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Low profile antenna system and associated methods

US7453409B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 3, 2006
Grant dateNov 18, 2008
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Expiry dateJan 19, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01Q19/023
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An antenna system includes a base, a turntable rotatably mounted on the base, and an elevation assembly carried on the turntable. An antenna is carried by the elevation assembly. The turntable has an antenna relief opening therein to permit the elevation assembly to position a lower portion of the antenna therein. The antenna system may further include an RF absorbing shroud carried by the turntable and that has an antenna receiving recess to receive the antenna therein. The antenna receiving recess may have lower portions extending into the antenna relief opening of the turntable.

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