Supports – Brackets – Adjustable
Reexamination Certificate
1998-11-20
2001-07-24
King, Anita M. (Department: 3632)
Supports
Brackets
Adjustable
C248S278100, C343S882000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06264152
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to an adjustable mounting assembly for attaching one object to another object. More specifically, the present invention relates to a mounting assembly for attaching a wireless interface device to a fixed structure, and for allowing the wireless interface device to be oriented to a desired position relative to the fixed structure.
2. Description of the Background Art
Businesses and personal residences are developing into communication nerve centers, which transmit and receive multiple forms of information constantly and simultaneously. It is common place for both businesses and private homes to include facilities for receiving and/or transmitting telephone signal, television signals, and internet data. Usually, each type of media is provided by an independent service provider. Typically, each independent service provider has to install a fixed wiring system which interconnects the home or business to a central service facility.
With the emerging field of wireless communications, the present trend is toward wireless connections instead of hardwired connections. Wireless connections leave the environment surround the home or business free from unsightly wiring. Further, a wireless link can be utilized to transmit more data in less time than a hardwired connection.
In order to gain the benefits of a wireless connection, each business or house, or grouping thereof, must be provided with a servant wireless interface device for sending and receiving data from a master receiver/transmitter. The servant wireless interface device would be mounted to an exterior portion of the house or business, such as a wall, the roof, a window seal, or perhaps to a dedicated pole. The wireless interface device would then be directed toward the master receiver/transmitter. Accordingly, there exists a need in the art for a mounting assembly which can easily interconnect a wireless interface device to a portion of house, such as an exterior wall. Further, there exists a need in the art for a mounting assembly which allows the wireless interface device to be easily oriented toward a desired direction, and permits the wireless interface device to be locked into the desired position.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Accordingly, it is a primary object of the present invention to provide a mounting assembly which can be easily attached to a wireless interface device and to a portion of a fixed structure, such as an exterior wall of a house.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a mounting bracket which allows for accurate and secure sighting, or alignment, of the wireless interface device toward a master receiver/transmitter.
These and other objects of the present invention are fulfilled by providing an adjustable mounting assembly for attaching an interface device to a structure, said mounting assembly comprising: a first bracket for attachment to the interface device; a second bracket attached to said first bracket by at least one first pivotable connection to allow said second bracket to pivot about a first axis relative to said first bracket; and a third bracket attached to said second bracket by at least one second pivotable connection to allow said third bracket to pivot about a second axis relative to said second bracket, wherein said second axis is orthogonal to said first axis.
Moreover, these and other objects of the present invention are fulfilled by providing a combination of an interface device and a mounting assembly for attachment to a structure, said combination comprising: said interface device; and said mounting assembly, wherein said mounting assembly includes: a first bracket attached to said interface device; a second bracket attached to said first bracket by at least one first pivotable connection to allow said second bracket to pivot about a first axis relative to said first bracket; and a third bracket attached to said second bracket by at least one second pivotable connection to allow said third bracket to pivot about a second axis relative to said second bracket, wherein said second axis is orthogonal to said first axis.
Further scope of applicability of the present invention will become apparent from the detailed description given hereinafter. However, it should be understood that the detailed description and specific examples, while indicating preferred embodiments of the invention, are given by way of illustration only, since various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from this detailed description.
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Bloch Brian M.
Costa Richard S.
Mach Hung D.
King Anita M.
Lucent Technologies - Inc.
Morrison N.
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