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Reflector with attenuating connecting plates

  • US 4,585,317 A
  • Filed: 11/02/1982
  • Issued: 04/29/1986
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/05/1981
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An antenna including a segmented reflector for receiving radio frequency electromagnetic energy within a defined field of view and for substantially rejecting energy outside the field of view comprising:

  • at least two curved reflective segments joined together so that said segments have a common focal point, said segments defining a concave surface;

    at least one radio frequency reflecting or attenuating connecting plate arranged between and connected to each of said segments, said plate directed toward said common focal point, said plate being disposed on said concave surface of said segments; and

    means for receiving radio frequency energy reflected from said surface and not reflected or attenuated by said connecting plate, said receiving means disposed substantially only at said common focal point.

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