Patent ID: 6639562
Filing Date: 2003-10-28
Classification: H01Q

Abstract:
A dual band stubby antenna for a wireless communications device having an antenna mounting opening formed therein, comprising:a RF conductive connector stud having first and second ends; said first end of said connector stud being adapted to be received by the antenna mounting opening for RF connection to the circuitry of the wireless communications device; a coil radiator element having first and second ends; said first end of said coil radiator element being in RF engagement with said second end of said connector stud; said coil radiator element comprising a plurality of first coils adjacent said first end thereof and a plurality of second coils adjacent said second end thereof; said second end of said coil radiator element terminating in a center wire which extends from said second end through the coils of said coil radiator element towards said first end thereof; a body member having first and second ends; said body member having a first opening extending into said first end thereof which receives said second end of said stud connector; said second end of said body member having a cylindrical opening extending thereto which receives said coil radiator element; and an insulating sheath enclosing at least a portion of said body member, wherein said coil radiator element is mounted on a cylindrical coilform having an axial boreformed therein, said center wire being received in said axial bore.