US5534878A
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Radio with retractable antenna
Assignee: Nokia Inc
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Filing: 1993-03-25
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Granted: 1996-07-09
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Expires: 2013-03-25
Abstract
Abstract A portable radio, eg a radio telephone, includes a slim, flexible antenna (2) retractable within a compartment (1a) of the radio housing (1). A flexible insulating sleeve (9) is provided in the compartment (1a) around the antenna (2) such that the antenna is able to slide relatively freely therein when the antenna is moved between the extended and retracted position. The sleeve (9) prevents the flexible antenna (2) from rattling against the internal parts of the housing (1) and helps to provide a more positive feel when the antenna is extended or retracted.
Inventors
- 👤 Terence Johnson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 19:31
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04B; H04B1/00; H04B1/38; H04B1/3827; H01; H01Q; H01Q1/00; H01Q1/12; H01Q1/22; H01Q1/24; H01Q1/241; H01Q1/242; H01Q1/243; H01Q1/244
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
A radio comprising: a housing for the radio, an antenna carried by the housing, the antenna being retractable between an extended position and a retracted position, and a flexible insulating sleeve provided inside the housing, wherein a portion of the antenna slides relative to and within the sleeve when the antenna is moved between the extended and retracted positions, the antenna being contactable with the flexible insulating sleeve along substantially the entire length of the sleeve.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
76 words
A radio comprising: a housing for the radio, an antenna carried by the housing, the antenna being retractable between an extended position and a retracted position, and a flexible insulating sleeve provided inside the housing, wherein a portion of the antenna slides relative to and within the sleeve when the antenna is moved between the extended and retracted positions, the antenna being contactable with the flexible insulating sleeve along substantially the entire length of the sleeve.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
A radio as claimed in claim 1, wherein the antenna comprises an elongate radiating element.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
A radio as claimed in claim 2, wherein the elongate radiating element has a coiled configuration.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
A radio as claimed in claim 1, wherein the length of the sleeve is such as to surround substantially the whole portion of the antenna present inside the housing when the antenna is in the retracted position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
A radio as claimed in claim 1, wherein the sleeve is fastened within the housing.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
A radio as claimed in claim 1, wherein the sleeve is substantially straight along its length.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
A radio as claimed in claim 1, wherein the sleeve is longitudinally curved along its length.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
A radio as claimed in claim 1, wherein the sleeve is made of a plastic material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
A radio as claimed in claim 1, in the form of a portable radio telephone.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1999-07-09 | 2000-01-08 | 2000-07-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-07-09 | 2004-01-08 | 2004-07-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-07-09 | 2008-01-08 | 2008-07-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |