Patents Examined by Hasan Islam
  • Patent number: 9450300
    Abstract: An antenna for wireless communication comprises a dielectric substrate having a first side and an opposite second side. A first major arm having a first modified log-spiral spiral pattern is disposed on the first side of the dielectric substrate. A second major arm having a second modified log-spiral pattern is disposed on the second side of the dielectric substrate, wherein the first and second major arms are formed from a conductive material. A connector coupling is disposed at a center of the modified log-spiral patterns, the connector coupling having a first portion coupled to the first major arm and a second portion coupled to the second major arm. The antenna is self-complementary. The antenna can achieve a return loss better than 10 dB over a broadband range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventor: Constand E. Yemelong
  • Patent number: 9450303
    Abstract: An antenna structure includes a radiation module and a metal board. The radiation module has a first coil unit and a second coil unit. The first coil unit is coupled to the second coil unit. The first coil unit and the second coil unit have opposite direction of current. The metal board is disposed at one side of the radiation module. The metal board has an enclosed slot which has a first slot portion and a second slot portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: INPAQ TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chih-Ming Su, En-Zo Yu, Ci-Jie Huang, Chung-Che Yang
  • Patent number: 9437931
    Abstract: A mobile device includes an antenna structure, a signal source, and an IPMC (Ionic Polymer Metal Composite). The signal source is configured to excite the antenna structure. The IPMC is configured as a flexible actuator to adjust a resonant length of the antenna structure in such a manner that the antenna structure is capable of operating in multiple bands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Chien-Chih Chen, Guo-Dung Su, Yen-Liang Kuo, Wan-Ming Chen, Chun-Wei Tseng
  • Patent number: 9431705
    Abstract: An antenna arrangement of an electronic device and a device is disclosed. The antenna arrangement includes two radiator elements. The first radiator element of the two radiator elements is connected to a feed element. A second radiator element of the two radiator elements is a passive element and connected to a ground plane. The first radiator element is arranged to feed the second radiator element by radiating energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: GUANGZHOU LITE-ON MOBILE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS CO.
    Inventor: Parviz Basirat
  • Patent number: 9401545
    Abstract: A conformal channel monopole antenna system includes: a housing; a cavity formed within the housing; and a substrate covering the cavity. The substrate includes a first elongated radiating element coupled to two opposing sides of the top surface of the housing at two opposing ends in a first direction; a second elongated radiating element coupled another two opposing sides of the top surface of the housing at two opposing ends in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction; a first feed port at one end of the first elongated radiating element; and a second feed port at one end of the second elongated radiating element. The first elongated radiating element is configured to radiate a first type of polarization and the second elongated radiating element is configured to radiate a second type of polarization simultaneously with the first type of polarization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Assignee: RAYTHEON COMPANY
    Inventor: Richard S. Johnson
  • Patent number: 9397404
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a crossed-dipole antenna structure that, in one embodiment, is comprised of: (a) a first planar dielectric substrate with a feed portion and an antenna portion that supports a first dipole antenna and (b) a second planar dielectric substrate that supports a second dipole antenna or substantial portion of such an antenna. The first and second planar dielectric substrates are positioned substantially perpendicular to one another and so as to form a crossed-dipole antenna from the first and second dipole antennas. The feed portion of the first planar dielectric substrate is electrically and mechanically connected to the second planar substrate by a plurality of solder joints established in the corners defined by the intersections of the first and second planar dielectric substrates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: FIRST RF Corporation
    Inventors: Sean P. McDevitt, Ian S. Rumsey, Joseph Mruk, P. Keith Kelly
  • Patent number: 9391371
    Abstract: An antenna device 1 has a capacitive coupling element 10 mounted on a printed circuit board 20. Strip patterns 21 to 23 are provided in a grand clearance region 20A defined on one principal surface of the printed circuit board 20. The strip pattern 21 is connected to a feeding line 29 after extending in a first direction from the connecting point with the capacitive coupling element 10. The strip pattern 22 is connected to a feeding line 30 after extending in a second direction, that is an opposite to the first direction, from the connecting point. The strip pattern 23 is connected to a ground pattern 24 after extending in a third direction from the connecting point. The capacitive coupling element 10 is disposed with an offset toward the first direction. The strip pattern 21 is shorter in length than the strip pattern 22.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: TDK CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tetsuzo Goto, Naoaki Utagawa, Yongshuai Zheng
  • Patent number: 9386688
    Abstract: An integrated antenna package includes an interposer, an integrated circuit die, and a cap that forms a cavity within the integrated antenna package. A lossy ERG structure resides at the cap overlying the integrated circuit device. A lossless EBG structure resides at the cap overlying a microstrip feedline. A radar module includes a plurality of receive portions, each receive portion including a parabolic structure having a reflective surface, an absorber structure, a lens, and an antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.
    Inventors: James MacDonald, William McKinzie, III, Walter Parmon, Lawrence Rubin
  • Patent number: 9373895
    Abstract: Conformal antennas and methods for radiating radio frequency energy using conformal antennas are provided. In particular, one or more tapered feeds can be provided as part of or interconnected to a conductive top plate. The one or more tapered feeds have a depth that decreases from a feed point to a tip. The tip of the one or more tapered feeds is adjacent a cavity formed over a lens region. An aperture over the lens region can be covered or filled by an impedance surface. This impedance surface may comprise a frequency selective surface. Alternatively, a frequency selective surface can be provided over the lens region of an antenna incorporating one or more stripline feeds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: BALL AEROSPACE & TECHNOLOGIES CORP.
    Inventors: John Langfield, John T. Mehr, Daniel J. Carlson
  • Patent number: 9373892
    Abstract: A dielectric waveguide slot antenna which is capable of radiating a circularly-polarized wave comprises: a dielectric waveguide having a slot through which a dielectric is exposed in a part of an electrically conductive film formed on a surface of the dielectric waveguide; a printed circuit board having a via hole opposed to the slot with the same shape as that of the slot; and a conductor plate having a first through-hole opposed to and having approximately the same shape as the via hole, and a pair of second through-holes in a vicinity of the first through-hole. The dielectric waveguide, the printed circuit board and the conductor plate are joined together with aligning the slot, the via hole and the first through-hole with each other. The printed circuit board has a conductor layer formed in positions facing to the second through-holes, and the second through-holes are arranged point-symmetrically with each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: TOKO, INC.
    Inventors: Yukikazu Yatabe, Kazuhiro Ito
  • Patent number: 9343812
    Abstract: A communication device includes a ground element and an antenna element. The antenna element includes a loop metal element and a branch metal element. The loop metal element is adjacent to an edge of the ground element. The loop metal element has a feeding end and a grounding end. The grounding end is coupled to the ground element. The feeding end is coupled through a capacitive element and a first inductive element to a signal source. A closed region is enclosed by the loop metal element and the edge of the ground element. The branch metal element is coupled through a second inductive element to a connection point on the loop metal element. The connection point is at the front-half portion of the loop metal element. The front-half portion includes the feeding end. The branch metal element substantially extends along an outer periphery of the loop metal element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: ACER INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Kin-Lu Wong, Meng-Ting Chen
  • Patent number: 9331378
    Abstract: Active load modulation antennas for contactless systems typically require the presence of a battery power source in the transponder device. The transponder typically cannot be powered by the reader device alone and also transmit an active load modulation signal. Embodiments in accordance with the invention are disclosed that allow transponder devices to transmit an active load modulation signal when powered only by the reader in the contactless system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: NXP B.V.
    Inventors: Erich Merlin, Christoph Chlestil, Michael Gebhart
  • Patent number: 9325075
    Abstract: An antenna subarray is disclosed that includes a main board comprising a first substrate, a patterned conductive layer coupled to the first substrate, and a first antenna element coupled to the first substrate. The subarray also includes at least one ancillary board comprising a second substrate coupled to and extending outward from the first substrate and a second antenna element coupled to the second substrate and coupled through a soldered connection to the patterned conductive layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventor: Lawrence K. Lam
  • Patent number: 9318811
    Abstract: A array of fixably interconnected planar elements equally spaced and orthogonally oriented, that is ultra wide band with a low operating frequency, exhibits steerability in both azimuth and elevation and is capable of dual polarization. The configuration of the array, having a 1:2 ratio of elements to feed lines, allows the implementation of two oppositely driven 50 ohm coaxial feed lines to feed into a single 94 ohm element without the need for custom components or impedance transformers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Inventor: Herbert U. Fluhler
  • Patent number: 9306292
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a portable terminal having antennas for transmitting or receiving wireless signals. The portable terminal includes a terminal body, a first antenna mounted in the terminal body to transmit or receive a wireless signal, a second antenna disposed with being spaced apart from the first antenna and set to transmit or receive a wireless signal at a frequency band different from the first antenna, and a connection unit configured to electrically connect the first and second antennas to reduce a frequency interference between the first and second antennas, at least part of the connection unit being formed along an edge of the terminal body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventor: Seungwoo Ryu
  • Patent number: 9270017
    Abstract: An antenna (10) suitable for receiving circularly polarized RF signals from a satellite is integrated with a window (12) of a vehicle (14), such as a roof window (12). The antenna (10) includes a patch element (18) disposed adjacent to the window (12). Radiating strips (26) forming at least one dipole pair are disposed below the patch element (18) and connectable to a transmission line. A coupling element (20) surrounds the radiating strips (26) and a dielectric layer (38) is sandwiched between the patch element (18) and the radiating strips (26). A ground plane (36) is also disposed below the radiating strip (26). A conductive casing (46) perpendicularly surrounds the antenna (10) elements while electrically connecting the ground plane (36) to the coupling element (20) such that the radiating strips (26) are generally disposed within a cavity (24).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: AGC AUTOMOTIVE AMERICAS R&D, INC.
    Inventors: Wladimiro Villarroel, Jesus Gedde
  • Patent number: 9246212
    Abstract: An apparatus including an antenna element; a metal part; a ground; and a filter connected between the metal part and the ground that has a frequency dependent impedance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: Nokia Technologies Oy
    Inventor: Eero Oskari Varjonen
  • Patent number: 9236656
    Abstract: Presented is radio frequency antenna circuit for portable and/or compact electronic devices. Embodiments comprise an antenna connected to an unbalanced current feeding arrangement. The unbalanced feeding arrangement may generate common mode currents which increase the overall radiation resistance and efficiency of the antenna circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: NXP, B.V.
    Inventors: Anthony Kerselaers, Liesbeth Gommé
  • Patent number: 9196967
    Abstract: A beamwidth adjustment device, which is used for a feedhorn comprising an opening and a ring encircling the opening, comprises a conductor used for adjusting beamwidth formed by the feedhorn according to a characteristic of a dish of a satellite antenna corresponding to the feedhorn, and a fixing element used for fixing the conductor to the feedhorn, wherein the satellite antenna is used for receiving signals from the feedhorn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: Wistron NeWeb Corporation
    Inventors: Chang-Hsiu Huang, Shun-Chung Kuo
  • Patent number: 9190733
    Abstract: An antenna having a driven element coupled to multiple additional elements to resonate at multiple frequencies. A magnetic dipole mode is generated by coupling a driven element to a second element, and additional resonances are generated by coupling additional elements to either or both of the driven or second element. One or multiple active components can be coupled to one or more of the coupled elements to provide dynamic tuning of the coupled or driven elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: Ethertronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Laurent Desclos, Chew Chwee Heng, Sebastian Rowson, Jeffrey Shamblin