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US 2019/0103673 A1Published application
Folded, three dimensional (3d) antennas and related devices
AssigneeSensus Spectrum, LLC
InventorRonald D. Boesch
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Abstract
A folded antenna is provided including an antenna having a fold therein. The fold in the antenna divides the antenna into first and second radiating portions. The first radiating portion of the folded antenna is planar and the second radiating portion has a window therein. The first and second radiating portions of the folded antenna are coupled at the fold in the antenna having a predetermined angle therebetween. Related antenna systems and meters are also provided.
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A folded antenna comprising:
- an antenna having a fold therein,
- wherein the fold in the antenna divides the antenna into first and second radiating portions, the first radiating portion of the folded antenna being planar and the second radiating portion having a window therein;
- and
- wherein the first and second radiating portions of the folded antenna are coupled at the fold in the antenna having an predetermined angle therebetween.
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An antenna system comprising:
- a folded antenna having a fold therein, wherein the fold in the antenna divides the antenna into first and second radiating portions, the first radiating portion of the folded antenna being planar and the second radiating portion having a window therein and wherein the first and second radiating portions of the folded antenna are coupled at the fold in the antenna having an predetermined angle therebetween;
- a housing configured to receive the folded antenna therein;
- and
- a printed circuit board (PCB) coupled to the folded antenna and configured to cover the folded antenna when the folded antenna is positioned in the housing.
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A smart meter comprising a folded antenna system, the folded antenna system comprising:
- a folded antenna having a fold therein, wherein the fold in the antenna divides the antenna into first and second radiating portions, the first radiating portion of the folded antenna being planar and the second radiating portion having a window therein and wherein the first and second radiating portions of the folded antenna are coupled at the fold in the antenna having an predetermined angle therebetween;
- a housing configured to receive the folded antenna therein;
- and
- a printed circuit board (PCB) coupled to the folded antenna and configured to cover the folded antenna when the folded antenna is positioned in the housing.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.