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Antenna

US8149172B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 2, 2010
Grant dateApr 3, 2012
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Expiry dateNov 29, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01Q21/28
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An antenna is provided. The antenna includes a substrate, a ground element, a first feed conductor and a second feed conductor. The substrate includes a first surface and a second surface. The ground element is formed on the first surface, wherein the ground element has an aperture, the aperture is funnel shaped, the aperture has an opening portion and a convergent portion, and the opening portion is connected to the convergent portion. The first feed conductor is disposed on the second surface, wherein the first feed conductor feeds a first signal to the aperture. The second feed conductor is disposed on the second surface, wherein the second feed conductor feeds a second signal to the aperture.

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