment. The light fixture can also include an antenna assembly disposed on an outer surface of the housing. The antenna assembly can provide communication with another device within the hazardous environment without compromising the applicable standards for the hazardous environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventors: Benjamin Avery Freer, Daniel Robert Treible, Jr., Joseph Michael Manahan, Andrew Francis Scarlata, Adikaramge Asiri Jayawardena
  • Patent number: 11223131
    Abstract: The invention relates to an antenna device having an emitter element for emitting and/or receiving electromagnetic signals. The emitter element includes at least one coupling point connected to a side of the emitter element, and implemented for capacitively coupling electromagnetic signals in and/or out.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: FRAUNHOFER-GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FÖRDERUNG DER ANGEWANDTEN FORSCHUNG E.V.
    Inventors: Mario Schühler, Lars Weisgerber, Mengistu Tessema, Rainer Wansch, Michael Schlicht
  • Patent number: 11201412
    Abstract: A radio frequency reflect-array panel for satellite antenna, includes a structural support; radio frequency tiles supporting polygonal radio frequency cells configured to reflect and phase-shift incident radio frequency signals; a complete link, between the structural support and the radio frequency tile; and at least two runner-type links, between the structural support and the radio frequency tile, in the plane of the panel, of distinct axes and passing through the complete link.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: THALES
    Inventors: Jean-François David, Renaud Chiniard
  • Patent number: 11158933
    Abstract: A conical radiator coupled to an antenna patch disposed along a first end of the radiator, said patch disposed on an insulator. A ground plane is connected to the insulator and a radome is disposed opposite a second end of the radiator. The radome has a first region presenting a convex surface towards the radiator, and a second region presenting a concave surface towards the radiator. The first end of the conical radiator is the apex of the cone. A ground plane is included and a portion of the ground plane is a planar surface and another portion extends away from the planar portion towards the radome. Also disclosed is a method for forming a radiation pattern by shaping the radome to effectuate a predetermined radiation pattern using localized convex and concave surfaces positioned on the radome at different points in relation to the conical radiator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: Ubiquiti Inc.
    Inventor: John R. Sanford
  • Patent number: 11145952
    Abstract: A communications array includes a support structure configured to array elements, and a plurality of array elements supported by the support structure. Each array element is fabricated from an advanced manufacturing techniques (AMT) process. The support structure may be fabricated from a printed circuit board (PCB) or similar dielectric material. Each array element may include a radiator and/or a beamformer manufactured using the AMT process. The communications array further may include a copper vertical launch (CVL) and/or an electromagnetic boundary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: RAYTHEON COMPANY
    Inventors: Thomas V. Sikina, John P. Haven, Kevin Wilder, James E. Benedict, Andrew R. Southworth, Mary K. Herndon
  • Patent number: 11038261
    Abstract: An end plate assembly for a base station antenna includes a dielectric cover member that is connected to a metal bottom plate. The dielectric cover member has a peripheral wall that is configured to enclose an open bottom end of a radome of the base station antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLC
    Inventor: Bin Ai
  • Patent number: 11013149
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a housing including a front plate, a rear plate facing away from the front plate, and a side structure surrounding a space between the front plate and the rear plate, a heat dissipation member accommodated inside the housing, at least one antenna module disposed adjacent to the side structure or at least partially accommodated in the side structure, the at least one antenna module being disposed to be inclined or perpendicular relative to the front plate or the rear plate, and a fixing member coupled to and at least partially surrounding the antenna module. The fixing member may include a first heat transfer portion at least partially surrounding a rear face of the antenna module, and a second heat transfer portion disposed in contact with the heat dissipation member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yonghwa Kim, Dongil Son, Chihwei Lee
  • Patent number: 10811757
    Abstract: An antenna assembly includes a radio frequency (RF) connector having a connector plug electrically connected to an antenna receptacle. The connector plug has a central terminal configured for connection to a wireless transceiver, and an end of the wire antenna is inserted in the antenna receptacle. Examples of RF connectors include U.FL, IPEX, IPAX, IPX, AMC, MHF and UMCC connectors that allow the wire antenna to be removably attached to a printed circuit board (PCB) of a lighting control device and to avoid hardwiring the antenna to the PCB. The wire antenna may be made of a shape memory alloy, such as nitinol. The device that includes the antenna assembly may be incorporated into a luminaire for wireless control of the luminaire, such that the wire antenna is positioned between a light source and a diffuser. A number of such luminaires may be combined to provide an intelligent lighting system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: ABL IP HOLDING LLC
    Inventors: John Johnson, John Peter Roquemore, III, Matthew A. Clement, Jose M. Gonzalez
  • Patent number: 10784561
    Abstract: A system for coupling a satellite antenna to a mounting structure is provided. The system may include a mounting structure and a satellite antenna. The mounting structure may include a plurality of tabs extending upward, and located at a first elevation. The mounting structure may also define a first plurality of apertures located at a second elevation, where the first elevation is higher than the second elevation. The satellite antenna may define a second plurality of apertures configured to accept the plurality of tabs. The satellite antenna may be supported by the mounting structure upon the plurality of tabs being accepted by the second plurality of apertures. The satellite antenna may also define a third plurality of apertures which may be aligned with the first plurality of apertures upon the plurality of tabs being accepted by the second plurality of apertures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: DISH Network L.L.C.
    Inventors: Matthew Bailey, William Roberts
  • Patent number: 10629986
    Abstract: A portable antenna system has a dish antenna mounted to an antenna support platform and enclosed within a radome. The elevation and azimuth of the antenna can be adjustably directed over a range of angles with respect to the antenna support platform by a controller with electric motors. The antenna support platform is hinged at its periphery to a base. The hinge allows the antenna support platform and antenna to pivot upward with respect to the base between a stowed state in which the antenna support platform rests against the base, and a desired angle of elevation in a raised state. A prop extending between the base and antenna support platform holds the antenna support platform at the design elevation angle in the raised state. Optionally, this prop can allow an adjustable elevation angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: Winegard Company
    Inventor: Timothy John Conrad
  • Patent number: 10566677
    Abstract: A system for coupling a satellite antenna to a mounting structure is provided. The system may include a mounting structure and a satellite antenna. The mounting structure may include a plurality of tabs extending upward, and located at a first elevation. The mounting structure may also define a first plurality of apertures located at a second elevation, where the first elevation is higher than the second elevation. The satellite antenna may define a second plurality of apertures configured to accept the plurality of tabs. The satellite antenna may be supported by the mounting structure upon the plurality of tabs being accepted by the second plurality of apertures. The satellite antenna may also define a third plurality of apertures which may be aligned with the first plurality of apertures upon the plurality of tabs being accepted by the second plurality of apertures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: DISH Network L.L.C.
    Inventors: Matthew Bailey, William Roberts
  • Patent number: 10374282
    Abstract: An antenna assembly includes a radio frequency (RF) connector having a connector plug electrically connected to an antenna receptacle. The connector plug has a central terminal configured for connection to a wireless transceiver, and an end of the wire antenna is inserted in the antenna receptacle. Examples of RF connectors include U.FL, IPEX, IPAX, IPX, AMC, MHF and UMCC connectors that allow the wire antenna to be removably attached to a printed circuit board (PCB) of a lighting control device and to avoid hardwiring the antenna to the PCB. The wire antenna may be made of a shape memory alloy, such as nitinol. The device that includes the antenna assembly may be incorporated into a luminaire for wireless control of the luminaire, such that the wire antenna is positioned between a light source and a diffuser. A number of such luminaires may be combined to provide an intelligent lighting system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLC
    Inventors: John Johnson, John Peter Roquemore, III, Matthew Clement, Jose Gonzalez
  • Patent number: 10199726
    Abstract: Systems and methods which provide local sensor and/or external information derived proactive aiming assistance with respect to wireless nodes for facilitating desired wireless links are shown. Embodiments provide an aiming assistance user interface providing guidance with respect to properly altering the orientation of the plurality of external antennas to provide a desired wireless link. To facilitate providing aiming assistance, embodiments of a plurality of sensors, placed at the plurality of external antennas respectively, operable to provide information useful in environmental analysis for determining proactive orientation guidance information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: PISMO LABS TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Inventors: Travis Durick, Yu Yeung, Ming Pui Chong, Alex Wing Hong Chan
  • Patent number: 10113689
    Abstract: An electronic device mounting apparatus for photographing a golf swing pose includes a mounting assembly, having a first clamp having first and second gripping members pivotably coupled to a pivot pin. The first gripping member includes a first gripping groove and a first lever arm extending from the first gripping groove and the second gripping member includes a second gripping groove and a second lever arm extending from the second gripping groove. The mounting assembly further includes a second clamp having third and fourth gripping members pivotably coupled to the pivot pin. The third gripping member includes a third gripping groove and a third lever arm extending from the third gripping groove. The fourth gripping member includes a fourth gripping groove and a fourth lever arm extending from the fourth gripping groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Inventor: Se Hoon Oh
  • Patent number: 10096885
    Abstract: In certain embodiments, a linear adjustment mechanism includes an adjustment plate, an adjustment nut, and a holding plate. The adjustment plate has an exterior-threaded section that engages with the adjustment nut, a mounting-bolt opening, and a clamping-bolt slot. The holding plate has a horizontal section having a clamping-bolt opening, a vertical section connected to the horizontal section, and an adjustment-nut opening. With (i) the adjustment nut engaged with the adjustment-nut opening and the exterior-threaded section of the adjustment plate and (ii) the clamping bolt inserted within (a) the clamping-bolt slot of the adjustment plate and (b) the clamping-bolt opening of the holding plate, (1) rotation of the adjustment nut on the exterior-threaded section of the adjustment adjusts the linear position of the adjustment plate relative to the holding plate and (2) rotation of the clamping bolt secures the linear position of the adjustment plate relative to the holding plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Ian Thomas Renilson, David John Walker, James Michael Jefferson
  • Patent number: 10056677
    Abstract: An antenna structure of an external antenna device includes an elongated substrate, a grounding segment, an antenna segment, a matching module, and a low-frequency extending segment, the latter four of which are disposed on the substrate. The grounding segment and the low-frequency extending segment are respectively arranged on two opposite sides of the antenna segment. The antenna segment includes a feeding portion, a high-frequency portion, and a low-frequency portion. The high-frequency portion and the low-frequency portion are electrically connected to the feeding portion and the grounding segment via the matching module. The low-frequency portion and the low-frequency extending segment each has a signal path, and a total length of the two signal paths is 0.375˜0.625 times of a wavelength corresponding to a center frequency of a low-frequency band. The low-frequency extending segment is arranged apart from and is electrically coupled to the low-frequency portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: AUDEN TECHNO CORP.
    Inventor: Chi-Ming Chiang
  • Patent number: 9966649
    Abstract: In one example an apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a housing for coupling a satellite dish, an elevation adjustment bolt to perform an elevation adjustment on the satellite dish, an azimuth adjustment bolt to perform an azimuth adjustment on the satellite dish, a plate for coupling one or more U-bolts coupled to the housing, the plate comprising a curved portion that sits flush along a perimeter of a pole and a movable tab member coupled to the plate to allow for a plurality of different pole mounting configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: PRO BRAND INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventor: Nathan Andrew Christie
  • Patent number: 9876281
    Abstract: A system and method are for reducing the probability of detection of a Line of Sight type communication and sensor mast. The mast has an upper portion extending upwardly relatively the ground, and a lower portion closer to the ground than the upper portion. The mast at the upper portion is equipped with at least a communication or sensor element. The mast is equipped with an actuator that, based on calculated instructions, is designed to alter the elevation above ground of the mast upper portion so as to achieve an acceptable signal quality with the upper portion of the mast at the lowest possible elevation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: Comrod AS
    Inventors: Tor Mathias Dybvik, Jan Ove Sjöberg
  • Patent number: 9803331
    Abstract: A foundation for a tower, the foundation including a main pedestal support structured to engage to a base of the tower. A floor structure surrounds and is secured to the main pedestal support. A wall structure surrounds the floor structure proximate a perimeter thereof, secured to the perimeter of the floor structure and extending upwardly from the floor structure. The main pedestal support is located generally centrally in the floor structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: Ambor Structures, Inc.
    Inventors: Honglang Shi, Xibo Sun, Wei Jiang
  • Patent number: 9570801
    Abstract: A device for reducing interference among antennas of multiple base stations is provided, which includes an antenna module placed on a base station and configured to transmit and receive radio waves, a holding pole placed on the base station and configured to support the antenna module, a mounting bracket coupled to the antenna module and the holding pole, and a shielding apparatus placed on the holding pole or the antenna module and capable of being adjusted in directions. The device has a simple structure; it is easy to manufacture and install the device; it can be applied to the base station's antennas in network use. In addition, the device can efficiently increase isolation and reduce interferences among the antennas of the multiple base stations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: ZTE Corporation
    Inventors: Lijuan Zhao, Nan Shen, Zhanfu Li, Xianming Zhao
  • Patent number: 9418265
    Abstract: An RFID reader for tracking a plurality of RFID tags, the RFID reader comprising an array of multilayer antennas each multilayer antenna comprising a first coil and a second coil, the first coil being superimposed above the second coil; and an electronics unit configured to transmit a signal to and receive and process information from each multilayer antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Cryogatt Systems Limited
    Inventors: Geoffrey Morris, James Douglas
  • Patent number: 9337545
    Abstract: Described herein are mounting plates which facilitate securing of the electrical switching device to an object. The plate mounts to an object and is configured to secure one or more electrical switching devices. The mounting plate includes a planar surface having a plurality of first through holes configured to secure an electrical switching device to a first side of the planar surface. The mounting plate further includes a bracket attached to a second side of the planar surface configured to secure the mounting plate to another object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: DISH NETWORK L.L.C.
    Inventors: David M. Lettkeman, Eric Bolze, Jason S. Schmidt
  • Patent number: 9331395
    Abstract: Provided is an antenna, including: a dielectric support portion mounted to a tip of a waveguide; and a reflector bonded and fixed to the dielectric support portion. The dielectric support portion includes: an accommodating portion accommodating the reflector therein; and a fall-off preventing arrangement preventing the reflector from falling off under a state in which the reflector is accommodated in the accommodating portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: NEC Corporation
    Inventors: Yuuki Kishino, Tsunehisa Marumoto
  • Patent number: 9325061
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an antenna assembly in a cellular network has a radome that houses a plurality of antenna arrays and an electronics module. The electronics module has a weatherproof housing that encloses electronics for processing signals received by and transmitted from a first of the antenna arrays. The electronics module is physically removeably connected to an outer surface of the radome and electrically removeably connected to the first antenna array, such that the electronics module can be removed without (i) disrupting service to other antenna arrays and (ii) removing the antenna assembly from the cell tower on which the antenna assembly is installed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Commscope Technologies LLC
    Inventors: John S. Rucki, Charles J. Buondelmonte, Julian R. Colapietro, Rajiv Chandrasekaran
  • Patent number: 9196955
    Abstract: There is provided an antenna device including: a finite ground plane; a feeding point; feed antenna elements arranged in a radial fashion around the feeding point at a height from the finite ground plane; a selector switch to connect a first end of a feed antenna element selected from the feed antenna elements to the feeding point; and parasitic elements arranged correspondingly to the feed antenna elements, in which a first end thereof is connected to the finite ground plane and a portion including a second end thereof is capacitively coupled with the feed antenna element corresponding thereto, wherein a first length of the parasitic element is approximately a quarter of a wavelength of a radio frequency to be used, and a length from the second end of the feed antenna element to the feeding point is shorter than the first length of the parasitic element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA
    Inventors: Makoto Higaki, Masaki Nishio, Ippei Kashiwagi
  • Patent number: 9166295
    Abstract: A bowtie antenna is presented. The antenna includes a substrate with a metal layer. The bowtie-shaped dipole antenna is formed in the metal layer with two triangle elements and a gap between the two triangle elements. The bowtie-shaped antenna is shaped to receive signals in a lower portion of the UHF band. A pair of transmission lines is formed in the metal extending from the gap. At least one pair of tuning stubs is formed in the metal. The pair of tuning stubs extends from the transmission lines and is tuned to a frequency band that is different than the lower portion of the UHF band.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignees: Think Wireless, Inc.
    Inventor: Argy Petros
  • Patent number: 9070982
    Abstract: A millimeter wave transceiver including a plate forming an interposer having its upper surface supporting an interconnection network and having its lower surface intended to be assembled on an electronic device; at least one integrated circuit chip assembled on the upper surface of the interposer; at least one antenna including at least one track formed on the upper surface of the interposer; and at least one block attached under the plate and including in front of each antenna a cavity having a metalized bottom, the distance between each antenna and the bottom being on the order of one quarter of the wavelength, taking into account the dielectric constants of the interposed materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignees: STMicroelectronics (Crolles 2) SAS, COMMISSARIAT A L'ENERGIE ATOMIQUE ET AUX ENERGIES ALTERNATIVES
    Inventors: Jean-François Carpentier, Laurent Dussopt, Henri Sibuet
  • Patent number: 9013362
    Abstract: The outdoor antenna includes multiple directors located respectively on a main rod and two assistant rods, and an inner-swing arm and an outer-swing arm fixed on the main rod and coupled with two ends of the assistant rods. When the inner-swing arm and the outer-swing arm are expanded, the assistant rods are fixed on two sides of the main rod; when the inner-swing arm and the outer-swing arm are folded, the assistant rods are positioned in parallel with the main rod. In use, the inner-swing arm and the outer-swing arm are expanded to allow the assistant rods to move toward the two sides of the main rod and maintain in a certain spatial distance to receive as many radio signals as possible. During transportation and storage, the assistant rods can lean against two sides of the main rod, so that occupied space is reduced to achieve usability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Inventor: Kendy Yang
  • Patent number: 9013364
    Abstract: An electromagnetically operational micro-truss structure and methods are disclosed. A micro-truss structure comprises a grid of interlocking elements, and a metallic coating selectively coats the grid. The metallic coating is configured to resonate an electromagnetic energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Daniel J. Gregoire, James H. Schaffner
  • Patent number: 8970446
    Abstract: An electronic device may have magnetically mounted antenna structures. The electronic device may have a dielectric member against which one or more antennas are mounted. The dielectric member may be a cover glass layer that covers a display in the electronic device, a dielectric antenna window, or other dielectric structure. Each antenna may have an antenna support structure. Conductive antenna structures for the antenna may be mounted to the antenna support structure. The antennas may be cavity-backed planar inverted-F antennas. Portions of each antenna support structure may be configured to receive magnets. The magnets may be attracted towards ferromagnetic structures mounted on the dielectric member. As the magnets are attracted towards the ferromagnetic structure, the antennas may be held in place against the dielectric member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Mattia Pascolini, Jerzy Guterman, Jonathan Haylock, Jiang Zhu, Peter Jeziorek
  • Publication number: 20150054694
    Abstract: An antenna structure includes a feed end, a first ground end, a first antenna, a second ground end, a second antenna, and a holder. The first antenna is connected to the feed end and the first ground end. The second antenna is a parasitic antenna, the second antenna is connected to the second ground end, and is opposite to the first antenna. The holder is connected between the first antenna and a second antenna.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2014
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventors: JIN-BO CHEN, CHO-KANG HSU
  • Patent number: 8965276
    Abstract: An apparatus includes an antenna for transmitting RF radiation and being structured to enable the distribution of RF energy emitted therefrom to be varied in the vertical plane. The apparatus comprises a generator for generating an RF signal and to pass the signal to the antenna, and a controller arranged to control the distribution of RF energy emitted from the antenna in the vertical plane in response to positional information about an object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Allen-Vanguard Corporation
    Inventors: David Charles Bongfeldt, Niclas Lewis, Trevor Noel Yensen
  • Patent number: 8952862
    Abstract: The panel type antenna includes a flat conductive mount including at least one orifice, at least one radiating element including a base mounted beneath a dipole and a device for coupling and fixing the radiating element to the support. The device for coupling and fixing the radiating element, comprising a base mounted beneath a dipole, on the support with a dielectric part including a base with a dimension greater than the orifice in the support, at least one rod joined with the base and extending in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the base through the orifice of the support adapted for the insertion of the rod, at least one protuberance built into the end of the rod able to cooperate with the radiating element to hold it in place. The device includes a dielectric layer between the radiating element and the conductive mount to avoid direct contact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Alcatel Lucent
    Inventors: Gérard Jacob, Olivier Portier
  • Patent number: 8948694
    Abstract: A shielding article is provided, for shielding a device enabled for proximity-based communications, for example, NFC-enabled devices. The shielding article comprises a shielding component configured to prevent operation of an antenna of the device used for conducting proximity-based communications, without preventing operation of at least one other antenna of the device when the shielding component is aligned with the antenna used for conducting proximity-based communications. The shielding article may be separate from, or included in an accessory or carrying article and may be fixed or detachably coupled thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignees: Blackberry Limited, Certicom Corp.
    Inventors: Nevine Maurice Nassif Ebeid, Yevgeny Bondar, Shirook M. Ali
  • Patent number: 8941554
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to an anti-backlash component. In one embodiment, the anti-backlash component includes a housing, the housing comprising a first threaded opening and a second opening, a bolt coupled to the housing through the first threaded opening and the second opening, the bolt comprising a spherical end, a nut coupled to the bolt and an exterior side of the second opening of the housing and a socket coupled to the spherical end of the bolt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Pro Band International, Inc.
    Inventor: Nathan Andrew Christie
  • Patent number: 8933846
    Abstract: A portable electronic device is capable of transforming into first and second states, and is equipped with an antenna disposed such that in the first state the antenna is near a magnetic field-shielding part and communication is not possible and in the second state the antenna is separated from the magnetic field-shielding part and communication is possible. This portable electronic device is equipped with: an operation-unit-side chassis; a display-unit-side chassis; a connecting part that connects the operation-unit-side chassis and the display-unit-side chassis such that transformation to the first state and to the second state are possible; a magnetic field-shielding part disposed in the operation-unit-side chassis; and an antenna that is disposed in the display-unit-side chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: KYOCERA Corporation
    Inventor: Hikaru Nekozuka
  • Publication number: 20150002365
    Abstract: A holder is provided for holding an electrical component on a circuit board having a lead hole. The holder includes a body having a base for holding the electrical component and a connection member for mounting the body to the circuit board. The base includes a lead opening that is configured to hold a solder lead of the electrical component therein. The connection member extends from the base and is configured to mechanically connect to the circuit board such that the base holds an end of the solder lead of the electrical component within the lead hole of the circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2013
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: Matthew E. Mostoller, Jeffrey W. Shaffer
  • Patent number: 8922456
    Abstract: A deployable antenna which has a larger aperture diameter by four-side links provided in at least three stages and which includes: six deployment link mechanisms (20) arranged radially from a central shaft so as to support an outer edge portion of a flexible reflector mirror surface; and one deployment driving mechanism (30) arranged at a lower portion of a center of arrangement of the six deployment link mechanisms, for unfolding the six deployment link mechanisms. Each of the six deployment link mechanisms includes a first four-side link (5), a second four-side link (6), and a third four-side link (7) arranged in an order from a position of the central shaft, around which the six deployment link mechanisms are arranged, toward an outer side of the each of the six deployment link mechanisms so that the each of the six deployment link mechanisms is structured to be foldable in three stages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignees: NEC TOSHIBA Space Systems, Ltd., Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
    Inventors: Minoru Tabata, Kiyoshi Fujii, Kyoji Shintate, Satoru Ozawa
  • Patent number: 8907862
    Abstract: Described herein are mounting plates which facilitate securing of the electrical switching device to an object. The plate mounts to an object and is configured to secure one or more electrical switching devices. The mounting plate includes a planar surface having a plurality of first through holes configured to secure an electrical switching device to a first side of the planar surface. The mounting plate further includes a bracket attached to a second side of the planar surface configured to secure the mounting plate to another object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Dish Network L.L.C.
    Inventor: David M. Lettkeman
  • Publication number: 20140347245
    Abstract: Provided are: an antenna, which makes it easy to change the design of a wireless communication apparatus having the antenna mounted thereon; and a wireless module. The antenna is provided with: an antenna component (130), which is mounted on one surface of a module substrate (110); and an adjustment component (140), which is disposed at a position facing the antenna component (130), said position being on the other surface of the module substrate (110), and which adjusts antenna performance of the antenna component (130). A wireless module (100) can adjust, without changing the whole wireless module (100), characteristics of the antenna component (130) by changing the adjustment component (140) disposed on the module substrate (110).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventors: Suguru Fujita, Ryosuke Shiozaki