Thomas Ettstaller

Title: Thomas Ettstaller: Modular Antenna Innovation

Introduction

Thomas Ettstaller is an inventor associated with Bad Aibling, Germany. His patent work includes a modular multi-band antenna design for mobile communication infrastructure. The available information lists 1 patent and identifies Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson as his company.

Latest Patents

Ettstaller’s listed patent, “Multi-band antenna and mobile communication base station with modular design,” describes an antenna built from a frame and one or more inserts. First radiators are mounted on the frame, which includes a reflector surface and windows for receiving the inserts. Each insert has a base with its own reflector surface and carries second radiators. Together, the frame and insert reflector surfaces form a common reflector for the first radiators. The patent also describes a mobile communication base station using the antenna.

Career Highlights

The listed invention addresses modularity in multi-band antenna construction. Its frame-and-insert arrangement allows radiators and reflector components to be organized across a shared structure. Ettstaller is associated with Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, a telecommunications company.

Collaborations

Florian Leinenbach is identified as Ettstaller’s coworker. The available information does not specify their roles or describe a particular joint project.

Conclusion

Thomas Ettstaller’s listed patent presents a modular antenna design for mobile communication base stations, combining frame-mounted radiators and insert-mounted components into a shared reflector structure.