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Curved microstrip antennas
Assignee: University Patents Inc
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Filing: 1986-09-12
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Granted: 1989-04-18
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Expires: 2006-09-12
Abstract
Abstract A thin planar curved microstrip antenna is described which exhibits substantially constant input impedance characteristics over a wide frequency band. The impedance characteristic is achieved by shaping the ground surface such that the ratio of the width of the radiating element to its distance from the ground surface stays constant for a given curvature.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul E. Mayes
- 👤 David R. Tanner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 09:45
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01Q; H01Q9/00; H01Q9/04; H01Q9/16; H01Q9/26; H01Q9/27
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
A low profile antenna adapted to send and/or receive circuitry polarized waves and constructed so as to exhibit a substantially constant input impedance over a predetermined frequency range, the combination comprising: a ground surface, at least a section of which is conically shaped; a single strip conductive means positioned over said ground surface, a portion of said conductive means exhibiting a gradually increasing width from a feed point, said portion juxtaposed over said conically shaped section of said ground surface; and signal feed means connected to said feed point.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
A low profile antenna adapted to send and/or receive circuitry polarized waves and constructed so as to exhibit a substantially constant input impedance over a predetermined frequency range, the combination comprising: a ground surface, at least a section of which is conically shaped; a single strip conductive means positioned over said ground surface, a portion of said conductive means exhibiting a gradually increasing width from a feed point, said portion juxtaposed over said conically shaped section of said ground surface; and signal feed means connected to said feed point.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
63 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said gradually increasing width portion of said strip conductive means is designated W at any point along its length and said conically shaped section of said ground surface slopes away from said strip conductive means, being closest thereto at said feed point, a vertical distance between said ground surface and said strip conductive means being designated H.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
The invention of claim 2 further including means to fixedly support said strip conductive means over said ground surface whereby the ratio of said distance H to said width W remains substantially constant over said conically shaped portion of said ground surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
The invention of claim 3 wherein said feed means is a coaxial cable, the center conductor thereof being connected to said feed point of said strip conductive means and the outer shield of said coaxial cable being connected to said ground surface means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The invention as defined in claim 4 wherein said strip conductive means is spiral shaped.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The invention as defined in claim 5 wherein said strip conductive means spiral overlaps itself.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The invention as defined in claim 3 wherein said strip conductive means has point-like terminations at either extremity, each having a coaxial feed connected thereto.
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