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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 19, 2002
Filed:
Sep. 08, 2000
Applicant:
Inventors:
Donald L. Hohnstein, Greeley, CO (US);
Charles I. Cook, Louisville, CO (US);
Guy M. Wells, Louisville, CO (US);
Angus O. Dougherty, Westminster, CO (US);
Assignee:
Qwest Communications International, Inc., Denver, CO (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H01Q 1/12 ; H01H 4/724 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
H01Q 1/12 ; H01H 4/724 ;
Abstract
The present invention provides electrical power to wireless communication antenna systems by tapping into the electrical circuit used to power outdoor elevated lighting systems. The connection is made by interrupting the lighting circuit at the electric eye or photocell. A power adapter is inserted between the electric eye and the light circuit. Cabling is used to interconnect the power adapter and an antenna module mounted to the light pole.