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Antenna and method of production

US6396444B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 23, 1999
Grant dateMay 28, 2002
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Expiry dateDec 23, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49016
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of forming a unitary housing element of an apparatus and incorporating an antenna is incorporated into the unitary housing element. The method includes the steps of printing onto a first surface of a carrier film, using conductive ink, the antenna, inserting the carrier film into a mold, and forming the unitary housing element by injecting a molding material onto the mold, thereby incorporating the antenna into the unitary housing element.

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