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Multiple band antenna and antenna assembly

US7161538B2 · kind B2 · utility

3Cited by
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21Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 24, 2005
Grant dateJan 9, 2007
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Expiry dateMay 24, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01Q9/42
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Multiple band antenna for mounting to a portable device. The antenna comprises a piece of conductive metal including a half-bowtie portion shaped to define a monopole and folded to provide a plurality of planar surfaces together generally enclosing a volume. A flexible spring contact extends from the half-bowtie portion. The spring contact is configured for engaging a contact of the portable device.

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