Flexible antenna and method of manufacture

US9531077B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignees

• University of South Florida · US
• Raytheon Company · US
• The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration · US

Inventors

• Thomas Weller · Mainz, DE
• David Cure · Tampa, US
• Paul Herzig · Basel, CH
• Felix A. Miranda · Olmsted Falls, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 20, 2015
• Grant date: Dec 27, 2016
• Expiry date: Jun 15, 2035

Classification

• Technology area (CPC H): Electricity
• CPC primary: H01Q15/002
• WIPO field: Telecommunications
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

A flexible microwave antenna having a “fish-scale” ground plane is provided. The approach represents a significant advance in the combined thickness and flexibility that can be achieved, especially when using relatively thick substrates which are important for optimum antenna performance. An increase in gain was observed when bent in a positive radius of curvature and further reduction of back radiation.