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EP 0667649 B1 19980930 - Antenna

Title (en)

Antenna

Title (de)

Antenne

Title (fr)

Antenne

Publication

EP 0667649 B1 19980930 (EN)

Application

EP 95300819 A 19950209

Priority

EP 95300819 A 19950209
EP 95300211 A 19950113
GB 9402550 A 19940210

Abstract (en)

[origin: EP0667649A1] A layered antenna having a linear array of radiating elements 11 is disclosed. Each radiating element comprises an aperture with one or more probes 16,18 which extend into the area defined by the aperture. The elements are shaped about an axis parallel with a longitudinal axis of the linear array to provide beam control. A method of manufacture is also disclosed. <IMAGE>

IPC 1-7

H01Q 21/00

IPC 8 full level

H01Q 9/06 (2006.01); H01Q 21/00 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

H01Q 9/065 (2013.01); H01Q 21/0075 (2013.01)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

DE FR SE

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0667649 A1 19950816; EP 0667649 B1 19980930

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 95300819 A 19950209