US3693922A
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Support for antenna device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-03-02
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Granted: 1972-09-26
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Expires: 1990-03-02
Abstract
Abstract A support comprising a triangular frame pivotally mounted on a tower for supporting an antenna or reflector and means for locking said frame in an adjusted position.
Inventors
- 👤 Michel M F Gueguen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 16:31
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H12/00; E04H12/18; E04H12/02; E04H12/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
An antenna system, mounted on a tower equipped with a journaled supporting unit, comprising the combination of: at least three tower uprights connected by struts, one of said uprights being a post for securing hinges for a rod parallel to said post, said rod forming with two legs a triangular frame, said legs being linked to an arm on an extremity thereof, and said arm being slidably attached by its other extremity to one tower strut; whereby the frame may be locked in a desired azimuth about the post.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
An antenna system, mounted on a tower equipped with a journaled supporting unit, comprising the combination of: at least three tower uprights connected by struts, one of said uprights being a post for securing hinges for a rod parallel to said post, said rod forming with two legs a triangular frame, said legs being linked to an arm on an extremity thereof, and said arm being slidably attached by its other extremity to one tower strut; whereby the frame may be locked in a desired azimuth about the post.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
94 words
A system as claimed in claim 1 in which the parallel rod is a pivoting tubular element attached in two places to a cylindrical post by two fixtures, each of said fixtures comprising a clamp cooperating with a tightening plate, said clamp including a bolt in the form of a stirrup embracing said post, and said plate including a saddle which engages a part of the tubular element and the surface of the cylindrical post; whereby a sliding of said surfaces may occur while the unit is being oriented in a proper operational direction.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-09-26 | 1976-03-27 | 1976-09-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-09-26 | 1980-03-27 | 1980-09-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-09-26 | 1984-03-27 | 1984-09-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |