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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 13, 2010
Filed:
Dec. 21, 2007
Ralf Lindackers, Royal Oak, MI (US);
Hasan Yasin, Holly, MI (US);
Andreas D. Fuchs, Lake Orion, MI (US);
Ayman Duzdar, Holly, MI (US);
Ralf Lindackers, Royal Oak, MI (US);
Hasan Yasin, Holly, MI (US);
Andreas D. Fuchs, Lake Orion, MI (US);
Ayman Duzdar, Holly, MI (US);
Laird Technologies, Inc., Chesterfield, MO (US);
Abstract
The specification discloses various embodiments of modular antenna assemblies for automotive vehicles. In one exemplary embodiment, an antenna generally includes a base assembly that may be used on a variety of vehicle platforms. The antenna may also include a radome assembly that is specific to a particular vehicle platform. The radome assembly may snap-fit onto the base assembly, and be installed during or after vehicle assembly. A wide variety of radome assemblies of different shapes, styles, and colors may be used in conjunction with a single base assembly.