Patent ID: 6563466
Filing Date: 2003-05-13
Classification: H01Q

Abstract:
A multi-frequency band antenna, comprising:a first conductive branch that radiates in a first frequency band, comprising opposite first and second end portions and opposite first and second edge portions extending between the first and second end portions; and a if a second conductive branch that radiates in a second frequency band different from the first frequency band, comprising opposite third and fourth end portions and opposite third and fourth edge portions extending between the third and fourth end portions, wherein the first and second conductive branches are connected together at the first and third end portions, wherein a first conductive element having a free end extends from the third edge portion adjacent the fourth end portion such that the free end is in adjacent, spaced-apart relationship with the second edge portion of the first conductive branch and facilitates electrical coupling between the first and second conductive branches so as to enhance at least one of the first and second frequency bands, wherein a second conductive element extends from the first edge portion of the first conductive branch adjacent the first end portion, and wherein the second conductive element comprises a wireless communications signal feed terminal and a ground feed terminal.