Patent ID: 6268831
Filing Date: 2001-07-31
Classification: H01Q

Abstract:
An inverted-F antenna that resonates within first and second frequency bands, comprising:a first planar conductive element having opposite first and second sides, and having an elongated configuration that extends along a first direction;a second planar conductive element electrically connected to the first conductive element, wherein the second planar conductive element is maintained in adjacent, co-planar, spaced-apart relationship with the first planar conductive element;a third planar conductive element electrically connected to the first planar conductive element, wherein the third planar conductive element is maintained in adjacent, co-planar, spaced-apart relationship with the first and second planar conductive elements, wherein the first, second, and third planar conductive elements have respective rectangular configurations with respective first, second, and third widths, and wherein the second and third widths are greater than the first width;a signal feed electrically connected to the first conductive element and extending outwardly from the first conductive element first side; anda ground contact electrically connected to the first conductive element adjacent the signal feed and extending outwardly from the first conductive element first side.