Patent ID: 9263792
Filing Date: 2016-02-16
CPC Classification: H01Q,Y10T

Claim Text:
1. A directive, instantaneous wide bandwidth antenna, comprising: a ground plane having a recess with a tapered region accessible by an electromagnetic field via a radiating aperture at a forward end of the recess; an elongate dielectric feed disposed in the recess, the dielectric feed having a tapered portion proximate the tapered region to guide the electromagnetic field into the recess through the radiating aperture and influence pattern directivity; and a conductive plating disposed at least partially about the dielectric feed in a wedge configuration to influence pattern beam width, and having a taper to facilitate propagation of the electromagnetic field over a range of frequencies, wherein the conductive plating is disposed toward a rearward end of the recess relative to the radiating aperture.