Morgan H Kirby

US Patent:

7626559, Dec 1, 2009

Filed:

Dec 31, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/967344

Inventors:

Philip Marcilliat - Denver CO, US
Morgan Kirby - Palmer Lake CO, US
Jerome LaPalme - Parker CO, US
Andrew David McAuley - Littleton CO, US

Assignee:

Echostar Technologies, L.L.C. - Englewood CO

International Classification:

H01Q 1/22

US Classification:

343878, 24350

Abstract:

Various embodiments of a three-prong clip are described along with assemblies and methods of installation utilizing the three-prong clip. A three prong unitary clip has a central axis and a base and three separate prongs formed on opposing sides of the base. Each prong has a first portion extending from the base at a first angle towards the axis of the clip, a second portion extending from the first portion at a second angle away from the axis of the clip, and a retention tab formed between the first portion and the second portion. The prongs separate on the opposing sides of the base and each retention tab on each prong forms a clamping surface generally parallel to the axis of the clip on an element secured therebetween.

US Patent:

7868845, Jan 11, 2011

Filed:

May 27, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/127170

Inventors:

Max S. Gratton - Lakewood CO, US
Morgan Kirby - Palmer Lake CO, US

Assignee:

DISH Network L.L.C. - Englewood CO
EchoSTar Technologies L.L.C. - Englewood CO

International Classification:

H01Q 1/12

US Classification:

343878, 343907, 343915

Abstract:

Various embodiments of a securing ring are described along with assemblies utilizing the securing ring. A securing ring includes a curvilinear body defining an opening and having a gap that defines confronting ring ends that are separable to receive at least one curvilinear device within the opening. The curvilinear body includes an outer surface and opposing first and second side walls that define a slot therebetween. The slot is configured for receiving the curvilinear device, and the outer surface, the first wall and the second wall provide a clamping force on the curvilinear device in the slot when the confronting ring ends are drawn together, with the clamping force securing the curvilinear device within the slot. The securing apparatus further includes a locking mechanism coupled to the confronting ring ends and configured to releasably engage the confronting ring ends to secure the confronting ring ends together.

US Patent:

7880682, Feb 1, 2011

Filed:

Nov 26, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/324721

Inventors:

Jason Matthew Fruh - Lone Tree CO, US
Morgan Haden Kirby - Palmer Lake CO, US

Assignee:

Echostar Technologies L.L.C. - Englewood CO

International Classification:

H01Q 3/00

US Classification:

343757, 343878, 343882, 343892

Abstract:

Antenna systems include adjustment mechanisms to adjust the position of dish antennas. The adjustment mechanism includes a clip, a bracket, and a cam mechanism. The clip is fixedly coupled to and projects outwardly from a mast. The bracket is pivotally coupled to the mast and is between the stationary clip and cam mechanism. The cam mechanism is pivotally coupled to the clip and positioned to rotate the bracket and the dish antenna as the cam mechanism rotates. The clip is made of a lightweight material to reduce the overall weight of the antenna system to enhance performance.

US Patent:

8274441, Sep 25, 2012

Filed:

Jan 11, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/004814

Inventors:

Jason Matthew Fruh - Lone Tree CO, US
Morgan Haden Kirby - Palmer Lake CO, US

Assignee:

EchoStar Technologies L.L.C. - Englewood CO

International Classification:

H01Q 3/00

US Classification:

343757, 343878, 343882, 343892, 248278, 24828811, 248539

Abstract:

Antenna systems include adjustment mechanisms to adjust the position of dish antennas. The adjustment mechanism includes a clip, a bracket, and a cam mechanism. The clip is fixedly coupled to and projects outwardly from a mast. The bracket is pivotally coupled to the mast and is between the stationary clip and cam mechanism. The cam mechanism is pivotally coupled to the clip and positioned to rotate the bracket and the dish antenna as the cam mechanism rotates. The clip is made of a lightweight material to reduce the overall weight of the antenna system to enhance performance.

US Patent:

8531347, Sep 10, 2013

Filed:

Aug 4, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/535637

Inventors:

Morgan H. Kirby - Palmer Lake CO, US
Tina Zhang - Parker CO, US
David Lettkeman - Parker CO, US

Assignee:

EchoStar Technologies L.L.C. - Englewood CO
DISH Network L.L.C. - Englewood CO

International Classification:

H01Q 1/12

US Classification:

343878, 343892

Abstract:

An antenna mount is disclosed. The antenna mount includes a mast and a foot that are substantially free of electrically conductive elements. The mast has a first end having a circular cross-section configured to be received by a mounting bracket of a satellite dish having a circular interior cross-section. The foot is configured to be secured to a stationary mounting surface and to be pivotally attached to a second end of the mast.

US Patent:

8627349, Jan 7, 2014

Filed:

Dec 13, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/324831

Inventors:

Morgan Haden Kirby - Palmer Lake CO, US
Henry Gregg Martch - Parker CO, US

Assignee:

EchoStar Technologies L.L.C. - Englewood CO

International Classification:

H04N 7/167
H04N 5/445
H04N 7/20

US Classification:

725 31, 725 44, 725 63

Abstract:

A method of providing access to a block of stored content includes transmitting a general EPG at a content receiver for display on a presentation device, the EPG including a plurality of channels having a plurality of programs available at a plurality of times, receiving input from a user to display a block guide, and transmitting the block guide wherein, the block guide is associated with the block of stored content for accessing the block of stored content, the block guide including a plurality of channels having a plurality of programs available for a selected airing time.

US Patent:

20110101184, May 5, 2011

Filed:

Nov 3, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/611767

Inventors:

Morgan Kirby - Palmer Lake CO, US
Jason Fruh - Lone Tree CO, US

Assignee:

ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C. - Englewood CO

International Classification:

F16M 13/00
H01Q 1/12

US Classification:

2482184, 343890

Abstract:

An apparatus for mounting an object to a mast is presented. The apparatus includes a mast-end component configured to be attached to the mast, and an object-end component configured to be attached to the object. Each of the components has a pivot region which includes a set of extensions, with each extension defining at least one opening. The extensions of the object-end component mesh with the extensions of the mast-end component, with the openings of the extensions aligning along an axis. The apparatus further includes a fastener extending through the openings of the extensions along the axis. When the fastener is tightened, the first and second extensions are compressed together to maintain an angular orientation between the mast-end component and the object-end component about the axis.

US Patent:

20120013804, Jan 19, 2012

Filed:

May 18, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/110715

Inventors:

Luke VanDuyn - Highlands Ranch CO, US
Henry Gregg Martch - Parker CO, US
Morgan Haden Kirby - Palmer Lake CO, US

Assignee:

EchoStar Technologies L.L.C. - Englewood CO

International Classification:

H04N 5/445
G06F 17/30

US Classification:

348563, 707754, 348E05099, 707E17059

Abstract:

A method of filtering a plurality of data items according to user input is presented. Each of the data items, such as media content files, is identified via a multiple-character identifier. In the method, a collection of individual characters is presented to a user for selection. A character sequence is received from the user, wherein the character sequence includes at least one character selection selected from the collection of individual characters. For each character selection in the sequence, more than one character from the collection is associated with the character selection. The data items are then filtered based on the associated characters corresponding to each character selection.