US3106714A
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Log periodic antenna with accordioned radiators to increase shunt capacitance
Assignee: Collins Radio Co
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Filing: 1960-10-18
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Granted: 1963-10-08
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Expires: 1980-10-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Vito P Minerva
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 16:47
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01Q; H01Q11/00; H01Q11/02; H01Q11/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
IN AN ANTENNA ARRAY, A PLURALITY OF LOG PERIODIC ANTENNA ELEMENTS EACH HAVING A CENTER LINE, EACH ANTENNA ELEMENT COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF RADIAL SECTION HAVING A GENERALLY TRIANGULAR SHAPE WITH ONE SIDE OF THE TRIANGLE COINCIDENT WITH SAID CENTER LINE AND COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF TEETH, EACH OF SAID PLURALITY OF TEETH BEING COMPRISED OF HALF-LENGTH TRANSVERSE CONDUCTIVE ELEMENTS, AT LEAST THE LONGEST HALF-LENGTH TRANSVERSE CONDUCTIVE ELEMENTS OF THE RADIAL SECTIONS FORMING EACH ANTENNA ELEMENT BEING ACCORDIONED INWARDS UPON ITSELF TO FORM A CONDUCTOR WHICH FOLDS BACK AND FORTH ACROSS A LINE JOINING TOGETHER THE TWO END TERMINALS OF THE ACCORDIONED HALF-LENGTH TRANSVERSE CONDUCTIVE ELEMENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
IN AN ANTENNA ARRAY, A PLURALITY OF LOG PERIODIC ANTENNA ELEMENTS EACH HAVING A CENTER LINE, EACH ANTENNA ELEMENT COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF RADIAL SECTION HAVING A GENERALLY TRIANGULAR SHAPE WITH ONE SIDE OF THE TRIANGLE COINCIDENT WITH SAID CENTER LINE AND COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF TEETH, EACH OF SAID PLURALITY OF TEETH BEING COMPRISED OF HALF-LENGTH TRANSVERSE CONDUCTIVE ELEMENTS, AT LEAST THE LONGEST HALF-LENGTH TRANSVERSE CONDUCTIVE ELEMENTS OF THE RADIAL SECTIONS FORMING EACH ANTENNA ELEMENT BEING ACCORDIONED INWARDS UPON ITSELF TO FORM A CONDUCTOR WHICH FOLDS BACK AND FORTH ACROSS A LINE JOINING TOGETHER THE TWO END TERMINALS OF THE ACCORDIONED HALF-LENGTH TRANSVERSE CONDUCTIVE ELEMENT.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2984835A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-10-07 | 1967-04-08 | 1967-10-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-10-07 | 1971-04-08 | 1971-10-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-10-07 | 1975-04-08 | 1975-10-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |