Patent ID: 7605763
Filing Date: 2009-10-20
Classification: H01Q

Abstract:
1. A combination antenna comprising: a common antenna structure; and a common ground structure including a single conductive metal strip and common mounting structure; wherein the common antenna structure mounted in a portable information handling system (IHS), the common antenna structure being of a size suitable for mounting in a position adjacent a peripheral edge of an LCD portion of the IHS and a latch portion of the IHS, the common antenna structure including: wherein the common mounting structure includes a mounting tab at each end of the conductive metal strip, said conductive metal strip supporting the first and second radiation elements, wherein the mounting tab further contacts to one end of the first radiation element or one end of the second radiation element respectively; wherein said first and second radiation elements are capable of operating simultaneously with each other; and wherein the common ground structure further includes a flexible conductive foil, wherein the flexible conductive foil attaches to the conductive metal strip and extends downward away from the conductive metal strip.