US3821742A
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Dual polarized antenna with triangular wire reflector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-01-05
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Granted: 1974-06-28
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Expires: 1993-01-05
Abstract
Abstract A citizens band antenna has two or more units made up of horizontal, vertical and twin duty elements supported by a mast and a boom, at the rear of which is a triangular reflector connected at the rear of the antenna to the nearest array.
Inventors
- 👤 F Pollard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 13:07
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01Q; H01Q1/00; H01Q1/12; H01Q1/1207; H01Q1/1228; H01Q19/00; H01Q19/28; H01Q19/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
68 words
A citizens band antenna comprising supporting means, a vertical array having a driven element, a reflector and at least one director mounted on said supporting means, a horizontal array having a like number of elements extending from the points of connection of the vertical array at said supporting means, and a supplemental triangular wire reflector connected to said array vertical reflector to support same and augment reflector efficiency.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
68 words
A citizens band antenna comprising supporting means, a vertical array having a driven element, a reflector and at least one director mounted on said supporting means, a horizontal array having a like number of elements extending from the points of connection of the vertical array at said supporting means, and a supplemental triangular wire reflector connected to said array vertical reflector to support same and augment reflector efficiency.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A citizens band antenna as of claim 1, said horizontal array holding at least one twin duty element slanting diagonally outward and downward from opposite points of a said driven element.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A citizens band antenna as of claim 2, said slanting element slanting at an obtuse angle from an adjoining point of said driven element.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A citizens band as of claim 1, said supplemental reflector being formed of a single length of wire.
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) | 1977-06-27 | 1977-12-27 | 1978-06-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-27 | 1981-12-27 | 1982-06-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-27 | 1985-12-27 | 1986-06-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |