Sierra Wireless, Inc.

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Andrey Gleener

Ron Vanderhelm

A device for providing wireless communication is disclosed. The device includes an antenna mounted on a personal computer card. The antenna has a pivotal connection for pivoting the antenna and a rotatable connection for rotating the antenna in a direction which differs from the direction of rotation. The antenna is rotatable about two axes and is retractable. In the extended position, the antenna is electrically connected with the personal computer card and can receive and transmit signals. The antenna also has a base which is detachably mounted to the personal computer card so that the antenna can be removed from said personal computer card and replaced.

Retractable antenna for personal computer card

A device for providing wireless communication is disclosed. The device includes a retractable antenna connected to modem and PC card. The retractable antenna has a locking mechanism for providing a snap lock to maintain the antenna in the extended position during ordinary use and allowing retraction of the antenna by force when not in use. The retractable antenna has an antenna sleeve which receives the antenna and locks the antenna in the extended position. The antenna also has a pivotal connection for pivoting the antenna and a rotatable connection for rotating the antenna in a direction which differs from the direction of rotation. The antenna is rotatable about two axes and is retractable. In the extended position, the antenna is electrically connected with the PC card and can receive and transmit signals.

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Coquitlam, Canada

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