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US 10,756,419Laser Induced Graphene/Graphite Antenna
Donald W. Benza
US
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FIG. 1 illustrates a schematic view of an exemplary ground-penetrating radar system in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure; [0010]
FIG. 2 illustrates a top view of one embodiment of an antenna suitable for use in a ground- penetrating radar system in accordance with aspects of the present …
FIG. 3 illustrates a side view of the antenna shown in
FIG. 4 is a flow chart illustrating one embodiment of a method for forming an antenna in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure; [0013]
FIG. 5 illustrates a cross-sectional view of one embodiment of a substrate for use in forming an antenna in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure; …
FIG. 6 illustrates a side view of one embodiment of a laser forming a graphene or graphite layer of an antenna on a substrate of the antenna in accordance with …
FIG. 7 is an exemplary graph illustrating a change in a speed of a laser relative to a substrate of an antenna based on a longitudinal position along the …
FIG. 8 is an exemplary graph illustrating a change in an intensity of a laser based on a longitudinal position along an antenna during formation of the antenna …
FIG. 9 is an exemplary graph illustrating a change in a distance between a laser and a substrate of an antenna based on a longitudinal position along the …
FIG. 10 illustrates a cross-sectional view of one embodiment of an antenna, illustrating the antenna being laminated with a polymeric material in accordance …
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
An antenna extending along a longitudinal direction between a first longitudinal end and a second longitudinal end, along a transverse direction between a first transverse end and a second transverse end, and along a vertical direction from a top end to a bottom end, the antenna comprising: a substrate; and [[a]] an electrically conductive graphene or graphite layer positioned on at least a portion of the substrate, the electrically conductive graphene or graphite layer including a first zone having a first thickness along the vertical direction and a second zone having a second thickness along the vertical direction, the second thickness being less than the first thickness such that the second zone has a greater electrical resistance than the first zone. Currently amended
The antenna of claim 1, wherein the substrate includes a common feed portion positioned at a central location along the longitudinal direction between the first and second longitudinal ends, the first zone being positioned closer to common feed portion than the second zone. Original
The antenna of claim 1, wherein the electrically conductive graphene or graphite layer comprises a third zone having a third thickness along the vertical direction and a fourth zone having a fourth thickness along the vertical direction, the third thickness being substantially the same as than the first thickness such that the third zone has substantially the same electrical resistance as the first zone, the fourth thickness being substantially the same as than the second thickness such that the fourth zone has substantially the same electrical resistance as the second zone. Currently amended
The antenna of claim 1, wherein the first zone comprises a first width in the transverse direction and the second zone comprises a second width in the transverse direction, the second width being greater than the first width. Original
The antenna of claim 1, wherein the substrate comprises first and second flared portions spaced apart from each other along the longitudinal direction and a common feed portion positioned between the first and second flared portions along the longitudinal direction, the first and second zones being positioned on at least a portion of one of the first or second flared portions. Original
The antenna of claim 1, wherein the substrate and the electricall y conductive graphene or graphite layer are encased with a polymeric material. Currently amended
The antenna of claim 1, wherein the electrically conductive graphene or graphite layer is a laser-induced graphene or graphite layer. Currently amended
The antenna of claim 1, wherein the substrate is at least partially formed from a polyimide. Original
The antenna of claim 1, wherein the antenna is configured for use in a ground-penetrating radar system. Original
A method for forming an antenna extending along a longitudinal direction between a first longitudinal end and a second longitudinal end and along a vertical direction between a first vertical end and a second vertical end, the method comprising: forming a substrate at least partially from a polyimide; moving a laser along at least a portion of the substrate to form a graphene or graphite layer on the substrate, a parameter of the laser being indicative of a thickness of the graphene or graphite layer along the vertical direction; and changing the parameter of the laser as the laser moves relative to the substrate such that the graphene or graphite layer includes a first zone having a first thickness along the vertical direction and a second zone having a second thickness along the vertical direction, the second thickness being less than the first thickness such that the second zone has a greater electrical resistance than the first zone. Withdrawn
The method of claim 12, wherein changing the parameter of the laser comprises at least one of changing a speed at which the laser moves relative to the substrate, changing an intensity of the laser, or changing a distance between the laser and the substrate. Withdrawn
The method of claim 12, wherein changing the parameter comprises increasing the speed at which the laser moves relative to the substrate as the laser moves along the longitudinal direction from the first zone to the second zone. Withdrawn
The method of claim 12, wherein changing the parameter comprises decreasing the intensity of the laser as the laser moves along the longitudinal direction from the first zone to the second zone. Withdrawn
The method of claim 12, wherein changing the parameter comprises increasing a distance between the laser and the substrate as the laser moves relative to the substrate as the laser moves along the longitudinal direction from the first zone to the second zone. Withdrawn
The method of claim 12, wherein moving the laser along at least the portion of the substrate comprises moving a blue laser along at least the portion of the substrate. Withdrawn
The method of claim 12, further comprising: encasing the substrate and the graphene or graphite layer with a polymeric material. Withdrawn
The method of claim 12, wherein forming the substrate comprises forming the substrate such that the substrate defines a bow-tie shape. Withdrawn
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
graphene/graphite antenna
Materials described outside the worked examples.
graphene layer
graphite layer
polymeric material
Additional fabrication and treatment steps described in the patent.
Measurements and analyses referenced in the patent, with their drawing references.
FIG. 7 is an exemplary graph illustrating a change in a speed of a laser relative to a substrate of an antenna based on a longitudinal position along the …
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US 10,756,419Patent drawings and their descriptions. Click a drawing to enlarge it.
FIG. 1 illustrates a schematic view of an exemplary ground-penetrating radar system in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure; [0010]
FIG. 2 illustrates a top view of one embodiment of an antenna suitable for use in a ground- penetrating radar system in accordance with aspects of the present …
FIG. 3 illustrates a side view of the antenna shown in
FIG. 4 is a flow chart illustrating one embodiment of a method for forming an antenna in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure; [0013]
FIG. 5 illustrates a cross-sectional view of one embodiment of a substrate for use in forming an antenna in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure; …
FIG. 6 illustrates a side view of one embodiment of a laser forming a graphene or graphite layer of an antenna on a substrate of the antenna in accordance with …
FIG. 7 is an exemplary graph illustrating a change in a speed of a laser relative to a substrate of an antenna based on a longitudinal position along the …
FIG. 8 is an exemplary graph illustrating a change in an intensity of a laser based on a longitudinal position along an antenna during formation of the antenna …
FIG. 9 is an exemplary graph illustrating a change in a distance between a laser and a substrate of an antenna based on a longitudinal position along the …
FIG. 10 illustrates a cross-sectional view of one embodiment of an antenna, illustrating the antenna being laminated with a polymeric material in accordance …
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
An antenna extending along a longitudinal direction between a first longitudinal end and a second longitudinal end, along a transverse direction between a first transverse end and a second transverse end, and along a vertical direction from a top end to a bottom end, the antenna comprising: a substrate; and [[a]] an electrically conductive graphene or graphite layer positioned on at least a portion of the substrate, the electrically conductive graphene or graphite layer including a first zone having a first thickness along the vertical direction and a second zone having a second thickness along the vertical direction, the second thickness being less than the first thickness such that the second zone has a greater electrical resistance than the first zone. Currently amended
The antenna of claim 1, wherein the substrate includes a common feed portion positioned at a central location along the longitudinal direction between the first and second longitudinal ends, the first zone being positioned closer to common feed portion than the second zone. Original
The antenna of claim 1, wherein the electrically conductive graphene or graphite layer comprises a third zone having a third thickness along the vertical direction and a fourth zone having a fourth thickness along the vertical direction, the third thickness being substantially the same as than the first thickness such that the third zone has substantially the same electrical resistance as the first zone, the fourth thickness being substantially the same as than the second thickness such that the fourth zone has substantially the same electrical resistance as the second zone. Currently amended
The antenna of claim 1, wherein the first zone comprises a first width in the transverse direction and the second zone comprises a second width in the transverse direction, the second width being greater than the first width. Original
The antenna of claim 1, wherein the substrate comprises first and second flared portions spaced apart from each other along the longitudinal direction and a common feed portion positioned between the first and second flared portions along the longitudinal direction, the first and second zones being positioned on at least a portion of one of the first or second flared portions. Original
The antenna of claim 1, wherein the substrate and the electricall y conductive graphene or graphite layer are encased with a polymeric material. Currently amended
The antenna of claim 1, wherein the electrically conductive graphene or graphite layer is a laser-induced graphene or graphite layer. Currently amended
The antenna of claim 1, wherein the substrate is at least partially formed from a polyimide. Original
The antenna of claim 1, wherein the antenna is configured for use in a ground-penetrating radar system. Original
A method for forming an antenna extending along a longitudinal direction between a first longitudinal end and a second longitudinal end and along a vertical direction between a first vertical end and a second vertical end, the method comprising: forming a substrate at least partially from a polyimide; moving a laser along at least a portion of the substrate to form a graphene or graphite layer on the substrate, a parameter of the laser being indicative of a thickness of the graphene or graphite layer along the vertical direction; and changing the parameter of the laser as the laser moves relative to the substrate such that the graphene or graphite layer includes a first zone having a first thickness along the vertical direction and a second zone having a second thickness along the vertical direction, the second thickness being less than the first thickness such that the second zone has a greater electrical resistance than the first zone. Withdrawn
The method of claim 12, wherein changing the parameter of the laser comprises at least one of changing a speed at which the laser moves relative to the substrate, changing an intensity of the laser, or changing a distance between the laser and the substrate. Withdrawn
The method of claim 12, wherein changing the parameter comprises increasing the speed at which the laser moves relative to the substrate as the laser moves along the longitudinal direction from the first zone to the second zone. Withdrawn
The method of claim 12, wherein changing the parameter comprises decreasing the intensity of the laser as the laser moves along the longitudinal direction from the first zone to the second zone. Withdrawn
The method of claim 12, wherein changing the parameter comprises increasing a distance between the laser and the substrate as the laser moves relative to the substrate as the laser moves along the longitudinal direction from the first zone to the second zone. Withdrawn
The method of claim 12, wherein moving the laser along at least the portion of the substrate comprises moving a blue laser along at least the portion of the substrate. Withdrawn
The method of claim 12, further comprising: encasing the substrate and the graphene or graphite layer with a polymeric material. Withdrawn
The method of claim 12, wherein forming the substrate comprises forming the substrate such that the substrate defines a bow-tie shape. Withdrawn
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
graphene/graphite antenna
Materials described outside the worked examples.
graphene layer
graphite layer
polymeric material
Additional fabrication and treatment steps described in the patent.
Measurements and analyses referenced in the patent, with their drawing references.
FIG. 7 is an exemplary graph illustrating a change in a speed of a laser relative to a substrate of an antenna based on a longitudinal position along the …
Patent
Atlas literature
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US 10,756,419Patent drawings and their descriptions. Click a drawing to enlarge it.
FIG. 1 illustrates a schematic view of an exemplary ground-penetrating radar system in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure; [0010]
FIG. 2 illustrates a top view of one embodiment of an antenna suitable for use in a ground- penetrating radar system in accordance with aspects of the present …
FIG. 3 illustrates a side view of the antenna shown in
FIG. 4 is a flow chart illustrating one embodiment of a method for forming an antenna in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure; [0013]
FIG. 5 illustrates a cross-sectional view of one embodiment of a substrate for use in forming an antenna in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure; …
FIG. 6 illustrates a side view of one embodiment of a laser forming a graphene or graphite layer of an antenna on a substrate of the antenna in accordance with …
FIG. 7 is an exemplary graph illustrating a change in a speed of a laser relative to a substrate of an antenna based on a longitudinal position along the …
FIG. 8 is an exemplary graph illustrating a change in an intensity of a laser based on a longitudinal position along an antenna during formation of the antenna …
FIG. 9 is an exemplary graph illustrating a change in a distance between a laser and a substrate of an antenna based on a longitudinal position along the …
FIG. 10 illustrates a cross-sectional view of one embodiment of an antenna, illustrating the antenna being laminated with a polymeric material in accordance …
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
An antenna extending along a longitudinal direction between a first longitudinal end and a second longitudinal end, along a transverse direction between a first transverse end and a second transverse end, and along a vertical direction from a top end to a bottom end, the antenna comprising: a substrate; and [[a]] an electrically conductive graphene or graphite layer positioned on at least a portion of the substrate, the electrically conductive graphene or graphite layer including a first zone having a first thickness along the vertical direction and a second zone having a second thickness along the vertical direction, the second thickness being less than the first thickness such that the second zone has a greater electrical resistance than the first zone. Currently amended
The antenna of claim 1, wherein the substrate includes a common feed portion positioned at a central location along the longitudinal direction between the first and second longitudinal ends, the first zone being positioned closer to common feed portion than the second zone. Original
The antenna of claim 1, wherein the electrically conductive graphene or graphite layer comprises a third zone having a third thickness along the vertical direction and a fourth zone having a fourth thickness along the vertical direction, the third thickness being substantially the same as than the first thickness such that the third zone has substantially the same electrical resistance as the first zone, the fourth thickness being substantially the same as than the second thickness such that the fourth zone has substantially the same electrical resistance as the second zone. Currently amended
The antenna of claim 1, wherein the first zone comprises a first width in the transverse direction and the second zone comprises a second width in the transverse direction, the second width being greater than the first width. Original
The antenna of claim 1, wherein the substrate comprises first and second flared portions spaced apart from each other along the longitudinal direction and a common feed portion positioned between the first and second flared portions along the longitudinal direction, the first and second zones being positioned on at least a portion of one of the first or second flared portions. Original
The antenna of claim 1, wherein the substrate and the electricall y conductive graphene or graphite layer are encased with a polymeric material. Currently amended
The antenna of claim 1, wherein the electrically conductive graphene or graphite layer is a laser-induced graphene or graphite layer. Currently amended
The antenna of claim 1, wherein the substrate is at least partially formed from a polyimide. Original
The antenna of claim 1, wherein the antenna is configured for use in a ground-penetrating radar system. Original
A method for forming an antenna extending along a longitudinal direction between a first longitudinal end and a second longitudinal end and along a vertical direction between a first vertical end and a second vertical end, the method comprising: forming a substrate at least partially from a polyimide; moving a laser along at least a portion of the substrate to form a graphene or graphite layer on the substrate, a parameter of the laser being indicative of a thickness of the graphene or graphite layer along the vertical direction; and changing the parameter of the laser as the laser moves relative to the substrate such that the graphene or graphite layer includes a first zone having a first thickness along the vertical direction and a second zone having a second thickness along the vertical direction, the second thickness being less than the first thickness such that the second zone has a greater electrical resistance than the first zone. Withdrawn
The method of claim 12, wherein changing the parameter of the laser comprises at least one of changing a speed at which the laser moves relative to the substrate, changing an intensity of the laser, or changing a distance between the laser and the substrate. Withdrawn
The method of claim 12, wherein changing the parameter comprises increasing the speed at which the laser moves relative to the substrate as the laser moves along the longitudinal direction from the first zone to the second zone. Withdrawn
The method of claim 12, wherein changing the parameter comprises decreasing the intensity of the laser as the laser moves along the longitudinal direction from the first zone to the second zone. Withdrawn
The method of claim 12, wherein changing the parameter comprises increasing a distance between the laser and the substrate as the laser moves relative to the substrate as the laser moves along the longitudinal direction from the first zone to the second zone. Withdrawn
The method of claim 12, wherein moving the laser along at least the portion of the substrate comprises moving a blue laser along at least the portion of the substrate. Withdrawn
The method of claim 12, further comprising: encasing the substrate and the graphene or graphite layer with a polymeric material. Withdrawn
The method of claim 12, wherein forming the substrate comprises forming the substrate such that the substrate defines a bow-tie shape. Withdrawn
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
graphene/graphite antenna
Materials described outside the worked examples.
graphene layer
graphite layer
polymeric material
Additional fabrication and treatment steps described in the patent.
Measurements and analyses referenced in the patent, with their drawing references.
FIG. 7 is an exemplary graph illustrating a change in a speed of a laser relative to a substrate of an antenna based on a longitudinal position along the …
Patent
Atlas literature
Patent
US 10,756,419Patent drawings and their descriptions. Click a drawing to enlarge it.
FIG. 1 illustrates a schematic view of an exemplary ground-penetrating radar system in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure; [0010]
FIG. 2 illustrates a top view of one embodiment of an antenna suitable for use in a ground- penetrating radar system in accordance with aspects of the present …
FIG. 3 illustrates a side view of the antenna shown in
FIG. 4 is a flow chart illustrating one embodiment of a method for forming an antenna in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure; [0013]
FIG. 5 illustrates a cross-sectional view of one embodiment of a substrate for use in forming an antenna in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure; …
FIG. 6 illustrates a side view of one embodiment of a laser forming a graphene or graphite layer of an antenna on a substrate of the antenna in accordance with …
FIG. 7 is an exemplary graph illustrating a change in a speed of a laser relative to a substrate of an antenna based on a longitudinal position along the …
FIG. 8 is an exemplary graph illustrating a change in an intensity of a laser based on a longitudinal position along an antenna during formation of the antenna …
FIG. 9 is an exemplary graph illustrating a change in a distance between a laser and a substrate of an antenna based on a longitudinal position along the …
FIG. 10 illustrates a cross-sectional view of one embodiment of an antenna, illustrating the antenna being laminated with a polymeric material in accordance …
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
An antenna extending along a longitudinal direction between a first longitudinal end and a second longitudinal end, along a transverse direction between a first transverse end and a second transverse end, and along a vertical direction from a top end to a bottom end, the antenna comprising: a substrate; and [[a]] an electrically conductive graphene or graphite layer positioned on at least a portion of the substrate, the electrically conductive graphene or graphite layer including a first zone having a first thickness along the vertical direction and a second zone having a second thickness along the vertical direction, the second thickness being less than the first thickness such that the second zone has a greater electrical resistance than the first zone. Currently amended
The antenna of claim 1, wherein the substrate includes a common feed portion positioned at a central location along the longitudinal direction between the first and second longitudinal ends, the first zone being positioned closer to common feed portion than the second zone. Original
The antenna of claim 1, wherein the electrically conductive graphene or graphite layer comprises a third zone having a third thickness along the vertical direction and a fourth zone having a fourth thickness along the vertical direction, the third thickness being substantially the same as than the first thickness such that the third zone has substantially the same electrical resistance as the first zone, the fourth thickness being substantially the same as than the second thickness such that the fourth zone has substantially the same electrical resistance as the second zone. Currently amended
The antenna of claim 1, wherein the first zone comprises a first width in the transverse direction and the second zone comprises a second width in the transverse direction, the second width being greater than the first width. Original
The antenna of claim 1, wherein the substrate comprises first and second flared portions spaced apart from each other along the longitudinal direction and a common feed portion positioned between the first and second flared portions along the longitudinal direction, the first and second zones being positioned on at least a portion of one of the first or second flared portions. Original
The antenna of claim 1, wherein the substrate and the electricall y conductive graphene or graphite layer are encased with a polymeric material. Currently amended
The antenna of claim 1, wherein the electrically conductive graphene or graphite layer is a laser-induced graphene or graphite layer. Currently amended
The antenna of claim 1, wherein the substrate is at least partially formed from a polyimide. Original
The antenna of claim 1, wherein the antenna is configured for use in a ground-penetrating radar system. Original
A method for forming an antenna extending along a longitudinal direction between a first longitudinal end and a second longitudinal end and along a vertical direction between a first vertical end and a second vertical end, the method comprising: forming a substrate at least partially from a polyimide; moving a laser along at least a portion of the substrate to form a graphene or graphite layer on the substrate, a parameter of the laser being indicative of a thickness of the graphene or graphite layer along the vertical direction; and changing the parameter of the laser as the laser moves relative to the substrate such that the graphene or graphite layer includes a first zone having a first thickness along the vertical direction and a second zone having a second thickness along the vertical direction, the second thickness being less than the first thickness such that the second zone has a greater electrical resistance than the first zone. Withdrawn
The method of claim 12, wherein changing the parameter of the laser comprises at least one of changing a speed at which the laser moves relative to the substrate, changing an intensity of the laser, or changing a distance between the laser and the substrate. Withdrawn
The method of claim 12, wherein changing the parameter comprises increasing the speed at which the laser moves relative to the substrate as the laser moves along the longitudinal direction from the first zone to the second zone. Withdrawn
The method of claim 12, wherein changing the parameter comprises decreasing the intensity of the laser as the laser moves along the longitudinal direction from the first zone to the second zone. Withdrawn
The method of claim 12, wherein changing the parameter comprises increasing a distance between the laser and the substrate as the laser moves relative to the substrate as the laser moves along the longitudinal direction from the first zone to the second zone. Withdrawn
The method of claim 12, wherein moving the laser along at least the portion of the substrate comprises moving a blue laser along at least the portion of the substrate. Withdrawn
The method of claim 12, further comprising: encasing the substrate and the graphene or graphite layer with a polymeric material. Withdrawn
The method of claim 12, wherein forming the substrate comprises forming the substrate such that the substrate defines a bow-tie shape. Withdrawn
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
graphene/graphite antenna
Materials described outside the worked examples.
graphene layer
graphite layer
polymeric material
Additional fabrication and treatment steps described in the patent.
Measurements and analyses referenced in the patent, with their drawing references.
FIG. 7 is an exemplary graph illustrating a change in a speed of a laser relative to a substrate of an antenna based on a longitudinal position along the …
laser-induced graphene or graphite layer
polyimide
FIG. 8 is an exemplary graph illustrating a change in an intensity of a laser based on a longitudinal position along an antenna during formation of the antenna …
FIG. 9 is an exemplary graph illustrating a change in a distance between a laser and a substrate of an antenna based on a longitudinal position along the …
laser-induced graphene or graphite layer
polyimide
FIG. 8 is an exemplary graph illustrating a change in an intensity of a laser based on a longitudinal position along an antenna during formation of the antenna …
FIG. 9 is an exemplary graph illustrating a change in a distance between a laser and a substrate of an antenna based on a longitudinal position along the …
laser-induced graphene or graphite layer
polyimide
FIG. 8 is an exemplary graph illustrating a change in an intensity of a laser based on a longitudinal position along an antenna during formation of the antenna …
FIG. 9 is an exemplary graph illustrating a change in a distance between a laser and a substrate of an antenna based on a longitudinal position along the …
laser-induced graphene or graphite layer
polyimide
FIG. 8 is an exemplary graph illustrating a change in an intensity of a laser based on a longitudinal position along an antenna during formation of the antenna …
FIG. 9 is an exemplary graph illustrating a change in a distance between a laser and a substrate of an antenna based on a longitudinal position along the …