Magnetic antenna
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1. A magnetic antenna, comprising:
- means including an active element having two loops disposed adjacent each other in a generally coplanar relationship for generating a strong field that has a limited propagation distance near the antenna, said loops being connected together in a parallel connection;
means connected to the parallel connection of said loops for applying signals to said parallel connection to thereby cause currents to flow in opposite directions in said loops; and
means including a shield structure having a pair of generally planar shields disposed on opposite sides of said active element in a generally parallel relationship therewith for preventing the passage of the electric field of an electromagnetic radiation therethrough while permitting the passage of magnetic field radiation.
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Abstract
A magnetic antenna particularly usable for deactivating electronic article surveillance tags that are attached to articles of merchandise to prevent unauthorized removal from a protected area. The antenna comprises a driven element in the form of a transmitting loop, preferably a pair of loops driven in opposite phase, and shield grids disposed on opposite sides of the driven elements. The shield grids serve to prevent electric field radiation from the driven element from propagating past the shield, but permit the passage of magnetic field radiation therethrough. The antenna may also be used at a protected exit to detect the presence of a tag.
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1. A magnetic antenna, comprising:
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means including an active element having two loops disposed adjacent each other in a generally coplanar relationship for generating a strong field that has a limited propagation distance near the antenna, said loops being connected together in a parallel connection; means connected to the parallel connection of said loops for applying signals to said parallel connection to thereby cause currents to flow in opposite directions in said loops; and means including a shield structure having a pair of generally planar shields disposed on opposite sides of said active element in a generally parallel relationship therewith for preventing the passage of the electric field of an electromagnetic radiation therethrough while permitting the passage of magnetic field radiation. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A magnetic antenna, comprising:
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means including an active element having two single loops disposed adjacent each other in a generally coplanar relationship for generating a strong field that has a limited propagation distance near the antenna, said loops being connected together in a parallel connection; means connected to the parallel connection of said loops for applying signals to said parallel connection to thereby cause currents to flow in opposite directions in said loops; and means including a shield structure having a pair of generally planar shields disposed on opposite sides of said active element in a generally parallel relationship therewith for preventing the passage of the electric field of an electromagnetic radiation therethrough while permitting the passage of magnetic field radiation.
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9. A magnetic antenna, comprising:
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means including an active element having two loops disposed adjacent each other in a generally coplanar relationship for generating a strong field that has a limited propagation distance near the antenna, said loops being connected together in a parallel connection at a point generally centrally located on the antenna; means connected to the parallel connection of said loops for applying signals to said parallel connection to thereby cause currents to flow in opposite directions in said loops; and means including a shield structure having a pair of generally planar shields disposed on opposite sides of said active element in a generally parallel relationship therewith for preventing the passage of the electric field of an electromagnetic radiation therethrough while permitting the passage of magnetic field radiation. - View Dependent Claims (10)
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