With Support For Antenna, Reflector Or Director Patents (Class 343/878)
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Patent number: 12160036Abstract: A radome system includes an access panel having an upper end including an upper latch and a lower end including a lower latch. The radome system further includes a frame system including a first mounting frame positioned adjacent the upper end of the access panel and a second mounting frame positioned adjacent the lower end of the access panel. The upper end of the access panel is hindgedly connected to the first mounting frame and the lower end of the access panel is hingedly connected to the second mounting frame for hingedly connecting the access panel to the frame system. The first mounting frame includes an upper latch receiver for removably securing the upper end of the access panel to the first mounting frame, and the second mounting frame includes a lower latch receiver for removably securing the lower end of the access panel to the second mounting frame.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2022Date of Patent: December 3, 2024Assignee: Allfasteners USA, LLCInventors: Michael Strange, Bruce A. Carmichael, John Mark Wootten
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Patent number: 12119550Abstract: A composite antenna mount includes a polymer matrix, a plurality of particles dispersed through the polymer matrix, at least some of the particles including a ferromagnetic coating, and a plurality of electrically conductive filaments electrically connecting the ferromagnetic coatings of the particles. The ferromagnetic coating each coated particle is configured to absorb electromagnetic radiation in a specified frequency range.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2022Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Paul Kenneth Dellock, Stuart C. Salter, Steven C. Pintar, Tye Arthur Winkel, Thomas Joseph Hermann, Katherine Howard-Cone, Jeffrey Scott Mayville
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Patent number: 12040853Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and systems utilizing a multiple-frequency antenna array system. The multiple-frequency antenna array system includes a first set of broadband elements that allows the establishment of a first cellular data communication session and a concurrent second cellular data communication session. The system also includes a second set of broadband elements that allow the establishment of a first local area wireless network communication session and a concurrent second local area wireless network communication session. Further, there is a broadband element configured to receive a global positioning signal. In addition, the multiple-frequency antenna array system is coupled to a vehicle. A method for establishing multi-frequency communication sessions using an antenna array is also presented.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2019Date of Patent: July 16, 2024Assignee: CSC Holdings, LLCInventors: Robert Anderson, Andrew Ip, Mike Alexander
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Patent number: 11962073Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an antenna apparatus for a base station and an adapter thereof and particularly comprises: an antenna module vertically installed to be spaced forward from a support pole by a predetermined distance so as to have a distancing space therebetween; an RRH installed on the antenna module to be positioned in the distancing space, wherein one of the upper end and the lower end thereof is hinge-coupled to the antenna module and the other of the upper end and the lower end thereof is attached to or detached from a part of the antenna module to enable electrical signal connection or disconnection while being rotated around the hinge; and an adapter for mediating the electrical signal connection and disconnection between the antenna module and the RRH. Therefore, the present disclosure provides advantages of reducing installation time and installation costs.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2021Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: KMW INC.Inventors: Seong Man Kang, Dae Myung Park, Hyoung Seok Yang, In Ho Kim, Kwang Seok Choi
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Patent number: 11881651Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 8, 2023Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: Havis, Inc.Inventors: Stephen Telesco, Mo Walton
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Patent number: 11837775Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 30, 2021Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATEDInventors: Yiqi Tang, Rajen Manicon Murugan, Juan Alejandro Herbsommer
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Patent number: 11831065Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 15, 2019Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Inventor: Dimitris Kolokotronis
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Patent number: 11769947Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 8, 2022Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: Antennas Direct, Inc.Inventors: John Edwin Ross, III, Joanne Nosiglia
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Patent number: 11638360Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 13, 2021Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: WISTRON NEWEB CORP.Inventors: Lan-Chun Yang, Chun-Hung Huang, Li-Han Hsu, Yi-Chieh Lin
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Patent number: 11469793Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 13, 2021Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: ACCTON TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventor: Chih-Chang Hsieh
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Patent number: 11456520Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 4, 2020Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignee: ARRIS Enterprises LLCInventors: Charles Sidney Moore, Nicholas E. Burmylo, Rick Thomas Macias, Douglas Alexander Ridley, John Gatewood, Matthew J. Kuester
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Patent number: 11335989Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 31, 2020Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: Landis+Gyr Innovations, Inc.Inventors: Louay Abdul-Hadi, Patrick Spokas, Mark Berkobin
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Patent number: 11290186Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 20, 2020Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: RF ELEMENTS S.R.O.Inventors: Juraj Tapti{hacek over (c)}, Martin Marcin{hacek over (c)}ák
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Patent number: 11276932Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 16, 2021Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: Atennas Direct, Inc.Inventors: John Edwin Ross, III, Joanne Nosiglia
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Patent number: 11223131Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 4, 2018Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: FRAUNHOFER-GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FÖRDERUNG DER ANGEWANDTEN FORSCHUNG E.V.Inventors: Mario Schühler, Lars Weisgerber, Mengistu Tessema, Rainer Wansch, Michael Schlicht
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Patent number: 11221127Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 15, 2020Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power LimitedInventors: Benjamin Avery Freer, Daniel Robert Treible, Jr., Joseph Michael Manahan, Andrew Francis Scarlata, Adikaramge Asiri Jayawardena
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Patent number: 11201412Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 29, 2019Date of Patent: December 14, 2021Assignee: THALESInventors: Jean-François David, Renaud Chiniard
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Patent number: 11158933Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 18, 2019Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: Ubiquiti Inc.Inventor: John R. Sanford
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Patent number: 11145952Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 14, 2019Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: RAYTHEON COMPANYInventors: Thomas V. Sikina, John P. Haven, Kevin Wilder, James E. Benedict, Andrew R. Southworth, Mary K. Herndon
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Patent number: 11038261Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 27, 2019Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventor: Bin Ai
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Patent number: 11013149Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 5, 2020Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yonghwa Kim, Dongil Son, Chihwei Lee
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Patent number: 10811757Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 8, 2018Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: ABL IP HOLDING LLCInventors: John Johnson, John Peter Roquemore, III, Matthew A. Clement, Jose M. Gonzalez
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Patent number: 10784561Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 6, 2020Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: DISH Network L.L.C.Inventors: Matthew Bailey, William Roberts
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Patent number: 10629986Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 5, 2018Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: Winegard CompanyInventor: Timothy John Conrad
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Patent number: 10566677Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 9, 2018Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: DISH Network L.L.C.Inventors: Matthew Bailey, William Roberts
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Patent number: 10374282Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 19, 2016Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLCInventors: John Johnson, John Peter Roquemore, III, Matthew Clement, Jose Gonzalez
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Patent number: 10199726Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 18, 2017Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: PISMO LABS TECHNOLOGY LIMITEDInventors: Travis Durick, Yu Yeung, Ming Pui Chong, Alex Wing Hong Chan
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Patent number: 10113689Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 5, 2017Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Inventor: Se Hoon Oh
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Patent number: 10096885Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 10, 2014Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Ian Thomas Renilson, David John Walker, James Michael Jefferson
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Patent number: 10056677Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 17, 2017Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: AUDEN TECHNO CORP.Inventor: Chi-Ming Chiang
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Patent number: 9966649Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 1, 2016Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: PRO BRAND INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventor: Nathan Andrew Christie
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Patent number: 9876281Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 6, 2014Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: Comrod ASInventors: Tor Mathias Dybvik, Jan Ove Sjöberg
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Patent number: 9803331Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 8, 2016Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: Ambor Structures, Inc.Inventors: Honglang Shi, Xibo Sun, Wei Jiang
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Patent number: 9570801Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 29, 2013Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: ZTE CorporationInventors: Lijuan Zhao, Nan Shen, Zhanfu Li, Xianming Zhao
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Patent number: 9418265Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 5, 2013Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Cryogatt Systems LimitedInventors: Geoffrey Morris, James Douglas
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Patent number: 9337545Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 24, 2014Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: DISH NETWORK L.L.C.Inventors: David M. Lettkeman, Eric Bolze, Jason S. Schmidt
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Patent number: 9331395Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 20, 2011Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: NEC CorporationInventors: Yuuki Kishino, Tsunehisa Marumoto
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Patent number: 9325061Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 17, 2013Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: Commscope Technologies LLCInventors: John S. Rucki, Charles J. Buondelmonte, Julian R. Colapietro, Rajiv Chandrasekaran
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Patent number: 9196955Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 7, 2012Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBAInventors: Makoto Higaki, Masaki Nishio, Ippei Kashiwagi
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Patent number: 9166295Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 16, 2013Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignees: Think Wireless, Inc.Inventor: Argy Petros
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Patent number: 9070982Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 6, 2012Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Assignees: STMicroelectronics (Crolles 2) SAS, COMMISSARIAT A L'ENERGIE ATOMIQUE ET AUX ENERGIES ALTERNATIVESInventors: Jean-François Carpentier, Laurent Dussopt, Henri Sibuet
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Patent number: 9013364Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 16, 2011Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Daniel J. Gregoire, James H. Schaffner
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Patent number: 9013362Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 18, 2012Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Inventor: Kendy Yang
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Patent number: 8970446Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 1, 2011Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Mattia Pascolini, Jerzy Guterman, Jonathan Haylock, Jiang Zhu, Peter Jeziorek
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Publication number: 20150054694Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2014Publication date: February 26, 2015Inventors: JIN-BO CHEN, CHO-KANG HSU
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Patent number: 8965276Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 29, 2008Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Allen-Vanguard CorporationInventors: David Charles Bongfeldt, Niclas Lewis, Trevor Noel Yensen
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Patent number: 8952862Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 24, 2009Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: Alcatel LucentInventors: Gérard Jacob, Olivier Portier
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Patent number: 8948694Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 4, 2012Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignees: Blackberry Limited, Certicom Corp.Inventors: Nevine Maurice Nassif Ebeid, Yevgeny Bondar, Shirook M. Ali
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Patent number: 8941554Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 20, 2011Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: Pro Band International, Inc.Inventor: Nathan Andrew Christie
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Patent number: 8933846Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 26, 2009Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: KYOCERA CorporationInventor: Hikaru Nekozuka