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Ground plane heater

US11264691B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 13, 2020
Grant dateMar 1, 2022
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Expiry dateJul 13, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05B2203/016
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An antenna with a heater and method for using the same are disclosed. The antenna may comprise: an antenna aperture having a plurality of radio-frequency radiating antenna elements, the antenna aperture having a ground plane and a material for tuning permittivity or capacitance; and a heater structure in thermal contact with the material.

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