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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 19, 2014
Filed:
Jul. 13, 2009
Francesca Sciré-scappuzzo, Lexington, MA (US);
Sergey N. Makarov, Holden, MA (US);
Francesca Sciré-Scappuzzo, Lexington, MA (US);
Sergey N. Makarov, Holden, MA (US);
Physical Sciences, Inc., Andover, MA (US);
Abstract
A wide-bandwidth antenna (e.g., a rib-dipole antenna) includes a first pole formed by a first conductive member and/or a second pole formed by a second conductive member. The antenna also includes an antenna feed between the first conductive member and the second conductive member. The antenna also includes at least one electrically conductive element including a surface. A portion of the surface is electrically connected to, and extends from, the first conductive member or the second conductive member. The at least one electrically conductive element is capable of conducting a current that generates a magnetic field. The magnetic field lowers a total reactance of the antenna, thereby resulting in enhanced performance of the antenna and more efficient use of volume.