Patent ID: 8564498
Filing Date: 2013-10-22
Classification: H01Q,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A mounting apparatus for attaching an antenna mast at a desired orientation to any of a plurality of different structures, each structure having a fascia with a long axis oriented at a particular fascia orientation with respect to the horizon, and wherein particular fascia orientations vary from structure to structure, and wherein the mounting apparatus comprises two substantially identical components, each of the substantially identical components having: a portion of a base support having a long axis, wherein the two portions of the base support are arranged proximate to each other to thereby form a base support that is configured to align with and attach to the fascia of the structure such that the long axis of the base support is parallel to the long axis of the fascia; and a portion of a ball mount joined to the base support and configured to receive a ball associated with the antenna mast, wherein the ball is received between the portions of the ball mount from each of the two substantially identical components to allow an angle between the antenna mast and the base support to be adjusted with at least two degrees of movement; wherein the mounting apparatus further comprises a tightening member that, when tightened, draws the portions of the ball mount from each of the two substantially identical components toward each other to thereby rigidly maintain the ball associated with the antenna mast in position so that the mast is positioned and maintained by the ball mount at the desired orientation regardless of the particular fascia orientation.