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Removably mounted retractable 1/2 wave antenna with integral matching section

US6188918A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 21, 1997
Grant dateFeb 13, 2001
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Expiry dateApr 21, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S439/916
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A retractable 1/2 wave antenna having an integral matching section that can be used on a cellular telephone will be matched to a transceiver circuit when extended. When the antenna is retracted, it acts as a 1/4 wave antenna and will still be matched to the transceiver circuit.

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