Patents by Inventor Kimmo Antila
Kimmo Antila has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20170280213Abstract: Low-profile electronic component apparatus and methods of manufacturing and utilizing the same, for use with low-profile mobile devices and other applications. In one embodiment, the mobile device comprises a wireless-enabled smartphone, tablet, or laptop computer, and the component comprises an audio speaker which is recessed into a metallic support element, the latter recessed into the mobile device outer housing. The support element is coated with an insulating material, and conductive traces formed thereon for electrical interface with the contacts of the speaker. When assembled, the installation results in a substantially reduced overall vertical profile, thereby both potentially reducing the overall required thickness of the host device, and creating additional volume within the device housing (such as for other components, and/or enhanced audio response of the speaker) resulting in an additional spacing between the speaker component and any extant antenna assemblies.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2016Publication date: September 28, 2017Inventor: Kimmo Antila
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Patent number: 9774934Abstract: Low-profile electronic component apparatus and methods of manufacturing and utilizing the same, for use with low-profile mobile devices and other applications. In one embodiment, the mobile device comprises a wireless-enabled smartphone, tablet, or laptop computer, and the component comprises an audio speaker which is recessed into a metallic support element, the latter recessed into the mobile device outer housing. The support element is coated with an insulating material, and conductive traces formed thereon for electrical interface with the contacts of the speaker. When assembled, the installation results in a substantially reduced overall vertical profile, thereby both potentially reducing the overall required thickness of the host device, and creating additional volume within the device housing (such as for other components, and/or enhanced audio response of the speaker) resulting in an additional spacing between the speaker component and any extant antenna assemblies.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2016Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: Pulse Finland OYInventor: Kimmo Antila
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Patent number: 7468709Abstract: The invention relates to a method for mounting a radiating antenna element used especially in the manufacture of small-sized radio devices and a radio device with a radiator mounted by the method. A thin thermoplastic plate coated with a metal foil is used in the manufacture of the antenna. A radiator pattern is formed in the metal foil. The antenna component obtained is placed (401) on the surface of some plastic part of the radio device, preferably on the inner surface of the thermoplastic cover of the radio device. The plastic layer of the antenna component becomes positioned against said plastic part, and the component is fastened (402, 403) by fusing together the mating plastic materials, which are against each other. In the complete antenna, the radiator is electrically connected to the other parts of the radio device by means of contacts.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2006Date of Patent: December 23, 2008Assignee: Pulse Finland OyInventors: Matti Niemi, Kimmo Antila, Ilkka Niemelä
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Patent number: 7237318Abstract: A method for producing internal antenna components for small radio devices. A radiator is supported by a flat-topped protrusion formed in a plastic blank—e.g., by pressing with a hot tool. The length of the protrusion sets the height of the planar antenna. The radiator and its conductors are formed by removing material from a conducting film attached to the top of the protrusion. A feed and a shorting conductor are formed as extensions of the radiator. Contacts are attached to the feed and the shorting conductor to connect the antenna component to the radio device. Elongated gaps made in the plastic blank around the edges of the protrusion can facilitate loosening of the component. A plurality of antenna components can be formed on a uniform plastic blank and placed in a common package. The method results in low manufacturing costs and quick production time.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2004Date of Patent: July 3, 2007Assignee: Pulse Finland OyInventors: Petteri Annamaa, Kimmo Antila, Ilkka Niemla, Heikki Riekki
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Patent number: 7218280Abstract: A radiating antenna element intended for small-sized radio devices and a method for manufacturing the same. The element (300) is manufactured of a plate comprising a dielectric substrate coated with conductive material on one side. The radiating conductor branches corresponding to the operating bands of the antenna are formed on the plate by removing the conductive coating by laser narrowly from the border line of the area (330) between the designed conductor branches. The conductor area confined by the created border groove can be used as a parasitic additional radiator. If needed, the conductor area confined by the border groove (331) can also be split into a number of small conductor areas (CA1, CA2), in order to make sure that the conductor area does not radiate or have any substantial effect on the coupling between the radiating conductor branches.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2005Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Assignee: Pulse Finland OyInventors: Petteri Annamaa, Matti Niemi, Kimmo Antila, Ilkka Niemela
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Publication number: 20060197712Abstract: The invention relates to a method for mounting a radiating antenna element used especially in the manufacture of small-sized radio devices and a radio device with a radiator mounted by the method. A thin thermoplastic plate coated with a metal foil is used in the manufacture of the antenna. A radiator pattern is formed in the metal foil. The antenna component obtained is placed (401) on the surface of some plastic part of the radio device, preferably on the inner surface of the thermoplastic cover of the radio device. The plastic layer of the antenna component becomes positioned against said plastic part, and the component is fastened (402, 403) by fusing together the mating plastic materials, which are against each other. In the complete antenna, the radiator is electrically connected to the other parts of the radio device by means of contacts.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2006Publication date: September 7, 2006Applicant: LK Products OyInventors: Matti Niemi, Kimmo Antila, Ilkka Niemela
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Publication number: 20050237243Abstract: A radiating antenna element intended for small-sized radio devices and a method for manufacturing the same. The element (300) is manufactured of a plate comprising a dielectric substrate coated with conductive material on one side. The radiating conductor branches corresponding to the operating bands of the antenna are formed on the plate by removing the conductive coating by laser narrowly from the border line of the area (330) between the designed conductor branches. The conductor area confined by the created border groove can be used as a parasitic additional radiator. If needed, the conductor area confined by the border groove (331) can also be split into a number of small conductor areas (CA1, CA2), in order to make sure that the conductor area does not radiate or have any substantial effect on the coupling between the radiating conductor branches.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2005Publication date: October 27, 2005Applicant: LK Products OyInventors: Petteri Annamaa, Matti Niemi, Kimmo Antila, Ilkka Niemela
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Publication number: 20040244187Abstract: Method for producing radiator components for internal antennas in small-sized radio devices. The basis is for instance a tape-like plastic blank (301) wound on a coil former (RL1). In order to support a radiator a flat-topped protrusion (311) is formed into the plastic blank, for instance by pressing with a hot tool. The height of the protrusion is the designed height of the planar antenna. The actual radiator (RPN) with its conductors is formed by removing material from a conducting film to be attached to the top of the boss. A feeding conductor and a shorting conductor are formed as extensions of the radiator, and they are located on a surface of the protrusion. A contact is attached both to the feeding conductor and to the shorting conductor in order to later connect the antenna component to a radio device. Elongated gaps can be made in the plane of the plastic blank around the edges of the protrusion in order to facilitate loosening of the component.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2004Publication date: December 9, 2004Applicant: Filtronic LK OYInventors: Petteri Annamaa, Kimmo Antila, Ilkka Niemela, Heikki Riekki
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Patent number: 6801166Abstract: Internal planar antenna especially applicable to mobile communication devices. A PIFA-type planar antenna is fed coaxially-like. This means that the feed conductor (321) of a radiating plane (310) is surrounded by a shield conductor (322) galvanically connected to the ground plane (GND) for the length between these planes. The shield conductor at the same time serves as a short circuit conductor for the antenna. The antenna is matched by means of a matching slot (317) going between the connection points of the feed and short circuit conductors, and/or of the shape of the short circuit conductor. A feed arrangement at issue increases antenna gain without increasing the SAR value of the antenna.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2003Date of Patent: October 5, 2004Assignee: Filtronic LX OyInventors: Jyrki Mikkola, Petra Ollitervo, Petteri Annamaa, Kimmo Antila, Matti Niemi
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Publication number: 20030146878Abstract: Internal planar antenna especially applicable to mobile communication devices. A PIFA-type planar antenna is fed coaxially-like. This means that the feed conductor (321) of a radiating plane (310) is surrounded by a shield conductor (322) galvanically connected to the ground plane (GND) for the length between these planes. The shield conductor at the same time serves as a short circuit conductor for the antenna. The antenna is matched by means of a matching slot (317) going between the connection points of the feed and short circuit conductors, and/or of the shape of the short circuit conductor. A feed arrangement at issue increases antenna gain without increasing the SAR value of the antenna.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2003Publication date: August 7, 2003Inventors: Jyrki Mikkola, Petra Ollitervo, Petteri Annamaa, Kimmo Antila, Matti Niemi
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Patent number: 6366243Abstract: A planar antenna comprises a planar radiating element (600) formed of a conductive area confined by a substantially continuous border line. The conductive area is split by a gap which divides the planar radiating element into a first branch and second branch such that both the first and the second branch have an outermost end. The gap has a head end on said substantially continuous border line and a tail end within the conductive area. At its head end (601) the gap has a certain first direction and at another point (603) a certain second direction which differs from the first direction by more than 90 degrees when the directions are defined along the gap from the head end towards the tail end. The outermost end of the second branch, confined by the gap, is located within the continuous border line, surrounded by the first branch.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 1999Date of Patent: April 2, 2002Assignee: Filtronic Lk OyInventors: Anne Isohätälä, Kimmo Antila, Sauli Kivelä, Jyrki Mikkola, Suvi Tarvas