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Reflector with frequency selective ring of absorptive material for aperture control
Assignee: Thales SA
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Filing: 1976-03-09
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Granted: 1978-06-20
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Expires: 1996-03-09
Abstract
Abstract An antenna is made operative for two frequency bands, ΔF B and ΔF H , the latter higher than the former, by means of a frequency selective absorber, covering, in its edge region, a reflector of the antenna in order to reduce the diameter of the reflecting surface of the reflector and therefore the gain of the antenna for frequency band ΔF H .
Inventors
- 👤 Nhu Bui Hai
- 👤 Philippe Magne
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-01 08:24
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01Q; H01Q17/00; H01Q17/001; H01Q19/00; H01Q19/10; H01Q19/18; H01Q19/19
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
An antenna for working in two frequency bands, ΔF B and ΔF H (with ΔF H higher than ΔF B ) and comprising n (n : positive integer) radiating elements having respective active surfaces, an active surface of at least one of said elements being in part covered by a strip of frequency selective absorber having two faces and two edges, one of said two edges following the periphery of the active surface which said strip partially covers and one of said two faces being totally in contact with the active surface which said strip partially covers, said frequency selective absorber imparting an important attenuation in the band ΔF H and an attenuation which is substantially zero in the band ΔF B .
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
An antenna for working in two frequency bands, ΔF B and ΔF H (with ΔF H higher than ΔF B ) and comprising n (n : positive integer) radiating elements having respective active surfaces, an active surface of at least one of said elements being in part covered by a strip of frequency selective absorber having two faces and two edges, one of said two edges following the periphery of the active surface which said strip partially covers and one of said two faces being totally in contact with the active surface which said strip partially covers, said frequency selective absorber imparting an important attenuation in the band ΔF H and an attenuation which is substantially zero in the band ΔF B .
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
An antenna of the Cassegrain type having an auxiliary reflector as claimed in claim 1, wherein said active surface which is covered by said absorber is that of its auxiliary reflector.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-06-19 | 1981-12-19 | 1982-06-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-06-19 | 1985-12-19 | 1986-06-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-06-19 | 1989-12-19 | 1990-06-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |