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Slit loaded tapered slot patch antenna

  • US 20070194999A1
  • Filed: 02/21/2006
  • Published: 08/23/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/21/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A patch antenna for a wireless communications device, comprising:

  • a conductive ground plane member;

    a first aperture provided in said conductive ground plane member including a first tapered portion and a second tapered portion, each of said first and second tapered portions respectively having opposing tapered edges that converge along a direction toward a central axis of said first aperture and a transverse edge connecting said opposing tapered edges at a point distal from said central axis, to define a bow-tie shape; and

    at least a second elongated aperture formed in said conductive ground plane, an elongated edge of said second elongated aperture positioned adjacent to said transverse edge and separated from said transverse edge by a gap defined by a portion of said conductive ground plane.

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