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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 29, 1997
Filed:
Nov. 12, 1993
Applicant:
Inventors:
Christopher Howson, Strasbourg, FR;
Masahiro Fujimoto, Kawasaki, JP;
Patrice Fremanteau, Strasbourg, FR;
David Harrison, Strasbourg, FR;
Assignee:
Thomson Consumer Electronics, S.A., Courbevoie, FR;
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H01Q / ; H01Q / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
343753 ; 343895 ; 343840 ; 3439 / ;
Abstract
An antenna system for receiving radiowaves includes a Lundeburg-type lens which reflects radiowaves to a focal point of the lens. A helical primary feed is located in the proximity of the focal point. Electronic circuitry for processing the radiowaves in a desired manner and the primary feed are supported in a hollow support structure in the proximity of the focal point.