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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8159410 | Reflective antenna assembly A reflective antenna is provided according to one or more embodiments of the invention. In one embodiment, the reflective antenna may include a radome having a fixed orientation within the elevation plane. According to another embodiment, a reflective antenna positi... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8159411 | Rotary connector providing electromagnetic interference shielding features In one aspect, a rotary connector having a longitudinal axis includes a first metal portion including a groove about the longitudinal axis. The rotary connector also includes a second metal portion and a spring disposed in the groove and having metal contact with th... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8144073 | Portal structure providing electromagnetic interference shielding features In one aspect, an antenna pedestal includes a body having an inner cavity. The antenna pedestal includes a portal structure to access the inner cavity of the antenna pedestal. The portal structure also includes a threaded structure disposed around a portal accessing... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8130168 | Apparatus for raising and lowering an antena The mast (11) of an antenna is pivotally carried by a post (12) by a hinge assembly (13). A pedestal (33) is carried by the post (12) and is adapted to carry a winch (40) having a line (46) with a hook (47) at ... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8085215 | Base station antenna protection system and method thereof The present invention discloses a base station antenna protection system and the method thereof. The base station antenna protection system receives a wind moving in a direction, and comprises a base station antenna, a sensor, a protective surface and a rotatory dev... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8040290 | Mounting bracket for satellite dish antenna and satellite disk antenna assembly using the same An exemplary mounting bracket for a satellite dish antenna includes a mounting base, a first frame and a second frame. The first frame includes a pivoting portion at one end thereof. The pivoting portion is pivoted to one side of the mounting base so that the pivoti... | 10/18/2011 |
| 7990335 | Antenna assemblies with antenna elements and reflectors According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are provided of antenna assemblies. In an exemplary embodiment, an antenna assembly generally includes at least one tapered loop antenna element having a generally annular shape with an opening. An antenna assembly... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7965255 | Rotatable antenna mount A rotatable antenna mount assembly for coupling an antenna reflector to a support structure. The antenna mount including a rotatable connection provided with a generally planar outer surface; the rotatable connection coupled directly to the antenna reflector. An ant... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7965254 | TV satellite dish stand A mount for a satellite dish includes a circular base which has a bubble level system and a plurality of adjustable anchor legs on the base. The base is mounted on the ground and the anchors ensure proper mounting. A collar on the base connects the base to the suppo... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7898497 | Enclosed reflector antenna mount A reflector antenna mount for a reflector antenna with a primary mount coupled to a support arm. The primary mount rotatable in a first axis relative to the support arm. A secondary mount coupled to the primary mount; the secondary mount pivotable in a second axis r... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7859479 | Antenna for compact satellite terminal An antenna for a compact satellite terminal. Antenna is a rigid parabolic structure of metal matrix composite capable of disassembly into segments affording a high degree of portability such as for man-packable satellite terminals and the like. A shallow feed horn a... | 12/28/2010 |
| RE41816 | Dish antenna rotation apparatus A rotation apparatus for a dish antenna provides a system for easily adjusting the dish antenna to a precise receiving position. The rotation apparatus includes a dish bracket which is fixed to the back of the dish antenna. The dish bracket includes a plurality of c... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7696949 | Receiving antenna The invention provides a sky wave receiving antenna which includes a receiving element having a radiator and a plurality of directors arranged in parallel on a horizontal support boom with a constant interval in a alternatively crossed direction, a base and a vertic... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7675476 | Internal antenna with rotatable mounting bracket assembly A internal antenna with rotatable mounting bracket assembly is mounted on an edge of a flat panel television and has a mounting bracket, a clamp and a rotatable antenna seat. The mounting bracket is mounted on the edge of a flat panel television and has a mounting d... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7619583 | Antenna tiltplate Maintenance on an amateur radio antenna mounted on a tilt over tower typically requires the use of a ladder of scaffold. While tiltover towers are common, when used with a large yagi antenna they tilting is limited by the length of the antenna boom and elements. The... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7602349 | System of stowing and deploying multiple phased arrays or combinations of arrays and reflectors A spacecraft is provided that includes a spacecraft body, a phased array coupled to a side of the spacecraft body by a first deployment couple, and a reflector coupled to the side of the spacecraft body by a second deployment couple. The first and second deployment ... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7589693 | Method and apparatus for orienting a directional antenna A device orienting apparatus includes a device-attachment structure having a non-uniform mass distribution, a post, and a base structure. The device-attachment structure includes a pivot hole and the post has a first-end section surrounded by the pivot hole. A secon... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7586460 | Dongle device with integrated antenna assembly An electronic device includes a main body having electronic circuitry therein, and further includes an exposed interface that enables the electronic circuitry to transfer information. In addition, the electronic device includes a pivoting member attached to the main... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7525507 | Adjustable antenna mount with covered ratchet An antenna mounting system for a vehicle that allows easy adjustments without the need of additional tools after initial installation. The antenna mount comprises internal interlocking teeth between an antenna base and a link arm that engage with the tightening of a... | 04/28/2009 |
| 7518569 | Stabilizing mechanism for a deployed reflector antenna in a mobile satellite antenna system and method A stabilizing mechanism and method for a deployed reflector antenna in a mobile satellite system. The stabilizing mechanism has a pair of stabilizing devices with a first end of each stabilizing device connected on a rear support of the reflector antenna. The first ... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7466285 | Fine tuning mechanism of a satellite antenna A fine tuning mechanism of the satellite antenna is disclosed herein. This mechanism disposed in the elevation and azimuth fine tuning device includes a plurality of fine tuning elements, which include a plurality of rollers, a bushing and a bearing. By this mechani... | 12/16/2008 |
| 7439932 | Antenna mounting bracket An antenna mounting bracket has a stationary leaf, a housing, a sliding plug and a spring. The stationary leaf has a connecting rod formed coaxially on and protruding from the stationary leaf. The housing is connected pivotally on the stationary leaf and has a proxi... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7439930 | Antenna mount with fine adjustment cam An antenna mount having a bracket with a projecting first cam mount and a pivot connection hole formed in a mounting surface. A base bracket having a base portion with a first cam slot and a pivot bolt hole adapted to align with the first cam mount and the pivot con... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7436366 | Antenna device A hinge portion is formed on the base portion. An antenna portion is attached to the hinge portion so as to be pivotable thereabout. The hinge portion includes a hinge base having a first shaft formed on one end thereof, a second shaft formed on the other end thereo... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7434843 | Hollow shaft fluid rotary joint In the preferred embodiments, a hollow shaft rotary fluid joint assembly includes: (a) a hollow shaft through which electrical cables are passed; (b) a rotary fluid joint surrounding an outer diameter of the hollow shaft through which a fluid medium is passed, the r... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7432868 | Portable antenna positioner apparatus and method A low power, lightweight, collapsible and rugged antenna positioner for use in communicating with geostationary, geosynchronous and low earth orbit satellite. By collapsing, invention may be easily carried or shipped in a compact container. May be used in remote loc... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7429956 | Antenna Provided is an antenna including: an antenna stick; and an antenna hinge pivotably attaching the antenna stick to an electronic device body. The antenna hinge includes: a support plate fixed to and combined with the electronic device body; a first connector connecte... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7427968 | Antenna device having rotatable structure An antenna device includes an antenna housing having a chamber and a slot formed in one end and formed between two arms and communicating with the chamber, an antenna member having a stud engaged into the slot and rotatably coupled to the antenna housing with a pivo... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7411562 | Apparatus for supporting a satellite antenna dish and a satellite receiver An apparatus for supporting a satellite antenna dish and a satellite receiver includes a supporting base, a connecting member and an extending bar. The supporting base includes a supporting board, a sidewall, multiple mounting tabs and a pivoting bracket. The suppor... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7408526 | Adjustable antenna assembly An adjustable antenna assembly has an antenna bracket, an adjusting bracket and a supporting bracket. The antenna bracket has a face and two sidewalls mounted on the face. The adjusting bracket is connected pivotally to the antenna bracket and has a fixed board, two... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7397435 | Quick release stowage system for transporting mobile satellite antennas A mobile satellite antenna system has a first portion that includes an elevation mechanism, and a second portion that includes a dish with a dish back support structure. These portions can be readily connected or disconnected by a set of quick-connect fasteners that... | 07/08/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7362276 | Hand-held communication device with a rotatable antenna Hand-held communication device includes a first housing, a rotation axle connected to the first housing in a rotatable manner, a second housing, an antenna installed inside the second housing, and a rod with one end connected to the rotation axle in a rotatable mann... | 04/22/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7352929 | Rotary joint for data and power transfer A rotary joint is disclosed. The rotary joint comprise a power transfer interface for transferring power between a first portion having a first magnetic core and a second portion having a second magnetic core and rotatable relative to the first portion. The rotary j... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7345646 | Antenna hinge An antenna is mounted on a notebook and has a bracket, a pivot and a spring. The bracket has a sleeve and an arm. The sleeve has a cavity and a rail slot. The radially slot is defined radially through the sleeve and communicates with the cavity. The arm is formed on... | 03/18/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7339549 | Universal mounting assembly A universal mounting assembly that can be attached to both a cylindrical surface and a planar surface is provided according to embodiments of the present invention. The universal mounting assembly includes a top plate, a bottom plate, and a spacer. Both the top plat... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7339548 | Mountable and adjustable aerodynamic antenna apparatus and method Exemplary embodiments of mountable and adjustable antenna apparatuses and methods are disclosed. In one exemplary embodiment, a mountable and adjustable antenna apparatus includes a top housing member, a bottom housing member, and an antenna assembly being disposed ... | 03/04/2008 |
