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Structural waveguide formed in a leg of an antenna tower and method of use

US7205956B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 14, 2004
Grant dateApr 17, 2007
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Expiry dateDec 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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