US3287732A
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Radio antenna construction
Assignee: NEW TRONICS DIVISION OF AUTOMA
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Filing: 1963-11-15
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Granted: 1966-11-22
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Expires: 1983-11-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Altmayer John
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 08:53
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01Q; H01Q1/00; H01Q1/08; H01Q1/085; H01Q9/00; H01Q9/04; H01Q9/16; H01Q9/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
AN ANTENNA COMPRIING: AN ELONGATED NONCONDUCTIVE ROD-LIKE MEMBER, SAID MEMBER BEING CONSTRUCTED OF RESILIENT MATERIAL AND EXHIBITING A SUFFICIENT DEGREE OF FLEXIBILITY TRANSVERSELY OF ITS LONGITUDINAL AXIS SO AS TO BEND SLIGHTLY WHEN SUBJECTED TO TRANSVERSE FORCES; A SLEEVE CONSTRUCTED OF CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL ENVELOPING SAID MEMBER FOR SUBSTANTIALLY THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF SAID MEMBER AND SUPPORTED THEREON, SAID SLEEVE INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF BRAIDED CONDUCTORS BRAIDED IN A MANNER TO PERMIT FLEXURE TRANSVERSELY OF THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF SAID MEMBER; AND, A PROTECTIVE COVER OF RELATIVELY TOUGH, NON-CONDUCTIVE, FLEXIBLE MATERIAL ENVELOPING THE OUTER LONGITUDINAL SURFACE OF SAID SLEEVE AND EXHIBITING A DEGREE OF FLEXIBILITY TRANSVERSELY OF THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF SAID MEMBER WHICH IS AT LEAST EQUAL TO THAT OF SAID MEMBER AND SAID SLEEVE TAKEN TOGETHER SO AS NOT TO IMPAIR THE FLEXIBILITY OF THE ANTENNA.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
AN ANTENNA COMPRIING: AN ELONGATED NONCONDUCTIVE ROD-LIKE MEMBER, SAID MEMBER BEING CONSTRUCTED OF RESILIENT MATERIAL AND EXHIBITING A SUFFICIENT DEGREE OF FLEXIBILITY TRANSVERSELY OF ITS LONGITUDINAL AXIS SO AS TO BEND SLIGHTLY WHEN SUBJECTED TO TRANSVERSE FORCES; A SLEEVE CONSTRUCTED OF CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL ENVELOPING SAID MEMBER FOR SUBSTANTIALLY THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF SAID MEMBER AND SUPPORTED THEREON, SAID SLEEVE INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF BRAIDED CONDUCTORS BRAIDED IN A MANNER TO PERMIT FLEXURE TRANSVERSELY OF THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF SAID MEMBER; AND, A PROTECTIVE COVER OF RELATIVELY TOUGH, NON-CONDUCTIVE, FLEXIBLE MATERIAL ENVELOPING THE OUTER LONGITUDINAL SURFACE OF SAID SLEEVE AND EXHIBITING A DEGREE OF FLEXIBILITY TRANSVERSELY OF THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF SAID MEMBER WHICH IS AT LEAST EQUAL TO THAT OF SAID MEMBER AND SAID SLEEVE TAKEN TOGETHER SO AS NOT TO IMPAIR THE FLEXIBILITY OF THE ANTENNA.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-11-21 | 1970-05-23 | 1970-11-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-21 | 1974-05-23 | 1974-11-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-21 | 1978-05-23 | 1978-11-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |