Communications: radio wave antennas – Antennas – Microstrip
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-31
2006-10-31
Wimer, Michael C. (Department: 2828)
Communications: radio wave antennas
Antennas
Microstrip
C343S725000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07129895
ABSTRACT:
An antenna module incorporates a microstrip patch antenna and a mast antenna in an at least substantially concentric arrangement for communicating signals in multiple communication bands. The output signals from the microstrip patch antenna and the mast antenna are output via a single RF cable. The antenna module can be used to communicate signals in multiple communication bands, including both satellite and terrestrial communications. The antenna module conserves space, while avoiding unacceptable distortion of radiation patterns for satellite services. In addition, the mast antenna can be implemented using a thinner, more flexible construction than certain conventional solutions. Further, providing the outputs from the antennas via a single RF cable may facilitate collocating tuners for multiple communication services, resulting in considerable size and cost savings by using a single set of RF cables and connectors.
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Livengood William R.
Morris Daniel G.
Yegin Korkut
Funke Jimmy L.
Wimer Michael C.
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