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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 23, 2002
Filed:
Nov. 11, 1999
Alan E. Clapp, Milwaukee, WI (US);
Eric R. Slotty, Waukesha, WI (US);
Michael P. Cornelson, Glendale, WI (US);
Scott W. Hoelscher, Milwaukee, WI (US);
John P. Tennessen, Richfield, WI (US);
GE Medical Systems Information Technologies, Inc., Waukesha, WI (US);
Abstract
An antenna is integrated into the handle of a portable patient monitor or other portable medical diagnostic instrument to enable wireless communication with a central station. The handle is made of a rugged plastic material, e.g., polycarbonate, which protects the antennae against damage. In addition, the plastic material used in the handle does not negatively impact RF transmissions to and from the antenna. The antenna is supported in a pair of slots formed in respective ribs of a molded piece forming a part of the handle.