US3587105A
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Picture framed antenna
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-09-12
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Granted: 1971-06-22
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Expires: 1988-09-12
Abstract
Abstract A television antenna adapted for indoor use which is maintained obscured by serving as the backing member for a picture frame and picture which antenna includes a thin rigid dielectric circuit board having a circuit pattern thereon approximating a dipole antenna. The television antenna wire serves to position a backing easel to properly incline the antenna for maximum reception. Antenna extensions from the main antenna are provided to adjust the electrical length of the antenna in poor reception conditions. In another embodiment, a folded dipole antenna is provided by means of three circuit boards disposed in three hinged picture frames forming a horizontal array in which the antenna pattern on the circuit boards is made electrically continuous through connections in the hinges of the picture frames.
Inventors
- 👤 Warren E Neilson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 11:13
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01Q; H01Q9/00; H01Q9/04; H01Q9/16; H01Q9/26; H01Q1/00; H01Q1/44
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A television antenna adapted to be positioned and used in an obscured manner in conjunction with a decorative picture frame and picture comprising: a thin rigid dielectric circuit board cut to the dimension of the backing board of a standard picture frame, a circuit pattern disposed on the said circuit board approximating a dipole antenna, terminal connections at the centerpoint of said dipole antenna to provide the output to a two lead antenna wire for the television set, and a collapsible antenna extension attached to each of said circuit elements on the circuit board on the upper end thereof whereby the backing board of the standard picture frame may be replaced with the television antenna to provide an antenna which is obscured while in use, but which provides a decorative addition in which the electrical length of the dipole antenna may be adjusted in poor reception conditions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
A television antenna adapted to be positioned and used in an obscured manner in conjunction with a decorative picture frame and picture comprising: a thin rigid dielectric circuit board cut to the dimension of the backing board of a standard picture frame, a circuit pattern disposed on the said circuit board approximating a dipole antenna, terminal connections at the centerpoint of said dipole antenna to provide the output to a two lead antenna wire for the television set, and a collapsible antenna extension attached to each of said circuit elements on the circuit board on the upper end thereof whereby the backing board of the standard picture frame may be replaced with the television antenna to provide an antenna which is obscured while in use, but which provides a decorative addition in which the electrical length of the dipole antenna may be adjusted in poor reception conditions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
172 words
A television antenna adapted to be positioned and used in an obscured manner in conjunction with a decorative picture frame and picture comprising; a thin rigid dielectric circuit board cut to the dimension of the backing board of a standard picture frame, a circuit pattern disposed on the circuit board approximating a dipole antenna, terminal connections at the centerpoint of the dipole antenna to provide the output to a two wire antenna lead, a two wire antenna lead electrically connected at one end to the terminal connections and the other end thereof providing the input for a television set, an easel backing member pivotally attached at one end to the circuit board, and easel adjusting means interconnected between the easel and the circuit board whereby the backing board of a standard picture frame may be replaced with the circuit board to provide an antenna which is obscured while in use and Which may be positioned for best reception by adjustment of the easel backing member and rotation of the entire picture frame.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
172 words
A television antenna adapted to be positioned and used in an obscured manner in conjunction with a decorative picture frame and picture comprising; a thin rigid dielectric circuit board cut to the dimension of the backing board of a standard picture frame, a circuit pattern disposed on the circuit board approximating a dipole antenna, terminal connections at the centerpoint of the dipole antenna to provide the output to a two wire antenna lead, a two wire antenna lead electrically connected at one end to the terminal connections and the other end thereof providing the input for a television set, an easel backing member pivotally attached at one end to the circuit board, and easel adjusting means interconnected between the easel and the circuit board whereby the backing board of a standard picture frame may be replaced with the circuit board to provide an antenna which is obscured while in use and Which may be positioned for best reception by adjustment of the easel backing member and rotation of the entire picture frame.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-06-21 | 1974-12-21 | 1975-06-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-21 | 1978-12-21 | 1979-06-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-21 | 1982-12-21 | 1983-06-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |