Diverse-type Doublets Patents (Class 343/794)
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Patent number: 11817629Abstract: Disclosed is a decoupling dipole structure that renders a midband dipole effectively transparent to a nearby lowband dipole. This not only improves the beam quality in the lowband without sacrificing beam quality in the midband, it also enables different lowband dipoles to be employed to customize the lowband performance of the multiband antenna without requiring a redesign of the midband dipoles or of the array face.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2021Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: John Mezzalingua Associates, LLCInventors: Jiaqiang Zhu, Wengang Chen, Niranjan Sundararajan
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Patent number: 11509039Abstract: An antenna module includes a connection member, an integrated circuit (IC) on a first surface thereof, and an antenna package on a second surface thereof. The connection member includes a wiring layer and an insulating layer. The IC is electrically connected to the wiring layer. The antenna package includes first antenna members and feed vias each electrically connected to a corresponding one of the first antenna members and a corresponding wire of the wiring layer. A feed line is electrically connected to a wire of the wiring layer and extends in a side direction of the second surface, a second antenna member is electrically connected to the feed line and is configured to transmit and/or receive an RF signal in the side direction, and a director member is spaced apart from the second antenna member in the side direction and has an inside boundary oblique to the second antenna member.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2020Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Nam Ki Kim, Jeong Ki Ryoo, Seung Goo Jang, Sang Hyun Kim
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Patent number: 11177563Abstract: A lower element ground plane apparatus for maximizing ground plane surface area in an antenna system, the apparatus involving a lower element of a bi-element antenna and an array of monopole antennas coupled with the lower element of the bi-element antenna, the lower element of the bi-element antenna operable as a ground plane for the array of monopole antennas, whereby ground plane surface area is maximized.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2019Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: Dennis G. Bermeo, Peter S. Berens, David W. Brock, Christopher C. Obra, Jessica L. Watson, Hoin Lim
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Patent number: 10992047Abstract: An antenna includes a first folded dipole, and a second folded dipole connected in parallel to the first folded dipole. The antenna further includes a conductor that extends across a first gap in the first folded dipole and a second gap in the second folded dipole to connect to a first central section of the first folded dipole and to a second central section of the second folded dipole.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2019Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: Neptune Technology Group Inc.Inventors: Damon Lloyd Patton, Victoria Alexis Avery
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Patent number: 10992045Abstract: An antenna includes a first folded dipole having a first central region, and a second folded dipole having a second central region and connected in parallel to the first folded dipole. The antenna further includes a first pair of tuning stubs extending into the first central region of the first folded dipole, and a second pair of tuning stubs extending into the second central region of the second folded dipole.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2020Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: Neptune Technology Group Inc.Inventors: Damon Lloyd Patton, Richard Brown DeWitt
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Patent number: 10892559Abstract: A dipole antenna is disclosed herein. The dipole antenna may include, but is not limited to, a first transmission line configured to receive a radio frequency signal from a first feed, a first balun galvanically coupled to the first transmission line, a first conductive strip galvanically coupled to the first transmission line and the first balun, a second conductive strip galvanically coupled to the first transmission line and the first balun, a first dipole arm, and a second dipole arm, wherein the first balun and the first transmission line are only capacitively coupled to the first and second dipole arms via the first and second conductive strips.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2018Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: GALTRONICS USA, INC.Inventors: Sadegh Farzaneh, Minya Gavrilovic, Des Bromley, Jacco Van Beek
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Patent number: 10680323Abstract: The invention discloses a broadband dual-band base station antenna array with high out-of-band isolation, having at least one high-frequency antenna unit, one low-frequency antenna unit and a floor; when there is one high-frequency antenna unit, it is placed on one side of the floor; when there are more than one high-frequency antenna units, they are placed on both sides of the floor. The high-frequency antenna unit includes multiple dipole arms and a balun, wherein the dipole arms are connected by distributed inductor and fed through the balun; the low-frequency antenna unit including multiple dipole arms and a balun is placed on the middle of the floor, wherein the dipole arms are connected by distributed capacitor and fed through the balun. The balun is provided with a feeder and a H-shape microstrip line. The H-shape microstrip line connects with the feeder.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2017Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: SOUTH CHINA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGYInventors: Xiuyin Zhang, Chengdai Xue, Yufeng Wu
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Patent number: 10424831Abstract: An antenna system includes a dual-polarized antenna, a metal reflection plate, a first metal bending structure, and a second metal bending structure. The metal reflection plate is configured to reflect the radiation energy from the dual-polarized antenna. The first metal bending structure includes a first planar portion and a second planar portion. The second planar portion is coupled through the first planar portion to a first edge of the metal reflection plate. The first planar portion and the second planar portion are not parallel to each other. The second metal bending structure includes a third planar portion and a fourth planar portion. The fourth planar portion is coupled through the third planar portion to a second edge of the metal reflection plate. The third planar portion and the fourth planar portion are not parallel to each other.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2017Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Assignee: WISTRON NEWEB CORP.Inventors: Chieh-Sheng Hsu, Cheng-Geng Jan
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Patent number: 10135119Abstract: A smart antenna comprises a dipole antenna, a first reflector unit, a first diode, a first RF choke unit and a second RF choke unit. The dipole antenna has a first radiating portion and a second radiating portion. The first radiating portion is used for feeding an RF signal and a DC voltage signal controlling the conduction status of the first diode simultaneously. The first reflector unit is disposed on a first side of the dipole antenna and parallel to the dipole antenna. A first section and a second section of the first reflector unit are electrically connected by the first diode. The first RF choke unit is electrically connected between the first radiating portion and the first section of the first reflector unit. The second RF choke unit is electrically connected between the second radiating portion and the second section of the first reflector unit.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2016Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: WISTRON NEWEB CORPORATIONInventors: Kuang-Yuan Ku, Tsun-Che Huang, Cheng-Geng Jan, Chi-Kang Su
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Patent number: 10128579Abstract: A first-band radiating element configured to operate in a first frequency band may be designed for reducing distortion associated with one or more second-band radiating element configured to operate in a second frequency band. The first-band radiating element may include a first printed circuit board. The first printed circuit board may include a first surface including a first feed line connected to a feed network of a feed board of an antenna. The radiating element may also include a second surface opposite the first surface. The second surface may include one or more first conductive planes connected to a ground plane of the feed board; and one or more first open-end traces coupled to the one or more conductive planes.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2015Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventors: Ligang Wu, Bo Wu, Fan Li
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Patent number: 10069669Abstract: A radio transmitter having a RF signal source. A splitter receives an input signal from the signal source and divides that input signal into two output signals. Alternatively, two signal generators provide the two output signals. These output signals are fed into two phase shifters. A phase control signal is applied to each phase shifter so that the vector sum of the output signals represents the desired amplitude and phase of the desired transmitted signal. The outputs of both phase shifters are both frequency multiplied and amplified before recombining to form the transmitter output signal. Moreover, the outputs can be transmitted separately and combined at the receiver. Alternatively, in the case of two signal sources, the signal paths may be at different transmitter locations.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2017Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventors: Ali M Darwish, Hingloi Alfred Hung
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Patent number: 10003125Abstract: An electronic device includes a main board, a ground plate, at least one antenna, and at least one cable. The ground plate is disposed on the main board and include at least one cable containing groove containing at least a part of the at least one cable. The at least one antenna is disposed on the ground plate and electrically connected to the ground plate. The at least one cable electrically connects the at least one antenna with the main board and is at least partially disposed in the at least one cable containing groove.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2013Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Byung-Tae Yoon, Jong-Wook Zeong, Hak-Sul Kim, Seung-Hyeok Na, Byung-Woog Bae, Mi-Hyun Son, Tae-Young Lee, Chang-Rae Jeong
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Publication number: 20150116173Abstract: An electromagnetic dipole antenna designed in the present invention includes an antenna radiating unit and a metal ground, where the antenna radiating unit mainly includes vertical electric dipole and horizontal magnetic dipole, where the vertical electric dipole and the horizontal magnetic dipole jointly form an electromagnetic coupling structure. The antenna has advantages of small size, low profile, and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2014Publication date: April 30, 2015Inventors: Wenxin Zhang, Qihao Xu, Hongli Peng, Zehe Zhu, Jianping Zhao, Ni Ma
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Publication number: 20140139387Abstract: Ultra-wideband dual-band cellular dual-polarisation base-station antennas and low-band radiators for such antennas are disclosed. The low-band radiator comprises a dipole and an extended dipole con figured in a crossed arrangement, a capacitively coupled feed connecting the extended dipole to an antenna feed, and a pair of auxiliary radiating elements. The dipole comprises two dipole arms, each of approximately ?/4, for connection to the antenna feed. The extended dipole has anti-resonant dipole arms of approximately ?/2. The auxiliary radiating elements are configured in parallel at opposite ends of the extended dipole. The radiator is adapted for the frequency range of 698-960 MHz and provides a horizontal beamwidth of approximately 65 degrees. The dual-band base-station antenna comprises high-band radiators configured in at least one array and low-band radiators interspersed amongst the high-band radiators at regular intervals.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: May 22, 2014Inventors: Bevan Beresford JONES, James Kinsley Anthony Allan
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Publication number: 20140125539Abstract: Multi-band antenna systems for communication systems are disclosed. An antenna system includes at least one low band dipole radiating element for radiating RF energy in a low frequency range and at least one group or column of high band dipole radiating assemblies for radiating RF energy in a high frequency range. The low band dipole radiating element may be constructed to provide improved control beam width stability of the high band dipole radiating assemblies and improved cross-polarization performance in the low frequency range. The high band dipole radiating assemblies include high band dipole radiating elements and shrouds surrounding the high band dipole radiating elements. The shrouds are configured to improve the beam width stability and cross-polarization of the high band dipole radiating elements, improve isolation between the high band dipole radiating elements and to shift resonance of the high band dipole radiating assemblies below the low frequency range.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2012Publication date: May 8, 2014Inventors: Raja Reddy Katipally, Aaron T. Rose
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Patent number: 8487821Abstract: An antenna includes a dipole radiator region forming a series resonant tank having a first quality factor value Q1, and a loop compensator/radiator region integral with the dipole region and forming a parallel resonant tank having a second quality factor value Q2 that is substantially equal to Q2. The antenna may be a conductive sheet antenna (e.g., comprising copper tape) having a generally “A” shaped structure with a discontinuity in a middle segment.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2009Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Symbol Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Mark Duron, Richard Knadle
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Patent number: 8325098Abstract: A dynamic antenna pattern measurement method. Embodiments of the invention provide for nanosecond or better time resolution and milliradian angular resolution of the dynamic radiation pattern of an antenna under test over the predetermined solid angle scan (up to 4? steradians) of the dynamic radiation pattern.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2010Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: United States of America as Represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventor: Justin Henrie
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Publication number: 20100207837Abstract: The present invention relates to a diversity antennas system comprising at least two antennas of the dipole type each formed by a first and a second conductive arm, supplied differentially wherein the two antennas comprise a common arm called first arm forming at least one cover for an electronic card and each one a second arm mounted in rotation at one extremity of the first arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2006Publication date: August 19, 2010Inventors: Philippe Minard, Jean-François Pintos, Ali Louzir, Philippe Gilberton, Jean-Luc Robert, Corinne Nicolas
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Publication number: 20090231203Abstract: The invention relates to an antenna configuration, comprising at least one electrically insulating carrier substrate and at least one electrically conductive layer applied on at least one side of the carrier substrate, the electrically conductive layer having a first area region and a second area region, and the first area region of the electrically conductive layer having the form of at least one antenna structure. The at least one antenna structure is present in a manner electrically insulated from the second area region of the electrically conductive layer, and the second area region of the electrically conductive layer is subdivided, at least in regions directly adjacent to the at least one antenna structure, into island regions that are at least electrically insulated from one another. The at least one antenna configuration is suitable for use for contactlessly coupled transponders, in particular for RFID Tags or Smart Tags.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2007Publication date: September 17, 2009Inventors: Jurgen Ficker, Heinrich Wild, Wolfgang Clemens, Walter Lehnberger, Markus Lorenz
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Publication number: 20090121956Abstract: Disclosed is an antenna device capable of reducing an input impedance and having a wideband characteristic. The antenna device includes: a first radiating plate of a flat shape; a second radiating plate of a flat shape; and an electric feeding section electrically connected to the first radiating plate and the second radiating plate, wherein the first radiating plate and the second radiating plate have different shapes in a plan view and are combined and provided, and both end corner portions of a side portion to which the electric feeding section is connected, of the first radiating plate, are formed in an arc shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2006Publication date: May 14, 2009Applicant: KONICA MINOLTA HOLDINGS, INC.Inventors: Fukuro Koshiji, Toshiya Eguchi
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Patent number: 7333068Abstract: Disclosed herein are wireless products adapted to be positioned in a normal or resting position, that also include an antenna composed of a set of elements arranged in a plane in a radially symmetrical configuration providing a reduction in the susceptibility of reflected waves having the potential to cancel or weaken a main wave or signal, the plane positioned with respect to the normal position to direct a main communication line with a second wireless device into the plane and provide reception of a main and/or secondary signal at a plurality of phases. One exemplary product is a wireless conferencing device configured to rest on a tabletop, the antenna array oriented in a horizontal plane. Detailed information on various example embodiments of the inventions are provided in the Detailed Description below, and the inventions are defined by the appended claims.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2005Date of Patent: February 19, 2008Assignee: ClearOne Communications, Inc.Inventor: Stuart Biddulph
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Patent number: 7280799Abstract: A wireless communication device repeater includes two antennas coupled to a bi-directional gain stage. A gain control system is coupled to the gain stage and adjusts the gain of the gain stage based on oscillation events.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2004Date of Patent: October 9, 2007Assignee: Broadlink Research Inc.Inventors: Hamid Najafi, Fred Judson Heinzmann
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Patent number: 7088305Abstract: An antenna system that for use in both high density areas and rural areas while still obtaining acceptable reception in both locations. The antenna system includes a switching mechanism that permits the user to select between a lower gain range, appropriate for high density areas, and a higher gain range, which is more conducive to rural areas where UHF and VHF signals tend to be the weakest. This system provides the user with greater utility and performance and broader compatibility with television markets of varying sizes.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2005Date of Patent: August 8, 2006Assignee: Fiskars Brands, Inc.Inventors: Orin F. Flask, Robert Marks
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Patent number: 6369770Abstract: An antenna array for use with a mobile subscriber unit in a wireless network communications system. The invention utilizes a multiplicity of resonant strips provided within the ground plane. These strips couple to an equal multiplicity of monopole array elements located on top of the ground plane. This approach increases antenna gain by more efficiently utilizing the available ground plane area. Additionally, since the active element is on top of the ground plane, the antenna array sensitivity is decreased because the direct coupling between the antenna and external environmental factors is minimized. The multiplicity of antenna elements are electrically isolated from the ground plane. Each antenna element has a bottom end located proximal to the ground plane, and is aligned along a respective antenna axis that is substantially perpendicular to the top side.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2001Date of Patent: April 9, 2002Assignee: Tantivy Communications, Inc.Inventors: Griffin K. Gothard, William Robert Palmer, Christopher A. Snyder, Bing Chiang
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Patent number: 6339404Abstract: A diversity antenna structure for a wireless communication device for receiving and transmitting communication signals is provided. The antenna structure including a dielectric substrate defining a pair of major surfaces and having a conductive reflector element disposed upon one of the major surfaces of the dielectric substrate, said reflector element being operatively coupled to a pair of shield conductors of coax feedlines. The antenna further including a plurality of serpentine radiator elements conductively coupled to the reflector element.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2000Date of Patent: January 15, 2002Assignee: Rangestar Wirless, Inc.Inventors: Greg Johnson, Don Keilen
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Patent number: 5940044Abstract: A 45 degree polarization diversity antenna having improved beamwidth characteristics. The antenna includes a plurality of dipole sub-arrays each sub-array comprising four dipole elements arranged in a diamond shape. Two dipole elements in each sub-array are arranged at an angle of approximately plus 45 degrees from the earth's surface to form a plus 45 degree polarized dipole element array and the other two dipole elements are arranged at an angle of minus 45 degrees from the earth's surface to form a minus 45 degree polarized dipole element array. The dipole elements are arranged such that the phase centers of one plus 45 degree dipole element and one minus 45 degree element line up along a first substantially vertical line and the phase centers of the remaining plus 45 degree and minus 45 degree dipole element line up along a second substantially vertical line.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 1998Date of Patent: August 17, 1999Assignee: Allen Telecom Inc.Inventor: Richard L. Smith
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Patent number: 5764193Abstract: A diversity antenna for radio communications including a pair of conductive thin-film patterns used for a first antenna and another pair of conductive thin-film patterns used for a second antenna, the thin-film patterns being installed on a printed circuit board along the direction of the length of the circuit board; a first choke coil which is used to stop a leakage current from the first antenna and cause attenuation of a coupling current from the second antenna, the first choke coil being installed at a location where the leakage current distribution of the first antenna reaches the maximum in a feeder cable connected to the first antenna; and a second choke coil which is used to stop the leakage current from the second antenna, the second choke coil being installed at a location where the leakage current distribution of the second antenna reaches the maximum in a feeder cable for the second antenna.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 1995Date of Patent: June 9, 1998Assignee: Harada Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Sigeru Uchino, Ping Wang
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Patent number: 5754145Abstract: A printed antenna comprises an end fed elongate first dipole element (12) provided on one side of a dielectric substate (10). A second dipole element (16, 17) is provided on the opposite side of the dielectric substrate. The second dipole comprises first and second elongate elements (16, 17) disposed one on each side of the longitudinal axis of the first dipole element as viewed through the substrate. A ground plane (14) on the second side of the substrate is connected to the first and second elements (16, 17) at a distance from a free end of the first dipole element corresponding substantially to a quarter wavelength of the frequency (or centre frequency) above interest. The first and second elements (16, 17) are a quarter of a wavelength long and may be inclined relative to the first dipole element (12) or extend parallel thereto (4 (not shown)). Pairs of the printed antennas may be connected with switching elements to form antenna diversity arrangements.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 1996Date of Patent: May 19, 1998Assignee: U.S. Philips CorporationInventor: David H. Evans
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Patent number: 5592185Abstract: An antenna apparatus comprises a dielectric substrate, an earth conductor mounted on one surface of the substrate and forming a microstrip transmission line, an upper conductor mounted on the other surface of the substrate and forming a microstrip transmission line, an antenna element formed integrally with the microstrip transmission lines, and a delayed wave opening situated in the earth conductor in confronting relationship with the upper conductor.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 1995Date of Patent: January 7, 1997Assignee: Mitsubishi Denki Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Yasuhiro Itabashi, Kazuhito Miyashita, Yoshiyuki Chatani, Takayoshi Furuno, Hiroaki Miyashita, Toshio Masujima, Makoto Matsunaga, Takashi Katagi, Hiroyuki Aoki, Tetsuo Haruyama
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Patent number: 5182570Abstract: A planar dipole antenna is arranged on a non-conductive substrate having an exposed, planar surface. The antenna includes a first quarter wavelength element having a first end and an opposite second end and a second quarter wavelength element having a third end and an opposite fourth end. The first, second, third and fourth ends, respectively, are arranged on a common straight line with the second and third ends adjacent to each other. A third quarter wavelength element, having a fifth end and an opposite sixth end, is arranged adjacent to the first element with its fifth end adjacent to the first end of the first element and its sixth end both adjacent to and physically connected with the third end of the second element. A signal source or sink is coupled to the first end of the first element and the fifth end of the third element, respectively, for providing electrical energy to, and/or receiving electrical energy from the antenna.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 1991Date of Patent: January 26, 1993Assignee: X-Cyte Inc.Inventors: Paul A. Nysen, Jon L. Nagel
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Patent number: 4730195Abstract: A shortened wideband decoupled sleeve dipole antenna is disclosed in which a helically wound upper radiating element and an inductively loaded lower radiating sleeve element reduce the linear size of the antenna. Substantial decoupling is provided by a helically wound feed coaxial transmission line within the sleeve element. A matching network at the antenna feed point provides capacitive reactance above the antenna resonant frequency and inductive reactance below the antenna resonant frequency such that an impedance match between the feed coaxial transmission line is obtained at frequencies above and below the resonant frequency and dual-band performance may be obtained.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 1985Date of Patent: March 8, 1988Assignee: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: James P. Phillips, Henry L. Kazecki
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Patent number: 4701764Abstract: An antenna is adapted to be connected to a coaxial cable having a central conductor and a conductive sheath. The antenna is adapted for operation at a wavelength .lambda. and comprises two loops disposed in substantially parallel planes the distance between which is .lambda./8.+-.20%. At least one connecting element connects the loops, having a length substantially equal to the distance between them. Each loop is adapted to be connected to a respective conductor of the coaxial cable and is either closed with an approximate length of 3.lambda./8 or open with a length of .lambda./4.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 1986Date of Patent: October 20, 1987Assignee: Societe de Maintenance Electronique "SOMELEC"Inventor: Jean-Claude Malcombe
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Patent number: 4491843Abstract: The antenna for equipping a portable receiver comprises a metal plate and a metal box containing the receiver components and which is provided with a surface facing the metal plate, the metal box behaving in the manner of a virtual plate positioned half-way up the box.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 1982Date of Patent: January 1, 1985Assignee: Thomson-CSFInventor: Albert Boubouleix
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Patent number: 4389651Abstract: A coplanar, broadband antenna having a first triangle-shaped frame member and a radiator member situated adjacent and perpendicular to the bisector of one corner of the triangle-shaped frame. Additional triangle-shaped members may be provided in concentric relation to the first triangle member. The antenna may be constructed from conductive tape or paint affixed to a nonconducting substrate providing a lightweight, portable antenna suitable for mobile use.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 1981Date of Patent: June 21, 1983Inventor: Philip P. Tomasky
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Patent number: 4297711Abstract: An omnidirectional receiving antenna primarily intended for TV signals and constituted of substantially circular antenna elements, tuned for different TV frequency ranges, connected to an amplifier and cast into a common casing, each antenna element comprising a double dipole antenna, one part of which is of circular shape and made of a metal plate or metal net cut open diametrically from one edge nearly to the opposite edge so as to form a slightly widening slot, and the other part being a metal band or similar extending substantially along the edges of the circular plate or net and at a certain distance therefrom, the ends of the band turning symmetrically inwards at the unbroken edge left by the cut and extending along the edges of the slot and being finally connected to the cut-open edge of the circular part on each side of the slot.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 1979Date of Patent: October 27, 1981Inventor: Hans Ekstrom
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Patent number: 4038662Abstract: A broadband antenna in the form of a multiple element interlaced dipole array is mounted on a thin elongated strip of dielectric material which is mechanically flexible, light weight and electrically small. Each dipole has a first tapered radiator section with an inductive loading section electrically connected to one end of the tapered radiator section. A capacitive end-loading section is connected to the inductive loading section. Second tapered radiator sections are joined to one another by a second inductive loading section. The inductive loading sections increase the effective electrical length of the first and second tapered radiators, respectively. A UHF gap filling conductor is connected to each of the dipoles to suppress grating lobes at the high-frequency end of the frequency spectrum received by the antenna.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 1975Date of Patent: July 26, 1977Assignee: Ball Brothers Research CorporationInventor: Edwin M. Turner