High-efficiency transparent microwave antennas
US6933891B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 18, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q15/0013
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides for inexpensive transparent microwave antennas with high efficiency. Conductors for the antennas are formed from metallic meshes with a net transparency greater than 70% and supported by a clear substrate. The associated antenna gain efficiencies are greater than 50%.
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