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Lightning protection for an active antenna using patch/microstrip elements

US6362787B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 14, 2000
Grant dateMar 26, 2002
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Expiry dateJan 14, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01Q23/00
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An active antenna system having lightning, corona and low frequency static energy protection includes a plurality of patch antenna elements, a feed structure operatively interconnecting the patch antenna elements, and at least one conductive drain line coupled with each of the patch antenna elements. The drain lines are coupled together at a common ground connection point.

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