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Antenna assembly for communications devices

US6215447A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 16, 1999
Grant dateApr 10, 2001
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Expiry dateAug 16, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01Q1/243
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An antenna assembly achieving improved directionality and signal strength using a configured conductive radiator disposed in relationship with the ground plane element of a wireless communication device. The configured conductive radiator includes an elongate slot aperture and surfaces directed toward the ground plane element. The antenna assembly further includes a dielectric element for communicatively coupling the conductive radiator and the ground plane member. Preferably, the dielectric element may be disposed between a portion of the radiator element and the ground plane member, thus forming a compact, directional antenna system.

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