Holster with embedded coupling element for extending radio antenna range
US12362464B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 22, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q1/48
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A holster for docking a portable radio is provided. The holster is configured with a GND extension path that provides an antenna counterpoise for an external antenna of the portable radio. The holster is formed of a housing (121) having a belt attachment element (122) extending therefrom and a GND contact (124) integrated into therein, the a GND contact for coupling to a corresponding radio GND of the docked radio. The GND extension path extends from GND contact (124) through a first conductive element (126) of the holster housing to a second conductive element (128) embedded in the belt attachment element of the holster.
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