Plastic or die-cast antennas for a wireless communications device
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1. An antenna for use with a wireless communications device, comprising:
- a helical radiator having first and second ends, comprised of a plurality of helices having outer and inner surfaces, said inner surfaces of said helices defining a central opening;
a connector at said first end of said radiator and being electrically connected thereto;
an elongated radiator extending from said connector through said helical radiator;
said connector being electrically conductive to enable said elongated radiator and said helical radiator to be electrically connected to the wireless communications device;
said elongated radiator, said helical radiator and said connector being of one-piece, unitary construction.
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Abstract
An antenna is described for use with a wireless communications device wherein the antenna comprises a helical radiator having a connector at one end thereof with the helical radiator and connector being of one-piece, unitary construction. In one embodiment, the radiator and connector are formed through a plastic injection molding procedure while in another embodiment, the radiator and connector are formed by use of a metal die-casting procedure. Modified forms of the antenna are also disclosed.
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1. An antenna for use with a wireless communications device, comprising:
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a helical radiator having first and second ends, comprised of a plurality of helices having outer and inner surfaces, said inner surfaces of said helices defining a central opening;
a connector at said first end of said radiator and being electrically connected thereto;
an elongated radiator extending from said connector through said helical radiator;
said connector being electrically conductive to enable said elongated radiator and said helical radiator to be electrically connected to the wireless communications device;
said elongated radiator, said helical radiator and said connector being of one-piece, unitary construction. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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