Patent ID: 6052889
Filing Date: 2000-04-25
Classification: H01Q,Y10T

Abstract:
A method for preparing a radio frequency antenna, comprising the steps of:preparing a plurality of broadband radio frequency radiating elements, the step of preparing a plurality of broadband radio frequency radiating elements including the steps ofmolding each broadband radio frequency radiating element from a first polymeric material,metallizing a portion of each broadband radio frequency radiating element so that there is no metallization on an attachment region of each broadband radio frequency radiating element, andinstalling a transmission line to each broadband radio frequency radiating element;preparing a support structure comprisinga support base, anda plurality of electrical conductors thereon, each electrical conductor extending to one of a plurality of attachment locations; andaffixing the attachment region of one of the broadband radio frequency radiating elements to each of the plurality of attachment locations of the support structure, with the transmission line of each broadband radio frequency radiating element in electrical communication with the electrical conductor extending to the respective attachment location.