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US4037229A
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Antenna mount
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-02-09
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Granted: 1977-07-19
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Expires: 1996-02-09
Abstract
Abstract A device for mounting an antenna or the like has a base plate, a top plate detachably connectable to the base plate and a swiveling or rotatable antenna-receiving member. The member is securely retained between the base plate and top plate. The present device is particularly efficacious in mounting a citizen's band radio antenna to the trunk lid of an automobile.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas H. Dunk
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 17:35
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01Q; H01Q1/00; H01Q1/27; H01Q1/32; H01Q1/325; H01Q1/3258; F; F16; F16M; F16M11/00; F16M11/02; F16M11/04; F16M11/06; F16M11/12; F16M11/14; F16M13/00; F16M13/02; H01Q1/08; H01Q1/084; F16M2200/00; F16M2200/02; F16M2200/021; F16M2200/022
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
22 words
An antenna mount, comprising: a. means for receiving an antenna, b. means for securely retaining the antenna-receiving means, the retaining means comprising:
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
22 words
An antenna mount, comprising: a. means for receiving an antenna, b. means for securely retaining the antenna-receiving means, the retaining means comprising:
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
115 words
a base plate, the base plate having a seat defined therein for seatingly receiving a portion of the antenna-receiving means, 2. a top member spaced apart from the base plate and being substantially parallel thereto, the top member having a C-shaped cut-out section which engages the periphery of another portion of the antenna-receiving means to hold the antenna-receiving means in position, and 3. means for detachably interconnecting the base plate and the top member comprising a sidewall integral with the top member and abutting the base plate with adjustable fastening means spaced from said sidewall, and wherein the antenna-receiving means is rotatable while retained by the retaining means, to permit proper orientation of an antenna.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
115 words
a base plate, the base plate having a seat defined therein for seatingly receiving a portion of the antenna-receiving means, 2. a top member spaced apart from the base plate and being substantially parallel thereto, the top member having a C-shaped cut-out section which engages the periphery of another portion of the antenna-receiving means to hold the antenna-receiving means in position, and 3. means for detachably interconnecting the base plate and the top member comprising a sidewall integral with the top member and abutting the base plate with adjustable fastening means spaced from said sidewall, and wherein the antenna-receiving means is rotatable while retained by the retaining means, to permit proper orientation of an antenna.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The antenna mount of claim 1 which further comprises: means for mounting the antenna mount to a support, the means for mounting being connected to the means for retaining.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The antenna mount of claim 1 wherein: the base plate has a central aperture formed therethrough, the aperture defining the seat.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
The antenna mount of claim 1 wherein the antenna-receiving means comprises: a spherical member having a radial bore formed therein, and a metallic conduit, disposed in the bore, the conduit having an internally threaded profile for threadably receiving an antenna.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The antenna mount of claim 2 wherein the means for mounting is connected to the base at one edge thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
The antenna mount of claim 1 wherein: the means for interconnecting the base and the top member, exerts a compressive force on the antenna-receiving means to retain it in position.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
31 words
The antenna mount of claim 5 wherein: a continuous groove is provided which extends between the base and the mounting means, the groove being adapted to nest an antenna cable therewithin.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-07-18 | 1985-01-17 | 1985-07-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-07-18 | 1989-01-17 | 1989-07-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |