With Support For Antenna, Reflector Or Director Patents (Class 343/878)
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Publication number: 20140347245Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2012Publication date: November 27, 2014Inventors: Suguru Fujita, Ryosuke Shiozaki
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Patent number: 8890766Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 30, 2012Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Mobile Communications ABInventor: Minh-Chau Huynh
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Patent number: 8880132Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 24, 2012Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Oh Yong Kwon, Jeon Il Lee
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Patent number: 8878734Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 29, 2011Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: iRobot CorporationInventor: Eddie Williams
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Patent number: 8878733Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 25, 2011Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Xiao-Lian He, Yong-Sheng Yang
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Publication number: 20140320362Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: Farfield Co.Inventor: Sheng Yeng Peng
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Patent number: 8872710Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 26, 2012Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Inventor: Robert Blair Wallace
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Publication number: 20140300527Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2013Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: RALINK TECHNOLOGY CORP.Inventors: Shao-Chin Lo, Cheng-Hao Kuo
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Patent number: 8842053Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 3, 2009Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: Fluidmotion, Inc.Inventors: Clayton B. Curtiss, Michael E. Mertel
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Publication number: 20140266969Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventors: William R. Clayton, Paul A. Gierow
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Patent number: 8836607Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 31, 2013Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLCInventor: Charles I. Cook
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Device for supporting, housing and cooling radiant modules of an antenna, particularly array antenna
Patent number: 8837148Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 18, 2008Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Selex Sistemi Integrati S.p.A. P.A.Inventors: Andrea Giovannelli, Francesca Masala -
Patent number: 8823600Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 19, 2011Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Laird Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Imad M. Swais, Robert K. Antonio
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Publication number: 20140240194Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2013Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson (publ)Inventors: Elmar Trojer, Miguel Berg, Per-Erik Eriksson, Chenguang Lu, Olof V. Tidblad
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Patent number: 8810473Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 18, 2011Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.Inventor: Jason Fruh
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Patent number: 8803743Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 26, 2009Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Kyocera CorporationInventor: Hikaru Nekozuka
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Patent number: 8803759Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 21, 2011Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Lockheed Martin CorporationInventor: Marc T. Angelucci
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Patent number: 8794578Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 27, 2011Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Wistron NeWeb CorporationInventors: Hung-Yuan Lin, San-Yi Kuo, Lan-Chun Yang, Ming-Chan Lee, Wei-Te Chien
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Patent number: 8797228Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 31, 2011Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Wistron NeWeb CorporationInventors: Lan-Chun Yang, Ming-Chan Lee, Hung-Yuan Lin, San-Yi Kuo, Wei-Te Chien
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Publication number: 20140203994Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2014Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: Nitto Denko CorporationInventors: Masayuki HODONO, Masami INOUE, Mitsuru HONJO
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Patent number: 8780008Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 12, 2011Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Dish Network L.L.C.Inventors: David M. Lettkeman, Eric Boize, Jason S. Schmidt
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Patent number: 8761663Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 15, 2011Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Gilat Satellite Networks, LtdInventors: Ilan Kaplan, David Gross, Daniel Francis DiFonzo, Kevin Arthur Bruestle, Victor Boyanov, Stanimir Dimitrov Kamenopolski
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Patent number: 8760361Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 20, 2010Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Andrew LLCInventors: Matthew Lewry, Junaid Syed, Keith Tappin, Chris Hills
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Publication number: 20140159990Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2012Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: OPTICON SENSORS EUROPE B.V.Inventor: Alexander Azhari
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Patent number: 8749450Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 27, 2012Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Xiao-Lian He
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Patent number: 8743015Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 29, 2010Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Rockwell Collins, Inc.Inventors: James B. West, Jonathan P. Doane, Wajih A. ElSallal, Lee M. Paulsen, Michael J. Buckley
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Patent number: 8742998Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 27, 2009Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: NEC CorporationInventor: Akio Kuramoto
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Publication number: 20140145908Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2013Publication date: May 29, 2014Applicant: Furuno Electric Co., Ltd.Inventors: Koji Atsumi, Makoto Oda
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Publication number: 20140145907Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2013Publication date: May 29, 2014Applicant: Furuno Electric Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tetsuya Miyagawa, Koji Atsumi, Kazuyoshi Furugori, Makoto Oda
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Patent number: 8737067Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 1, 2011Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Juniper Networks, Inc.Inventors: Sean Kim, Muhammad Sagarwala, Phu Truong
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Patent number: 8736512Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 22, 2008Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Raven Group LimitedInventors: Derek Grice, Ray Beagan, Jason Koch
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Publication number: 20140125551Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2012Publication date: May 8, 2014Inventors: Yu-Ju Chen, Shih-Wei Li, Chien-Chun Wu
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Publication number: 20140111400Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2012Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: ECOLE SUPERIEURE ELECTRONIQUE DE L'OUESTInventors: Mohamed Latrach, Wafa Abdouni-Abdallah
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Patent number: 8698692Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 13, 2013Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Dish Network L.L.C.Inventor: David Lettkeman
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Patent number: 8698695Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 28, 2011Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Jan M. Wyckoff, Vickie L. Ellis, Christopher A. Trapkus
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Publication number: 20140098002Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2013Publication date: April 10, 2014Applicants: 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.
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Patent number: 8692733Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 4, 2011Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: Wistron NeWeb CorporationInventors: Lan-Chun Yang, Hung-Yuan Lin, San-Yi Kuo, Hong-Long Chen, Hsin-Tang Liu
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Publication number: 20140078017Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2012Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: FUTUREWEI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Kiran Vanjani, Jorge Fabrega Sanchez, Hui Vicki Tan
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Patent number: 8660623Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 12, 2010Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Ying Tong Man, Yihong Qi, Joshua Kwan Ho Wong
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Patent number: 8655290Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 22, 2011Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Casio Computer Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shigeru Yagi, Youichi Ushigome
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Patent number: 8640325Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 26, 2010Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: Bielomatik Leuze GmbH & Co.KGInventor: Martin Bohn
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Patent number: 8618998Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 21, 2009Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: Applied Wireless Identifications Group, Inc.Inventor: Vadim Kikin
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Publication number: 20130335275Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2012Publication date: December 19, 2013Inventors: Emery A. Sanford, Qingxiang Li, Lijun Zhang, Anthony S. Montevirgen, Teodor Dabov, Erik G.P. de Jong, Wey-Jiun Lin
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Publication number: 20130335278Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2013Publication date: December 19, 2013Inventors: TE-CHANG LIN, CHO-KANG HSU
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Publication number: 20130328744Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2012Publication date: December 12, 2013Applicant: KATHREIN-WERKE KGInventors: Christian Fröhler, Mario Günther, Johann Baptist Obermaier
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Patent number: 8604999Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 20, 2011Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: Public Wireless, Inc.Inventors: James Abumrad, Roger Haas
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Patent number: 8599100Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 27, 2012Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLCInventor: Charles I. Cook
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Patent number: 8599099Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 14, 2008Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Byung-Tae Park
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Patent number: 8593369Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 12, 2008Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: Navico Holding ASInventor: Gregor Storz
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Patent number: 8581801Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 1, 2010Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Raytheon CompanyInventors: Angelo M. Puzella, Sergey Makarov, Patrick Morrison