Patent · US Expired

Method of mechanically tuning antennas for low-cost volume production

US6839029B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 16, 2002
Grant dateJan 4, 2005
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Expiry dateMar 7, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49016
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for tuning an antenna includes cutting a portion of a metal pattern molded with a plastic insert to adjust electrical characteristics of the antenna. Tuning can be performed by cutting the metal pattern or by cutting the completed antenna including both the metal pattern and the plastic insert.

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