Patent ID: 6095820
Filing Date: 2000-08-01
Classification: H01Q,H04B

Abstract:
An antenna assembly for transmitting a radio signal from a communication device for use by a user, said antenna assembly comprising:an antenna structure, including a driven element and at least one parasitic element, and further including a support structure for supporting the driven element and the at least one parasitic element and for maintaining a gap distance between the driven element and the at least one parasitic element effective to direct at least a portion of the radio signal in a direction away from the user;a radiation-shielding structure for blocking at least a portion of the radio signal directed toward the user of the communication device, said radiation-shielding structure including a radiation-shielding material and a conductive element, said conductive element disposed during use between the radiation-shielding material and the user; anda pivot structure for pivotally securing the support structure relative to the radiation shielding structure, the radiation shielding structure being disposed during use between the antenna structure and the user.