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2011-03-01

2011-03-01

Dinh, Trinh V (Department: 2821)

Communications: radio wave antennas

Antennas

Microstrip

C343S753000, C343S810000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07898480

ABSTRACT:
An antenna comprises a dielectric material having first and second surfaces, a discrete lens array operatively coupled to the first surface, and at least one broadside feed antenna operatively coupled to the second surface.

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