Surface wave launcher and methods for use therewith
US10749570B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 5, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 23, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B3/56
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In accordance with one or more embodiments, a surface wave launcher includes a launcher body configured to surround, at least in part, a transmission medium. A planar antenna includes a first antenna element, a second antenna element and an aperture, the first antenna element and the second antenna element having first portions on opposing sides of the launcher body and second portions on an aperture end of the launcher body, wherein the second portions are perpendicular to the launcher body and the transmission medium and wherein the planar antenna is configured to transmit and receive guided electromagnetic waves that propagate along the transmission medium without requiring an electrical return path. A reflector, configured to direct transmission and reception of the first guided electromagnetic wave to and from the aperture, is electrically coupled to the conductive launcher body on an end of the launcher body opposite to the aperture end of the conductive launcher body.
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