Patent ID: 8191230
Filing Date: 2012-06-05
Classification: G06K,H01Q,H05K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of forming a radio frequency (RF) antenna containing element, the method comprising: providing a reinforced metal foil laminate comprising a metal foil layer bonded to a reinforcement layer by a pattern of adhesive corresponding to an antenna pattern, and a carrier layer bonded to the metal foil laminate; cutting the antenna pattern through the metal foil laminate to the carrier layer; and removing an undesired matrix portion of the reinforced metal foil laminate to provide a metal foil laminate antenna disposed on the carrier layer; wherein the cutting of the antenna pattern through the metal foil laminate to the carrier layer comprises performing a partial die cut with a die cutter; and wherein the cutting includes a partial die cut comprises performing a cross-cut with a die having a generally X-shaped gap portion that separates a gap area into four distinct quadrants, wherein the removing an undesired matrix portion of the reinforced metal foil laminate comprises removing two of the four distinct quadrants to provide opposing generally pointed antenna contact end tips.