Abstract: An antenna exhibiting a wide bandwidth, a low standing wave ratio, and a substantially omnidirectional radiation pattern. The antenna includes a sheet-like antenna element having a feedpoint, and an electromagnetic characteristic having non-uniform variation with distance across the element from the feedpoint. One use of the antenna is on a windshield.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 18, 1997
Date of Patent:
September 28, 1999
Assignee:
Megawave Corporation
Inventors:
Glynda O. Benham, John R. Benham, Marshall W. Cross
Abstract: A television antenna exhibiting a bandwidth including VHF and UHF, a low standing wave ratio, and an essentially omnidirectional radiation pattern. The antenna includes a sheet-like antenna element having a feedpoint, and an electromagnetic characteristic having non-uniform variation with distance from the feedpoint.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 3, 1997
Date of Patent:
August 24, 1999
Assignee:
Megawave Corporation
Inventors:
Glynda O. Benham, John R. Benham, Marshall W. Cross