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Method and apparatus for an antenna

US8471768B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims
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Filing dateDec 22, 2009
Grant dateJun 25, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 6, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49018
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In accordance with one example embodiment of the present invention an apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a cover, a ground plane, a first inductor, and a second inductor. The cover includes a first end and an opposite second end. The cover is configured to operate as a first loop radiator portion. The ground plane is proximate the cover. The ground plane is configured to operate as a second loop radiator portion. The first inductor is proximate the first end of the cover. The second inductor is between the second end of the cover and the ground plane. The cover, the ground plane, the first inductor, and the second inductor are configured to provide a loop radiator.

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