Communications: radio wave antennas – Antennas – Active sleeve surrounds feed line
Reexamination Certificate
2006-06-23
2009-08-11
Le, HoangAnh T (Department: 2821)
Communications: radio wave antennas
Antennas
Active sleeve surrounds feed line
C373S017000, C324S318000, C324S322000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07573432
ABSTRACT:
In one example, an antenna is disclosed comprising a first, outer conductor, at least one inner conductor within the first outer conductor, and a second outer conductor surrounding the first outer conductor. The second outer conductor may define a plurality of holes therethrough. The at least one inner conductor may comprise a plurality of inner conductors. At least two of the plurality of inner conductors may be connected to each other in series, across a capacitor. At least two of the plurality of inner conductors may be connected to each other in parallel, across a capacitor. The at least one inner conductor may be sufficiently surrounded by the first outer conductor to shield the inner conductor from receiving a radiofrequency signal.
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Damadian Raymond
Eydelman Gregory
Giambalvo Anthony
Fonar Corporation
Kay Scholer LLP
Le HoangAnh T
Sklar, Esq. Brandon N.
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