Ground plane heater
US11264691B2 · kind B2 · utility
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25Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 13, 2020 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 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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