Patent ID: 8674897
Filing Date: 2014-03-18
Classification: H01Q

Abstract:
1. An antenna assembly operable within at least a first bandwidth ranging from about 470 megahertz to about 698 megahertz, the antenna assembly comprising: an antenna support; at least one bow tie antenna coupled to the antenna support, the at least one bow tie antenna comprising a pair of antenna elements, each said antenna element including spaced apart end portions such that the antenna element has an open shape which is closed by dielectric material disposed between the spaced apart end portions and extending across a gap separating the spaced apart end portions, whereby the dielectric material and pair of antenna elements cooperatively define a closed bow tie shape for the bow tie antenna; and at least one reflector coupled to the antenna support and disposed relative to the at least one bow tie antenna for reflecting electromagnetic waves generally towards the at least one bow tie antenna.