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Shielding for radiotelephones with retractable antennas

US6137998A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 19, 1997
Grant dateOct 24, 2000
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Expiry dateDec 19, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01Q1/244
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Shields for radiotelephones with a retractable antenna include a conductive tubular antenna guide operably associated with an electronic ground, and preferably configured to form an inductor or capacitor in a matching circuit operable when the antenna is in the retracted position. Associated methods include directing RF radiation produced by the antenna positioned internal to the radiotelephone along a longitudinal exit path out of the radiotelephone.

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