公开(公告)号：US07148785B2

公开(公告)日：2006-12-12

申请号：US10835655

申请日：2004-04-30

Applicant: Paul N. Becker ,  Sirikhit Maniraj ,  Martin Pineda ,  Anthony Vranicar ,  Francis M. Yankello ,  Frank Wasilewski

Inventor： Paul N. Becker ,  Sirikhit Maniraj ,  Martin Pineda ,  Anthony Vranicar ,  Francis M. Yankello ,  Frank Wasilewski

IPC: H01C7/10

CPC classification number: H01C1/016 ,  H01C1/1406 ,  H01C1/144 ,  H05K3/3426 ,  H05K2201/10454 ,  H05K2201/10643 ,  Y02P70/613

Abstract: A circuit protection device (31) suitable for surface mounting on a substrate (19). The device has a laminar PTC resistive element (3) which is composed of a conductive polymer composition and is positioned between first and second electrodes (5,7). Attached to the first electrode is a first electrical terminal (33) containing an electrically conductive material which has a first attachment portion (35) connected to a first flexible portion (39) by means of a first connection portion (47). At least part of the first flexible portion is free of attachment to the first electrode. The first attachment portion is coplanar with at least one of the first connection portion and the first flexible portion. The first attachment portion may contain a slot (49) and a solid hinge portion (51). When the device is mounted on a substrate by means of a mounting component (41) extending from the first terminal, the first flexible portion allows contraction and expansion of the conductive polymer despite the rigid attachment of the mounting component onto the substrate.

Abstract translation: 一种适于表面安装在基板（19）上的电路保护装置（31）。 该装置具有由导电聚合物组合物构成并位于第一和第二电极（5,7）之间的层状PTC电阻元件（3）。 连接到第一电极的是包含导电材料的第一电端子（33），其具有借助于第一连接部分（47）连接到第一柔性部分（39）的第一附接部分（35）。 第一柔性部分的至少一部分不与第一电极连接。 第一附接部分与第一连接部分和第一柔性部分中的至少一个共面。 第一附接部分可以包含槽（49）和实心铰链部分（51）。 当通过从第一端子延伸的安装部件（41）将装置安装在基板上时，尽管将安装部件刚性地附接到基板上，但是第一柔性部分允许导电聚合物的收缩和膨胀。

公开(公告)号：US06254105B1

公开(公告)日：2001-07-03

申请号：US09285407

申请日：1999-04-02

Applicant: James A. Rinde ,  Barry C. Mathews ,  Miguel A. Morales ,  Joel C. Kent ,  Drew John Loucks ,  John Seymour Mattis ,  Jeff Dolin ,  Mark W. Ellsworth ,  Frank Wasilewski

Inventor： James A. Rinde ,  Barry C. Mathews ,  Miguel A. Morales ,  Joel C. Kent ,  Drew John Loucks ,  John Seymour Mattis ,  Jeff Dolin ,  Mark W. Ellsworth ,  Frank Wasilewski

IPC: F16J1502

CPC classification number: G06F3/043

Abstract: A sealing system for an acoustic touchscreen includes an elongate gel body between the touchscreen and the bezel of a housing onto which the touchscreen is mounted. The elongate gel body forms a seal around the perimeter of the touch-sensitive area of the touchscreen. A stop element controls and limits the amount of compression of the elongate gel body. The resulting seal is highly effective in protecting the unexposed parts of the touchscreen (i.e., areas other than the touch-sensitive area) from contaminants, especially liquid contaminants, at the cost of an acceptably low loss in acoustic signal strength.

Abstract translation: 用于声学触摸屏的密封系统包括在触摸屏和安装触摸屏的壳体的边框之间的细长凝胶体。 细长的凝胶体围绕触摸屏的触敏区域的周边形成密封。 止动元件控制和限制细长凝胶体的压缩量。 所产生的密封件以声信号强度的可接受的低损失为代价，非常有效地保护触摸屏的未曝光部分（即除敏感区域之外的区域）免受污染物，特别是液体污染物的影响。

公开(公告)号：US5818556A

公开(公告)日：1998-10-06

申请号：US685732

申请日：1996-07-24

Applicant: John R. Havens ,  Binh Vu Cao ,  Frank Wasilewski ,  Philip J. Jones ,  Damoder Reddy ,  Brackin L. Andrews

Inventor： John R. Havens ,  Binh Vu Cao ,  Frank Wasilewski ,  Philip J. Jones ,  Damoder Reddy ,  Brackin L. Andrews

IPC: G02F1/13 ,  G02F1/1334 ,  G02F1/1341 ,  G02F1/137 ,  G02F1/1339

CPC classification number: G02F1/1341 ,  G02F1/1334

Abstract: An encapsulated liquid crystal layer is patterned by placing a mask into contact with a coated substrate. The mask is held against the substrate, for example, by a vacuum, to form a seal. The assembly is submerged in a solvent to dissolve the exposed region of the encapsulated liquid crystal material.

Abstract translation: 通过将掩模与涂覆的基底接触来将封装的液晶层图案化。 掩模例如通过真空被保持在基板上以形成密封。 将组件浸没在溶剂中以溶解封装的液晶材料的暴露区域。

公开(公告)号：US5756972A

公开(公告)日：1998-05-26

申请号：US328644

申请日：1994-10-25

Applicant: Anthony Vranicar ,  Richard S. Huang ,  Larry M. Edwards ,  Carl F. Landers ,  Wesley Dong ,  Frank Wasilewski

Inventor： Anthony Vranicar ,  Richard S. Huang ,  Larry M. Edwards ,  Carl F. Landers ,  Wesley Dong ,  Frank Wasilewski

IPC: H01R4/38 ,  H01R4/64 ,  H01R13/52 ,  H01R13/64 ,  H01R31/06 ,  H02G3/08 ,  H02G15/013 ,  H02G15/105 ,  H05B3/08

CPC classification number: H01R13/5205 ,  H01R4/646 ,  H02G15/013 ,  H02G15/105

Abstract: A connector for connecting an end of a first elongate electrical heating cable to an end of a first elongate electrical component such as another heating cable or a power cable. The connector includes first and second shell members which can be in a mated or demated configuration and which, when mated, form a shell having a first inlet port for the first heating cable and a second inlet port for the first electrical component. In addition, the connector includes an element for connecting electrodes of the first heating cable to elongate members of the first electrical component and a sealing assembly for holding the first heating cable in position in the first inlet port. The sealing assembly includes a hollow cylindrical ring from which gripping elements in the form of fingers extend perpendicular to the plane of the ring, a nut for making connection to the first inlet port, and a grommet which is held by the fingers and which grips the first heating cable. Also described is a connector which comprises a mirror which is inserted in a connection module containing an element for connection, the mirror being positioned so that the element for connection can be observed from outside the module. The mirror can be used as a visual indicator allowing the installer to determine when the elongate electrical component or heating cable is correctly positioned for connection.

Abstract translation: 用于将第一细长电加热电缆的端部连接到诸如另一加热电缆或电力电缆的第一细长电气部件的端部的连接器。 连接器包括第一和第二壳体构件，其可以是配合或定位的构造，并且当配合时形成具有用于第一加热电缆的第一入口和用于第一电气部件的第二入口的壳体。 此外，连接器包括用于将第一加热电缆的电极连接到第一电气部件的细长部件的元件和用于将第一加热电缆保持在第一入口端口中的适当位置的密封组件。 密封组件包括中空圆柱形环，手指形式的夹持元件从该中空圆柱形环垂直于环的平面延伸，用于连接到第一入口的螺母，以及由手指保持的索环， 第一加热电缆 还描述了一种连接器，其包括插入在包含用于连接的元件的连接模块中的反射镜，反射镜被定位成使得可以从模块外部观察连接元件。 镜子可以用作视觉指示器，允许安装人员确定细长电气元件或加热电缆何时被正确定位用于连接。