Structural waveguide formed in a leg of an antenna tower and method of use
US7205956B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 14, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 25, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q21/0006
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A communications tower, or other structure is provided with at least one waveguide defined in a structural support. The waveguide can be used to transmit signals up and down the communications tower thereby eliminating at least some cabling.
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