With Support For Antenna, Reflector Or Director Patents (Class 343/878)
  • 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
  • Patent number: 8890766
    Abstract: Low-profile antenna systems are provided including a ground plane; an upper antenna element parallel to and spaced apart from the ground plane; at least one vertical plate configured to vertically connect the upper antenna element and the ground plane; first and second metallic wings each connected at one end to respective sides of the at least one vertical plate and spaced apart from both the ground plane and the upper antenna element; an electrically floating plate on a same plane as the upper antenna element and spaced apart from the upper antenna element to provide a gap therebetween; and a metallic feed plate parallel to and between the upper antenna element and the ground plane and extending beneath the gap between the electrically floating plate and the upper antenna element. Related wireless communications devices are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Mobile Communications AB
    Inventor: Minh-Chau Huynh
  • Patent number: 8880132
    Abstract: A mobile terminal that can prevent radiation performance deterioration of an antenna is provided. The mobile terminal includes a circuit board in which an antenna and one or more key buttons are mounted, a housing mounted on the antenna and the circuit board, and a case for enclosing a periphery of the one or more key buttons and having a plurality of openings according to the quantity of the key buttons, wherein an antenna adjacent opening among the plurality of openings is extended through a slot toward an edge of the case to embody a loop antenna. Therefore, radiation deterioration of an antenna due to a case can be prevented. In addition, production costs can be minimized, and a desired external appearance of the mobile terminal is not compromised.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Oh Yong Kwon, Jeon Il Lee
  • Patent number: 8878734
    Abstract: An antenna support structure for a remote vehicle comprises a tubular mast configured to demonstrate a non-linear response to radial force. The mast is rigid and configured to hold an antenna approximately perpendicular to a base of the mast at equilibrium during operation of the remote vehicle and elastically buckle in response to a predetermined radial force on the antenna. The support structure is also configured to return to equilibrium once the predetermined radial force is removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: iRobot Corporation
    Inventor: Eddie Williams
  • Patent number: 8878733
    Abstract: A holding device for holding test antennas includes a base, a sliding plate, a holding pole, and a support block. The sliding plate is slidably mounted on the base. The holding pole is fixed on the sliding plate, and a length of the holding pole is adjustable. The support block is fixed on the holding pole and configured for receiving the test antennas. The holding pole and the sliding plate change a position of the support block along a first axis and a second axis, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Xiao-Lian He, Yong-Sheng Yang
  • Publication number: 20140320362
    Abstract: This disclosure is directed to broadband polarization diversity antennas. In one aspect, a polarization diversity antenna includes a baseboard with a baseboard-feed line located on a first surface. The baseboard-feed line includes a serpentine meander-line portion. The antenna also includes an antenna-array board with two or more antenna elements arranged in a series. The antenna-array board is attached to the first surface with the serpentine meander-line portion located between an edge of the antenna-array board and the baseboard. Each antenna element is connected to the serpentine meander-line portion via an antenna-feed line located on the antenna-array board. The antenna array provides two dimensional polarization broadcasting and receiving of electromagnetic radiation. In another aspect, a notch antenna is formed on an opposing second surface of the baseboard opposite the antenna-array board in order to provide three-dimensional polarization broadcasting and receiver of electromagnetic radiation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: Farfield Co.
    Inventor: Sheng Yeng Peng
  • Patent number: 8872710
    Abstract: A satellite dish heating system is installed on the rear side of a residential or commercial satellite dish to generate enough heat to keep the front face of a satellite dish reflector and the extension arm leading to the Lnbf warm enough to defrost the dish and arm during winter weather conditions including snow, ice, frost and ice fog, which interfere with satellite dish reception.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Inventor: Robert Blair Wallace
  • Publication number: 20140300527
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an antenna for a wireless communication device, including a radiator including a first fixing segment, and a first connecting unit including a first fixture unit and a second fixture unit for holding the first fixing segment such that the radiator is electrically connect to a circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2013
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: RALINK TECHNOLOGY CORP.
    Inventors: Shao-Chin Lo, Cheng-Hao Kuo
  • Patent number: 8842053
    Abstract: An electrically-shortened Yagi antenna includes a boom, a first electrically-shortened end element mounted on the boom, a second electrically-shortened end element mounted on the boom; and an electrically-shortened driven element mounted on the boom and electrically shortened less than the first and second electrically-shortened end elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Fluidmotion, Inc.
    Inventors: Clayton B. Curtiss, Michael E. Mertel
  • Publication number: 20140266969
    Abstract: A support apparatus for an inflatable communications antenna system includes a case the size of airline carry-on luggage that is dimensioned to store a deflated antenna and its accompanying power, control and inflation systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: William R. Clayton, Paul A. Gierow
  • Patent number: 8836607
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for enabling installation of antennas in a cost effective and efficient manner. The methods and systems disclosed herein provide a hollow pole and an elevating mechanism, wherein the elevating mechanism can be used to position antenna equipment located in one or more capsules attached to the elevating mechanism. The antenna equipment may be attached to a removable power source located in the capsule or to a non-removable power source located at the base of the hollow pole. Additionally, the antenna equipment may also be attached to communications equipment adapted to communicate with one or more communications networks. In an embodiment disclosed herein, the capsules may be adapted to rotate around a one or more axis in response to received commands and/or in accordance with instructions stored on a memory module attached to the capsules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC
    Inventor: Charles I. Cook
  • Patent number: 8837148
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device (1) for supporting, housing and cooling radiant modules (2) of an antenna, comprising a plate (3) for cooling said radiant modules (2) that can be fixed to means for supporting said antenna, said plate (3) having an upper surface and a lower surface; characterized in that it comprises a plurality of projecting guides (5) provided at least on one of said surfaces of said plate (3), so that each pair of said projecting guides (5) adjacent with surface on which are provided realize housing seats (6), in each one of which one of said radiant modules (2) is introduced; and pressing means (7, 15, 16, 17), integrated with said projecting guides (5), apt exerting a pressure on said radiant modules (2) so as to obtain a substantially uniform coupling between each of them and the surface of said plate (3) on which said projecting guides (5) are provided. The invention further relates to an array antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Selex Sistemi Integrati S.p.A. P.A.
    Inventors: Andrea Giovannelli, Francesca Masala
  • Patent number: 8823600
    Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of an antenna assembly mountable to an antenna mount having a contact, generally includes a printed circuit board (PCB) and a contact assembly configured to provide a solderless connection between at least one antenna element of the PCB and the contact when the antenna assembly is mounted to the antenna mount. Another exemplary embodiment of an antenna assembly generally includes a base and a housing configured to be coupled to the base such that an interior enclosure is cooperatively defined by the housing and base. The interior enclosure is configured for receiving a PCB and being sealed to thereby inhibit the ingress of water into the interior enclosure. One or more electrical grounding taps are configured for establishing at least a portion of an electrically-conductive grounding pathway from outside of or external to the interior enclosure and which extends into the interior enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Laird Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Imad M. Swais, Robert K. Antonio
  • Publication number: 20140240194
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a small-cell antenna arrangement. The antenna arrangement comprises an antenna mounting unit and an active antenna element. The antenna mounting unit is arranged with fastening means from which the active antenna element is detachable. Further, the antenna mounting unit is arranged with a signalling interface via which signals are arranged to be transferred between the active antenna element and a remotely located base station with which the antenna arrangement communicates. Moreover, the antenna mounting unit is arranged with an interface via which the active antenna element is powered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2013
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson (publ)
    Inventors: Elmar Trojer, Miguel Berg, Per-Erik Eriksson, Chenguang Lu, Olof V. Tidblad
  • Patent number: 8810473
    Abstract: A non-penetrating antenna mounting system is provided. The system includes a frame, an antenna, and an airfoil. The frame is configured to retain ballast to secure the frame to a surface of a structure without penetrating the surface of the structure. The antenna is mounted on the frame. The airfoil is mounted on the frame and is oriented relative to the frame to impart a downforce on the frame when exposed to wind. The airfoil can be rotatably mounted on the frame. The system can also include a wind vane mounted to the airfoil, with the wind vane and the airfoil being configured to turn into the wind.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.
    Inventor: Jason Fruh
  • Patent number: 8803743
    Abstract: A portable electronic device which can be changed between a first state and a second state includes an antenna that forms a loop in the first state and does not form the loop in the second state. A mobile telephone includes an operation unit-side casing, a display unit-side casing, a linking part which links the operation unit-side casing and the display unit-side casing; and a loop antenna. The loop antenna includes a first part disposed at the operation unit-side casing; a second part disposed at the display unit-side casing; a contacting part disposed at the operation unit-side casing; and a contacted part disposed at the display unit-side casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Kyocera Corporation
    Inventor: Hikaru Nekozuka
  • Patent number: 8803759
    Abstract: A phased array RADAR aperture assembly is formed of a plurality of support trusses arranged parallel to each other and supporting a plurality of RADAR modular aperture sections. Each of the RADAR modular aperture sections includes a modular column extending the length of the RADAR modular aperture sections and supporting the RADAR modular aperture section, wherein each of the modular column is configured to connect to a modular column of another RADAR modular aperture section in an end-to-end connection, wherein the end-to-end connection is made on the top surface of one of the plurality of support trusses and aligns two adjacent RADAR modular aperture sections with respect to each other and forms a seamless joint between the two adjacent RADAR modular aperture sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventor: Marc T. Angelucci
  • Patent number: 8794578
    Abstract: An adjusting mechanism for adjusting rotary angle is disclosed in the present invention. The adjusting mechanism includes a bracket. The bracket includes a base, a first supporting portion disposed on a first lateral side of the base, and a second supporting portion disposed on a second lateral side of the base. A pivot hole is formed on the first supporting portion. The adjusting mechanism further includes a clamp disposed by a side of the base and located in a position corresponding to the first and the second supporting portion. The adjusting mechanism further includes at least one bridging component connecting to a lateral surface of the clamp, and a pivoting component. A pivot hole is formed on the bridging component. The pivoting component passes through the pivot holes on the first supporting portion and the bridging component, so as to pivot the first supporting portion relative to the bridging component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Wistron NeWeb Corporation
    Inventors: Hung-Yuan Lin, San-Yi Kuo, Lan-Chun Yang, Ming-Chan Lee, Wei-Te Chien
  • Patent number: 8797228
    Abstract: An adjusting mechanism of adjusting an angle of an antenna module is disclosed in the present invention. The adjusting mechanism includes a base, a supporter pivotally connected to the base for supporting the antenna module, a connecting component pivoting to the supporter, and a jointing component disposed on the base and slidably inserting into a slot on the connecting component. The connecting component is for pivoting to the supporter and sliding relative to the jointing component along a direction of the slot simultaneously, so as to adjust an angle between the supporter and the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Wistron NeWeb Corporation
    Inventors: Lan-Chun Yang, Ming-Chan Lee, Hung-Yuan Lin, San-Yi Kuo, Wei-Te Chien
  • Publication number: 20140203994
    Abstract: An antenna module includes a support body and an antenna body. The support body has a flat support surface and a support surface that extends obliquely upward from one side of the support surface. The antenna body is attached to the support surface while being bent along the support surface of the support body. The antenna body is constituted by a dielectric film, a pair of electrodes and a semiconductor device. The pair of electrodes is formed on a main surface of the dielectric film, and the semiconductor device is mounted on the end of the electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: Nitto Denko Corporation
    Inventors: Masayuki HODONO, Masami INOUE, Mitsuru HONJO
  • Patent number: 8780008
    Abstract: An antenna mount including first, second, and third plates is disclosed. A first plate is attached to a second plate to form a plate assembly. When attached, a planar surface of the first plate contacts a surface of the second plate. The second plate may include a stiffening structure. The first plate includes a flange that is oriented parallel to and extending in the same direction as one or more members of the second plate. The flange and the members are positioned to abut opposing surfaces of a mounting base. The third plate includes a planar section and a mounting surface connected to the planar section. The third plate is attached to the plate assembly such that the mounting base is clamped between the third plate and the plate structure. The mounting surface is configured to receive a mounting device of an antenna assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Dish Network L.L.C.
    Inventors: David M. Lettkeman, Eric Boize, Jason S. Schmidt
  • Patent number: 8761663
    Abstract: A multi-band low-profile, low-volume two-way mobile panel array antenna system is described. Operation of the antenna may automatically switch between bands based on various user-entered parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Gilat Satellite Networks, Ltd
    Inventors: Ilan Kaplan, David Gross, Daniel Francis DiFonzo, Kevin Arthur Bruestle, Victor Boyanov, Stanimir Dimitrov Kamenopolski
  • Patent number: 8760361
    Abstract: A polarization adjustment assembly for a reflector antenna is provided with a radio bracket with a mounting flange. The mounting flange is coupled to a hub provided with a stop portion. Fasteners couple the radio bracket to the hub via slots in the mounting flange, rotatable with respect to the hub within the extents of the slots. An adjustment bolt passes through a boss coupled to the mounting flange. The adjustment bolt abuts the stop portion, whereby longitudinal displacement of the adjustment bolt with respect to the boss rotates the radio bracket with respect to the hub. Alternatively, the positions of the boss and stop portion on the mounting flange and hub may be exchanged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Andrew LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Lewry, Junaid Syed, Keith Tappin, Chris Hills
  • Publication number: 20140159990
    Abstract: An electronic circuit that needs to transmit or receive radio waves achieves that goal by using an antenna. This disclosure teaches an antenna that can be mounted on an edge of a circuit board. This disclosure teaches antenna shapes that, when mounted on an edge of a circuit board, can advantageously make contact with circuits on both sides of the board. Some antenna shapes have protruding portions with springiness that facilitates affixing the antenna to the board and facilitates reliable electrical contacts with the circuits. The disclosure also teaches methods for mounting an antenna on an edge of a circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2012
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: OPTICON SENSORS EUROPE B.V.
    Inventor: Alexander Azhari
  • Patent number: 8749450
    Abstract: An antenna bracket includes two substrates having a bottom surface and a supporting surface; a plurality of movable rollers installed on the bottom; two columns, respectively set up on the supporting surface of the substrates; a beam with two ends movably connected with the two columns; two first driving members, fixed on each supporting surface and connected with the beam to drive the beam to slide upward and downward relative to the two columns; an antenna base, movably connected with the beam to install an antenna; a second driving member, fixed on the beam and connected with the antenna base, to drive the antenna base to slide horizontally; two first electromagnetic shield covers and a second electromagnetic shield cover respectively covering the two first driving members and the one second driving member, to attenuate electromagnetic interference (EMI) emanation from openings in the first driving members and the second driving member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Xiao-Lian He
  • Patent number: 8743015
    Abstract: A device occupying a volumetric space definable within the bounds of a substantially spherical volume for realizing isotropic radiation may include a support for supporting a plurality of multi-polarization capable antenna elements. The plurality of antenna elements may include a first antenna element oriented in a first direction, a second antenna element oriented in a second direction, and a third antenna element oriented in a third direction. The support may support the first antenna element, the second antenna element, and the third antenna element in an arrangement such that the second direction is at least substantially different than the first direction, and the third direction is at least substantially different than the first direction and the second direction. The plurality of antenna elements generally occupies a volumetric space definable within the bounds of a substantially spherical volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Rockwell Collins, Inc.
    Inventors: James B. West, Jonathan P. Doane, Wajih A. ElSallal, Lee M. Paulsen, Michael J. Buckley
  • Patent number: 8742998
    Abstract: An object is to provide a goods storage tool that enables an antenna to be connected to an electronics device without the need to take out the antenna from a storage object in which the antenna is stored. A goods storage tool of the present invention is a goods storage tool for storing goods or contents therein. The goods storage tool includes an antenna that is stored in the goods storage tool; and a connection portion that enables a feeder connector connected to an electronics device to be connected to the antenna in such a way that the antenna remains stored in the goods storage tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: NEC Corporation
    Inventor: Akio Kuramoto
  • Publication number: 20140145908
    Abstract: A radar antenna is provided. The radar antenna includes an antenna unit provided with dielectric bodies in a front part thereof in a radio wave radiating direction, a housing unit for supplying a radio wave to the antenna unit, and an antenna supporting unit made of FRP attached between the antenna unit and the housing unit to separate the antenna unit from the housing unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2013
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: Furuno Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Koji Atsumi, Makoto Oda
  • Publication number: 20140145907
    Abstract: A radar antenna is provided. The radar antenna includes an antenna unit provided with dielectric bodies in a front part thereof in a radio wave radiating direction, a pedestal, a supporting bar attached between the antenna unit and the pedestal to separate the antenna unit from the pedestal, and formed with a hollow section therein, and one of a cable and a waveguide passing through the hollow section and connected with the antenna unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2013
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: Furuno Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tetsuya Miyagawa, Koji Atsumi, Kazuyoshi Furugori, Makoto Oda
  • Patent number: 8737067
    Abstract: A rack system may include a first plurality of line cards, where a particular one of the first plurality of line cards receives or sends packets via ports; a plurality of fabric cards, where a particular one of the plurality of fabric cards includes a switching fabric; a second plurality of line cards, where a particular one of the second plurality of line cards receives or sends packets via ports; a first backplane that connects the first plurality of line cards to the plurality of fabric cards; and a second backplane that connects the second plurality of line cards to the plurality of fabric cards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Juniper Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Kim, Muhammad Sagarwala, Phu Truong
  • Patent number: 8736512
    Abstract: The invention relates to apparatus and a method to allow the adjustment of a position of an item, such as an antenna of satellite broadcast receiving apparatus so as to allow the elevation and/or azimuth position to be fixed accurately. Adjustment means are provided which have an axis of rotation offset to the center axis of a body portion of the rotatable member to allow the body portion side walls to act as a cam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Raven Group Limited
    Inventors: Derek Grice, Ray Beagan, Jason Koch
  • Publication number: 20140125551
    Abstract: A method for assembling a housing of an electronic device including the following steps is provided. An antenna pattern layer and an adhesive layer is provided, wherein the antenna pattern layer has a first surface opposite a second surface, and the adhesive layer is disposed on the first surface of the antenna pattern layer. A plastic frame is formed on the second surface of the antenna pattern layer by injection molding. The antenna pattern layer and the plastic frame are attached on a substrate via the adhesive layer. In addition, a housing assembly of an electronic device is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2012
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Inventors: Yu-Ju Chen, Shih-Wei Li, Chien-Chun Wu
  • Publication number: 20140111400
    Abstract: A metamaterial structure including at least one basic unit including a mounting made of a dielectric material. The mounting has an upper surface and a lower surface. Each basic unit includes an electrically conductive unit arranged on the upper surface of the mounting and including: a first C-shaped conductive element including first and second ends; a second C-shaped conductive element including third and fourth ends, the first and second conductive elements being arranged relative to one another such that the first and third ends are opposite one another and separated by a first space, and the second and fourth ends are opposite one another and separated by a second space; and a connector configured so as to connect the first end to the fourth end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2012
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: ECOLE SUPERIEURE ELECTRONIQUE DE L'OUEST
    Inventors: Mohamed Latrach, Wafa Abdouni-Abdallah
  • Patent number: 8698692
    Abstract: Apparatus are described for mounting an object to a structure having a railing. The apparatus includes a base attachable to the object and configured for placement on the structure proximate the railing. The apparatus further includes an adjustable compression mechanism positioned between the base and the railing configured to secure the base to the structure with a selected force. The mechanism includes a first plate on the base, a second plate movable relative to the first plate for producing a selected height of the mechanism and a threaded member attached to the first plate and the second plate. The threaded member is configured to move the second plate relative to the first plate to achieve the selected height and apply the selected force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Dish Network L.L.C.
    Inventor: David Lettkeman
  • Patent number: 8698695
    Abstract: An antenna system for use in an agricultural field or work area comprises a base having an upper side and a lower side opposite the upper side. A stake extends from the lower side. The stake is capable of mounting into the ground. A spring extends from the upper side of the base. A mast above the base is movably, resiliently mounted to the base by the spring. A lateral dielectric guard is mounted at or the near a top of the mast. An antenna is associated with the top of the mast, the antenna coupled to a transmission line that is secured to or by the mast.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Jan M. Wyckoff, Vickie L. Ellis, Christopher A. Trapkus
  • Publication number: 20140098002
    Abstract: An antenna module includes a printed circuit board, multiple conductive clamps bonded to the printed circuit board, each conductive clamp having elastic clamping arms at two opposite lateral sides thereof, and an antenna inserted in between the clamping arms of each conductive clamp and secured and electrically conducted to the printed circuit board by the conductive clamps for signal feed-in and grounding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicants: UNIVERSAL GLOBAL SCIENTIFIC INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD., UNIVERSAL SCIENTIFIC INDUSTRIAL (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Cheng-Ta LI, Jui-Chih CHIEN, Hung-Wei CHIU, UNIVERSAL GLOBAL SCIENTIFIC INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
  • Patent number: 8692733
    Abstract: A low noise block down-converter with integrated feed (LNBF) assembly includes an LNBF main body, a connection portion including at least one LNBF locating hole, a support arm including at least one support arm locating hole, at least one locating spring piece including a fix end fixed on the support arm and a locating protrusion, a holder, a holding cam, and a pivot for connecting the holding cam to the holder, wherein when the connection portion inserts into the support arm, each locating protrusion penetrates the corresponding support arm locating hole and the corresponding LNBF locating hole to fix relative position between the connection portion and the support arm, and the holding cam is rotated to make a perimeter of the holding cam abut against the support arm completely and retain each locating protrusions in a penetration state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Wistron NeWeb Corporation
    Inventors: Lan-Chun Yang, Hung-Yuan Lin, San-Yi Kuo, Hong-Long Chen, Hsin-Tang Liu
  • Publication number: 20140078017
    Abstract: An antenna comprising a plurality of carrier blocks, wherein each carrier block is coupled to at least one other carrier block, and a plurality of radiators, wherein each radiator is connected to at least one carrier block. Further, an antenna comprising a plurality of carrier blocks, wherein each carrier block is coupled with at least one other carrier block, and a radiator connected to at least two of the plurality of carrier blocks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2012
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: FUTUREWEI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Kiran Vanjani, Jorge Fabrega Sanchez, Hui Vicki Tan
  • Patent number: 8660623
    Abstract: A mobile wireless communications device may include a portable housing, a circuit board carried by the portable housing, a wireless communications circuit carried by the circuit board, and an audio circuit carried by the circuit board. The device may further include an antenna assembly including an antenna carrier frame coupled to the circuit board and defining a cavity therein, and at least one antenna element carried on the carrier frame and coupled to the wireless communications circuit. The device may also include an audio output transducer carried within the cavity of the antenna carrier frame and coupled to the audio circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventors: Ying Tong Man, Yihong Qi, Joshua Kwan Ho Wong
  • Patent number: 8655290
    Abstract: An antenna with a built-in filter for use in an electronic device includes: an antenna element; and a circuit board unit connected to the antenna element, wherein the circuit board unit includes: a filter circuit that filters input and output signals of the antenna element; and a matching circuit that performs impedance matching of the antenna element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Casio Computer Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shigeru Yagi, Youichi Ushigome
  • Patent number: 8640325
    Abstract: Electronic components each having a chip module with module contacts and an antenna having antenna contacts is made by securing a plurality of the chip modules the inner face of a module film strip having an outer periphery projecting past the chip module with the chip modules spaced from one another at a uniform predetermined module spacing. A plurality of the antennas are secured to an inner face of an elongated antenna strip with the antennas spaced from one another by a predetermined antenna spacing. The module strip is longitudinally subdivided into sections each of which is of a length equal to the predetermined module spacing and each of which carries a respective chip module. The module-strip sections are pressed against the antenna strip such that the module contacts of each of the chip modules engage and bear on the antenna contacts of a respective antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Bielomatik Leuze GmbH & Co.KG
    Inventor: Martin Bohn
  • Patent number: 8618998
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, an antenna comprises a plurality of elongated side radiating elements having longitudinal axes oriented at angles of between about 10° and about 80° from a line perpendicular to an imaginary base plane extending across ends of the side radiating elements, and a cavity positioned between the side radiating elements defined by at least one non-radio frequency-transparent sidewall. In another embodiment, a system comprises a plurality of elongated side radiating elements each lying along a unique side plane and having longitudinal axes oriented at angles of between about 10° and about 80° from a line perpendicular to an imaginary base plane extending across ends of the side radiating elements, and a cavity being positioned between the side radiating elements defined by at least one non-radio frequency-transparent sidewall, wherein the at least one sidewall has sides each lying along a plane about parallel to the unique side plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Applied Wireless Identifications Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Vadim Kikin
  • Publication number: 20130335275
    Abstract: An electronic device may be provided with a conductive housing. An antenna window structure may be formed in an opening in the housing. The antenna window structure may have an antenna support structure that is attached to the conductive housing and that supports antenna structures. An antenna window cap may be mounted in the opening and attached to the antenna support structure with liquid adhesive. Alignment structures may be provided in the antenna support structure. An antenna support plate with mating alignment structures may be used in attaching the antenna structures to the antenna support structures. Metal shielding structures may be used to provide electromagnetic shielding. A shielding wall may be formed from a sheet metal structure supported by a plastic support structure. A flexible metal shielding foil layer may be welded to the shielding wall using a sacrificial plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2012
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Inventors: Emery A. Sanford, Qingxiang Li, Lijun Zhang, Anthony S. Montevirgen, Teodor Dabov, Erik G.P. de Jong, Wey-Jiun Lin
  • Publication number: 20130335278
    Abstract: A wireless communication device includes a housing and an antenna. The housing includes a frame. The frame includes a metal portion and a non-metal portion connected to the metal portion. The antenna includes a base board and a radiating body. The radiating body is partially surrounding the base and electrically connected to the base board. The radiating body is formed by the metal portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Inventors: TE-CHANG LIN, CHO-KANG HSU
  • Publication number: 20130328744
    Abstract: The invention relates to a retaining and anchoring device forming a retaining and anchoring section on a metal plate (1), in particular on a reflector, having the following features: a recess (19) provided in the metal plate (1), wherein the recess (19) has on the upper face (1a) of the metal plate (1) a peripheral edge or edge sections (23?) spaced apart from one another, an undercut (25) or several undercut sections (25) are formed below the peripheral edge or the edge sections (23?), and the recess (19) is free of bores or passages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: KATHREIN-WERKE KG
    Inventors: Christian Fröhler, Mario Günther, Johann Baptist Obermaier
  • Patent number: 8604999
    Abstract: An antenna enclosure is designed to be suspended from a line such as a messenger strand which extends in a first direction between a pair of utility poles, in a similar manner to other aerial strand mounted communication system components. At least one antenna element is mounted in the enclosure. The antenna enclosure in one example is elongated in the first direction and tapers inwardly in a vertical direction between the upper and lower ends of the enclosure. Two spaced connecting brackets mounted on the upper end of the enclosure are configured for connection to spaced positions on a line to suspend the enclosure from the line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Public Wireless, Inc.
    Inventors: James Abumrad, Roger Haas
  • Patent number: 8599100
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for enabling installation of antennas in a cost effective and efficient manner. The methods and systems disclosed herein provide a hollow pole and an elevating mechanism, wherein the elevating mechanism can be used to position antenna equipment located in one or more capsules attached to the elevating mechanism. The antenna equipment may be attached to a removable power source located in the capsule or to a non-removable power source located at the base of the hollow pole. Additionally, the antenna equipment may also be attached to communications equipment adapted to communicate with one or more communications networks. In an embodiment disclosed herein, the capsules may be adapted to rotate around a one or more axis in response to received commands and/or in accordance with instructions stored on a memory module attached to the capsules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC
    Inventor: Charles I. Cook
  • Patent number: 8599099
    Abstract: An antenna system is provided. The antenna system includes an antenna connected to a signal transmitting/receiving circuit to transmit and receive a radio signal, an antenna pole coupled to the antenna, a central weight unit coupled to the antenna pole to keep a beam pattern of the antenna in a certain direction with respect to a gravity direction and formed in a curved figure, and an antenna coupling unit formed in a recess to support the central weight unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Byung-Tae Park
  • Patent number: 8593369
    Abstract: An antenna assembly is provided that may include an antenna element having first and second opposed sides. The antenna element may be configured to transmit or receive signals of a desired wavelength. The antenna assembly may also include a first conductive surface disposed proximate the first side of the antenna element and lying in a plane substantially perpendicular to the antenna element, and a second conductive surface disposed proximate the second side of the antenna element and lying in a plane substantially perpendicular to the first antenna element. The second conductive surface may be substantially parallel to, and spaced apart from, the plane in which the first conductive surface lies. Collectively the first and second conductive surfaces may be configured to excite wave propagation modes of a higher order than a fundamental propagation mode for reception or transmission of signals of the desired wavelength by the antenna element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Navico Holding AS
    Inventor: Gregor Storz
  • Patent number: 8581801
    Abstract: An antenna element and balun are described. The antenna includes a plurality of droopy bowtie antenna elements disposed on dielectric block and a feed point. The balun includes a central member having dielectric slabs symmetrically disposed on external surfaces thereof. At least one end of the balun is provided having a shape such that conductors on the dielectric slabs of the balun can be coupled to the the droopy bowtie antenna elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Angelo M. Puzella, Sergey Makarov, Patrick Morrison