Patent ID: 8514136

Claim:
An antenna comprising: a dielectric layer, wherein the dielectric layer has a first curved surface and a second curved surface opposite the first curved surface; a conductive body having a curved outer surface and a curved inner surface, wherein the first curved surface of the dielectric layer is positioned over the curved outer surface of the conductive body, wherein the curved inner surface of the conductive body is configured to be integrated with or directly coupled to a portion of a structure; a high frequency (HF) antenna layer positioned over the second surface of the dielectric layer, wherein the HF antenna layer is curved to conform to the second curved surface of the dielectric layer; a protective layer positioned over the HF antenna layer; and a pair of contacts configured to receive an electrical connection for the HF antenna layer, wherein, during use to radiate energy, the conductive body interacts with the HF antenna layer to radiate the energy.