Patent ID: 6137452
Filing Date: 2000-10-24
Classification: H01Q,Y10T

Abstract:
The method of manufacturing an antenna for a wireless communications device, comprising the steps of:providing a cylindrical-shaped coilform having first and second ends, an outer cylindrical surface, and a groove formed in said outer cylindrical surface;said coilform being formed from a first material which resists metal plating;placing said coilform into an injection mold cavity;injecting plastic into said cavity to fill the groove in said coilform and to create a connector at said one end of said coilform;said plastic, which is injected into said cavity, being comprised of a plastic material that will permit metal to adhere thereto;removing the coilform from said cavity;and plating said plastic material with a conductive metal material to create a first radiating element on said coilform and to create a conductive connector at said first end of said coilform which is electrically connected to said first radiating element.