High gain antenna for wireless applications
US6864852B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 23, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 8, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q21/205
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An antenna having a central active element and a plurality of passive dipoles surrounding the active element is disclosed. The passive dipoles increase the antenna gain by increasing the radiated energy in the azimuth direction. In another embodiment a plurality of parasitic directing elements extend radially outward from the passive dipoles.
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