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Decorative Jeweled Wheel Cover
An improved wheel is provided wherein decorative items such as gem stones are embedded in either the wheel surface, a special mounting section attached to the wheel surface, or to a spoke strap that wraps around each spoke and positions embedded gem stones on the outside surface of the spoke.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7893885 | Antenna system for tracking mobile satellite and carrier having the same Provided is a antenna system for tracking a mobile satellite and a movable carrier having the same for mechanically adjusting the orientation of an antenna at the azimuth angle and the elevation angle and correcting the phase error of a receiving signal while adjust... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7760153 | Linear motor powered lift actuator A lift actuator for supporting a radar antenna array and for selectively moving the antenna array between a retracted position and an erected operational position, said actuator includes a first linear induction driver movable along a first member and a second linea... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7663565 | Pedestal apparatus and satellite tracking antenna having the same Provided are a pedestal apparatus and a satellite-tracking antenna having the same. The pedestal apparatus includes: a fixing unit fixed at a moving object; a connecter for forming a first rotating axis vertically to the fixing unit; a first rotation supporter havin... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7609218 | Enhanced back assembly for Ka/Ku ODU An alignment mechanism for aligning an antenna to a satellite configuration is disclosed. An apparatus in accordance with the present invention comprises an antenna for receiving the satellite signals, a mast, for mounting the antenna to a desired location, and an a... | 10/27/2009 |
| 7570222 | Semi-automatic satellite locator system A method for positioning a dielectric dome covered satellite dish adapted to be connected to a satellite receiver, by inputting an elevation command into a control console corresponding to a geographic location of the satellite dish and then depressing a single key ... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7477203 | Elevation angle control apparatus for satellite-tracking antenna The present invention relates to an artificial satellite tracking antenna installed in moving objects, such as vehicles, ships, trains, or the like, and automatically tracking position of the satellite such that viewers may conveniently watch satellite broadcasting ... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7453409 | Low profile antenna system and associated methods An antenna system includes a base, a turntable rotatably mounted on the base, and an elevation assembly carried on the turntable. An antenna is carried by the elevation assembly. The turntable has an antenna relief opening therein to permit the elevation assembly to... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7385562 | Mobile antenna system for satellite communications Antenna assembly for satellite tracking system that includes a plurality of antenna arrangements, each having one or more ports, and all ports connected through transmission lines in a combining/splitting circuit. The antenna arrangements form a spatial element arra... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7375689 | Multi-band antenna of compact size A multi-band antenna of compact size includes a conductor of uniform cross-section folded to form the antenna with a connection portion, a low-frequency first radiation portion, and a high-frequency second radiation portion. The connection portion has a feeding poin... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7374137 | Directional support structure A directional support structure for use with solar panels, flat satellite antennas, and the like items that are directed toward a point in space. The support structure includes a mounting plate with an extension tube extending outwardly therefrom, pivotally secured ... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7369097 | Collapsible tripod mount for a dish antenna assembly A collapsible tripod mount for a portable dish antenna assembly. The assembly includes a dish member and a post member extending downwardly from it. The tripod includes three legs selectively lockable in an open position to support the dish antenna assembly and a co... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7365696 | Multitransmitter RF rotary joint free weather radar system A multitransmitter RF rotary joint free weather radar system is used to transmit two transmitted waves toward an object and to receive two reflected waves from the object. The system incorporates an antenna pedestal having a platform support and a platform. The plat... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7357321 | Card stack reader, card thereof, card case, method for manufacturing card, game machine using the same, computer-readable storage medium on which game program is recorded The present invention relates to a card stack reader, a card thereof, a card case, a method for manufacturing the card, a game machine using the same, and a computer-readable storage medium on which a game program is recorded. The card stack reader comprises an imag... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7358909 | Motorized, retractable antenna system for recreational and similar vehicles A motorized, retractable antenna system for a recreational or similar vehicle. The antenna system includes an antenna head pivotally mounted to a support arrangement for rotation about a substantially horizontal axis between retracted and raised position. The suppor... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7339540 | Sparse and virtual array processing for rolling axle array system A radar signal processing system comprises a processor that determines a respective position of each of a plurality of radiating elements included in a radar array. Each radiating element has a respectively different motion vector from every other one of the plurali... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7339520 | Phased array terminal for equatorial satellite constellations A low cost and low profile antenna for commercial use, either in a fixed or mobile condition is disclosed. The antenna has a generally flat circular plate that rotates to seam the azimuth direction. A plurality of radiation elements are positioned on the surface of ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7336242 | Antenna system including transverse swing arms and associated methods An antenna system may include a base having an opening therein, and a plurality of swing arms each having a concave elongate shape and opposing ends pivotally connected to the base to permit a swinging motion within the opening of the base. The swing arms may be tra... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7333064 | System and method for pointing and control of an antenna A method is disclosed for directing an antenna mounted in a restricted radome on an aircraft. The method can include the operation of determining whether the antenna is directed in a keyhole. A further operation can involve controlling the antenna using an elevation... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7333066 | Antenna beam controlling system for cellular communication An antenna beam controlling system (ABCS) for use in cellular communication systems. The ABCS allows the antenna's horizontal beam direction and horizontal beam width to be remotely adjusted for optimum reception and transmission. The ABCS, in its basic design, is c... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7324046 | Electronic beam steering for keyhole avoidance An airborne radio frequency (RF) antenna terminal system includes a two-axis gimbals control system and a phased array antenna. The phased array antenna electronically steers the receive and transmit beams using phase shifters. The electronically steered beams provi... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7324056 | Broadband communication system for mobile users in a satellite-based network A satellite-based communications system operating at high data rates includes a plurality of satellites each having uplink and downlink antennas for transmitting and receiving a plurality of signals utilizing a plurality of spot beams to and from a plurality of cove... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7301505 | Semi-automatic satellite locator system A method for positioning a dielectric dome covered satellite dish adapted to be connected to a satellite receiver, by inputting an elevation command into a control console corresponding to a geographic location of the satellite dish and then depressing a single key ... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7298342 | Antenna positioner system A three-axis antenna positioner has an X-Y over azimuth configuration, and includes an azimuth drive assembly, an X-axis drive assembly, and a Y-axis drive assembly. Each drive assembly is independently operable. The azimuth drive assembly imparts 540° azimuthal ro... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7286704 | Imaging fire detector An imaging fire detector is used to detect a fire from a recorded image sequence. Either a video camera or an infrared camera is used as an imaging device. Characterizing parameters of a fire are either analyzed individually or in combination. In order to detect cha... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7265728 | Method for automatically adjusting antenna and system thereof A method for automatically adjusting an antenna and the system thereof are provided. The method includes driving the motor to rotate the antenna at first, so as to receive multiple first digital signals and record the position corresponding to the multiple first dig... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7259724 | Antenna positioner system with dual operational mode A controller is configured to operate an antenna positioner, which positions an antenna to track a moving object during a pass, in dual operational modes. The controller determines a maximum expected elevation angle during the pass. The controller de-activates the a... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7256749 | Compact, mechanically scanned cassegrain antenna system and method A mechanically scanned reflector antenna system that produces a compact swept diameter and overall height, which is ideally suited for use on the external surface of a high speed mobile platform where a low profile, lightweight antenna is needed. The antenna system ... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7245262 | Antenna beam controlling system for cellular communication An antenna beam controlling system (ABCS) for use in cellular communication systems. The ABCS allows the antenna's horizontal beam direction and horizontal beam width to be remotely adjusted for optimum reception and transmission. The ABCS, in its basic design, is c... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7231741 | Mobile cellular telephone tower A mobile cellular telephone tower comprises a self-propelled base and a tower connected to the base. The tower includes a base segment and at least a first extendable segment operatively connected to a second extendable segment. A winch is connected to the base, and... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7230581 | Nomadic storable satellite antenna system An elevation mechanism for a satellite antenna system allows the antenna to be moved between a deployed position and a stowed position. The elevation mechanism includes a lift bar driven by a motor having one end pivotally connected to the back of the antenna and a ... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7229024 | Collimating signals A electrical structure and associated method for collimating a wireless signal between a RFID transceiver and a RFID tag. The electrical structure comprises a RFID tag and an enclosure structure. The enclosure structure comprises a radio frequency opaque material. T... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7228028 | Optical fiber link A system comprises at least one optical fiber that revolves around an axis when an array assembly that includes a radar array revolves around the axis. The optical fiber receives a light pattern that specifies information from the array assembly. A stationary device... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7219590 | Method for positioning a body along continuous-range inclination and rotation angles In a system for controlling the inclination angle and rotation angle of a body, a rotary actuator is coupled to a base. A pivot actuator is coupled to an output shaft of the rotary actuator. The rotary actuator controls the angular position of the pivot actuator. A ... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7199764 | Maintenance platform for a rolling radar array A maintenance platform for use in a rolling radar array system has a base capable of accommodating at least one person. The base is movably coupled to a support frame, along which the base can move along the longitudinal axis of the support frame rails. The height o... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7183996 | System for remotely adjusting antennas A mounting apparatus for remotely adjusting the tilt and heading of cell antennas. Antenna tilt is provided by the cooperation of a hinged lower tilt bracket and an upper tilt bracket connected to the antenna by links. The upper tilt bracket is mounted to a vertical... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7183989 | Transportable rolling radar platform and system A transportable platform for a rolling radar array system has a base whereupon a track for an array wheel is provided. A segment of the track can be folded for transportation and deployed when the rolling radar array system is to be in an operational mode. The trans... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7173575 | Reflector antenna support structure A support structure apparatus for a reflector antenna having a main reflector. The support structure includes a plurality of sub-brackets and a main bracket. The sub-brackets each having a plurality of main reflector connection points and a main bracket connection p... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7165276 | Medical assist device A medical assist device relocates patients from a first support such as a bed to a second support such as a chair or wheelchair. Upon location of the assist device to a position adjacent such first support, the patient may stand on a rotatable platform of the assist... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7165365 | Satellite ready building and method for forming the same A satellite ready building comprises a plurality of studs and satellite wires positioned adjacent to the studs having a first termination and a second termination. A connector is coupled to the second termination of the wires. The first termination is coupled throug... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7164391 | Orientation adjusting device for a satellite antenna An orientation adjusting device includes a base unit, a bracket unit, and an angle-adjusting mechanism. The bracket unit is coupled pivotally to the base unit. The angle-adjusting mechanism includes first and second rotatable units and first and second pivot joints.... | 01/16/2007 |
