Communications: radio wave antennas – Antennas – With aircraft
Reexamination Certificate
2007-03-01
2010-06-15
Mansen, Michael R (Department: 3644)
Communications: radio wave antennas
Antennas
With aircraft
C343S705000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07737898
ABSTRACT:
A line of sight antenna supported in an upturned terminal winglet or similar vertical member of an aircraft is disclosed. An aperture is formed in the conductive winglet or vertical member, and the antenna is supported within the aperture by a support mechanism such that the antenna is exposed to the line of sight transmissions. A non-conductive covering may also be used for the aperture. Using the cover, the antenna within the winglet can be configured so that it does not alter the appearance or aerodynamic characteristics of the aircraft. Alternatively, the antenna can be coupled to the outside of the winglet or vertical member if cosmetics are not a concern. The frequency range of the antenna can be tuned to cover desired frequency ranges. The antenna position at the winglet maintains a large physical separation from fuselage-mounted antennas thereby reducing interference.
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PCT/US2008/002245, “International Search Report,” filed Feb. 20, 2008.
Hanusa John H.
Hein Paul W.
May Vincent A.
Redus Wesley D.
Stuart SueAnn
L-3 Communications Integrated Systems L.P.
Mansen Michael R
O'Hara Brian M
O'Keefe, Egan Peterman & Enders LLP
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