Timothy J Conrad

US Patent:

D612369, Mar 23, 2010

Filed:

Oct 22, 2009

Appl. No.:

29/345779

Inventors:

Timothy John Conrad - Mount Pleasant IA, US
Gail Edwin McCollum - Wapello IA, US

Assignee:

Winegard Company - Burlington IA

International Classification:

1403

US Classification:

D14230

US Patent:

D620483, Jul 27, 2010

Filed:

Sep 15, 2009

Appl. No.:

29/343567

Inventors:

Timothy John Conrad - Mount Pleasant IA, US
Gail Edwin McCollum - Wapello IA, US

Assignee:

Winegard Company - Burlington IA

International Classification:

1403

US Classification:

D14230

US Patent:

8018394, Sep 13, 2011

Filed:

May 13, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/465259

Inventors:

Timothy John Conrad - Mount Pleasant IA, US
Gail Edwin McCollum - Wapello IA, US

Assignee:

Winegard Company - Burlington IA

International Classification:

H01Q 1/12

US Classification:

343878, 343713, 343815

Abstract:

An aftermarket UHF parasitic antenna kit and method for a mobile television antenna includes: a base having an engagement surface and an extending boom; rivet holes in the engagement surface that correspond in size and location to a corresponding number of holes in the bottom of the mobile television antenna; push rivets that engage the rivet and bottom holes to hold the base to the bottom of the mobile television antenna; base foot holes in the engagement surface and boom; resilient base feet that engage the base foot holes; and at least one parasitic antenna element connected to the boom.

US Patent:

8242968, Aug 14, 2012

Filed:

Sep 15, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/560147

Inventors:

Timothy John Conrad - Mount Pleasant IA, US
Gail Edwin McCollum - Wapello IA, US

Assignee:

Winegard Company - Burlington IA

International Classification:

H01Q 1/12

US Classification:

343878, 343713, 343815

Abstract:

A mobile television antenna having an antenna element outwardly extending from opposing ends of a housing. An UHF digital booster extends perpendicularly from one side of the housing between the opposing ends carrying the antenna element. At least one UHF parasitic antenna element is connected on a boom which is integrally connected to the mobile television antenna housing. The ultra high frequency parasitic antenna element is held in a plane near the plane in which the antenna element is held by the housing.

US Patent:

8319697, Nov 27, 2012

Filed:

Oct 22, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/603843

Inventors:

Timothy John Conrad - Mount Pleasant IA, US

Assignee:

Winegard Company - Burlington IA

International Classification:

H01Q 1/08
H01Q 1/12
H01Q 19/12

US Classification:

343881, 343878, 343880, 343840

Abstract:

A semi-permanent portable satellite antenna system having a portable mount for deploying a portable satellite antenna. The portable satellite antenna assembles for deployment using releasable connectors. The portable mount can be mounted to a post, a tripod, or a non-penetrating mount. The non-penetrating mount uses a pivoting pair of support wings that pivots upwardly for transportation and downwardly when deployed on a surface. When deployed, ballast is placed on the support wings to stabilize the semi-permanent portable satellite antenna system.

US Patent:

8505867, Aug 13, 2013

Filed:

Mar 2, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/038942

Inventors:

Timothy John Conrad - Mount Pleasant IA, US

Assignee:

Winegard Company - Burlington IA

International Classification:

F16M 11/38

US Classification:

248431, 248159, 2481631, 248170, 2481771, 343882, 343881, 343880

Abstract:

A mount for mobile electronic devices such as a satellite dish antenna system. The mount includes a tripod and an elongated post member supported on it by a universal joint or pivot mechanism. The post member extends along a longitudinal axis and the pivot mechanism allows the post member to be moved about two, substantially perpendicular pivotal axes relative to the tripod to align the longitudinal axis of the post member with the vertical. Once the axis of the post member is aligned vertically, the alignment system of the attachable satellite dish will then have a proper reference from which to aim or direct the dish (e. g. , azimuth and elevation) for best reception and transmission. The mount includes an arrangement of cables extending between the tripod legs and adjustable straps extending between each tripod leg and the post member to provide a very strong and stable support for the satellite dish antenna system that is attachable to the upper end of the vertically aligned post member. The tripod is designed to be foldable into a compact configuration for easy transport and storage with each tripod leg folded onto itself and positioned under a central member of the tripod. The folding and unfolding of the tripod and the alignment of the post member to the vertical on it can all be done by one person without the need for any tools.

US Patent:

20200350654, Nov 5, 2020

Filed:

Apr 16, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/850529

Inventors:

- Burlington IA, US
Timothy John Conrad - Mount Pleasant IA, US

Assignee:

Winegard Company - Burlington IA

International Classification:

H01Q 1/12
H01Q 3/08
H01Q 1/42

Abstract:

An antenna mounting system has a base assembly secured to a pipe mount, and a rotating assembly that supports the antenna and allows azimuth rotation. The base assembly includes a tubular insert extending downward into the pipe and a conical bearing surface. The rotating assembly has a tapered insert that slides into the tubular insert of the base assembly, and a conical bearing surface that is complementary to the conical bearing surface of the base assembly. The bottom of the tapered insert of the rotating assembly is rotatably secured to the bottom of the tubular insert of the base assembly by means of a fastener that permits azimuth rotation of the rotating assembly and antenna with respect to the base assembly. However, this configuration prevents axial (i.e., vertical) movement and movement in the horizontal plane.

US Patent:

20190341671, Nov 7, 2019

Filed:

May 2, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/401864

Inventors:

- Burlington IA, US
Timothy John Conrad - Mt. Pleasant IA, US

International Classification:

H01Q 1/12

Abstract:

An antenna adjustment apparatus adapted to fit between an antenna mount and an antenna support frame for fine positioning a directional antenna in the azimuth and elevation directions. Two motors for controlling movement in the azimuth and elevation directions are mounted within a housing. The motors are pivotally connected and controlled through a control component which carries signals and power for controlling the operation of the motors. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes at least upper and lower housing mounted to each other for rotational movement. Through the adjustment apparatus, a directional antenna can be rapidly positioned in both the azimuth and elevation directions from a remote location.