Patent ID: 6037903
Filing Date: 2000-03-14
Classification: H01Q

Abstract:
An antenna for reception and radiation of electromagnetic signals, comprising:a first ground plane that forms at least one slot and transversely terminates in a first perimeter which defines a first resilient flange;a feed circuit having a first side and a second side and terminating in at least one stub, said first side spaced from said first ground plane by a first space and said stub positioned to receive and radiate said electromagnetic signals through said slot;a second ground plane that transversely terminates in a second perimeter which defines a second resilient flange, said second ground plane spaced from said second side by a second space with said first and second resilient flanges engaged in an overlapped and resiliently interlocked relationship;resilience of said first and second resilient flanges facilitating their insertion into said relationship and enhancing electromagnetic continuity of said first and second ground planes.