Albion, MI – May 16, 2002 - Patriot Antenna Systems has acquired the tools and production rights from Vertex RSI (a Tri-point Global company) for its 6.1 meter satellite antenna. All existing tooling has been moved to Patriot’s facility in Albion, Michigan. Effective immediately, the antenna will be marketed and sold under the Patriot name. The acquisition will expand the company's line of receive-only antennas for the broadcast, radio and cable markets.