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Printed circuit board wireless access point antenna

  • US 7,432,858 B2
  • Filed: 03/17/2005
  • Issued: 10/07/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/17/2004
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An antenna configured for assembly in an operational configuration for indoor use in a building or other structure having a ceiling, the antenna comprising:

  • a ground plate configured to be positioned above an opening in the ceiling;

    a substantially planar antenna board carrying a substantially planar radiating antenna element, the antenna board configured for connection to the ground plate with the antenna board positioned substantially perpendicular to the ground plate extending through the opening in the ceiling with the antenna element at least partially suspended below the ceiling; and

    the antenna configured for duplex communications within a coverage pattern below the ceiling extending through approximately 360°

    azimuth and 180°

    elevation when the antenna is assembled in the operational configuration.

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