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US5522602A
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EMI-shielding gasket
Assignee: Laird Technologies Inc
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Filing: 1992-11-25
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Granted: 1996-06-04
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Expires: 2012-11-25
Abstract
Abstract One embodiment of a gasket for shielding electromagnetic interference passing through a seam between first and second electrically conductive bodies includes a base for securing the gasket to the first, electrically conductive body and a multiplicity of discrete, elongate, metallized filaments projecting substantially perpendicularly from the base so that a substantial amount of the filaments contacts the second, electrically conductive body when electromagnetic interference passing through a seam between the bodies is to be shielded. The gasket further includes structure, arranged with the base, for providing an electrically conductive path for conducting electric current between the filaments and the first, electrically conductive body. In this manner, energy absorbed the shielding member as a result of the shielding of passing electromagnetic interference can be dissipated to ground through the first, electrically conductive body. The gasket is particularly useful for shielding electromagnetic energy passing through seams between electrical apparatus housings and door or access panels in such housings.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph J. Kaplo
- 👤 Peter E. Mertinooke
- 👤 Alan J. DeMello
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 19:20
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K9/00; H05K9/0007; H05K9/0015; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S277/00; Y10S277/919; Y10S277/92
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 33
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A gasket for shielding electromagnetic interference passing through a seam between first and second electrically conductive bodies, the gasket comprising a base for securing the gasket to a first, electrically conductive body, a metallized fin projecting substantially perpendicularly from the base to contact a second, electrically conductive body when electromagnetic interference passing through a seam between the bodies is to be shielded, a multiplicity of discrete, elongate filaments projecting from the base and substantially parallel to the metallized fin, some of the filaments being in contact with the fin so as to support the fin, and electrically conductive means arranged with the base, for conducting electric current between the fin and the first, electrically conductive body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A gasket for shielding electromagnetic interference passing through a seam between first and second electrically conductive bodies, the gasket comprising a base for securing the gasket to a first, electrically conductive body, a metallized fin projecting substantially perpendicularly from the base to contact a second, electrically conductive body when electromagnetic interference passing through a seam between the bodies is to be shielded, a multiplicity of discrete, elongate filaments projecting from the base and substantially parallel to the metallized fin, some of the filaments being in contact with the fin so as to support the fin, and electrically conductive means arranged with the base, for conducting electric current between the fin and the first, electrically conductive body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
A gasket as set forth in claim 1 wherein the filaments are electrically conductive.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A gasket as set forth in claim 1 wherein the electrically conductive means comprises an electrically conductive coating laid over the base and in contact with the metallized fin.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
A gasket as set forth in claim 2 wherein the electrically conductive means comprises an electrically conductive coating laid over the base and in contact with some of the filaments.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
A gasket as set forth in claim 1 wherein the electrically conductive means comprises an electrically conductive material embedded in the base.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A gasket as set forth in claim 1 wherein the base comprises an electrically conductive material and thereby forms the electrically conductive means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
A gasket as set forth in claim 1 wherein the electrically conductive means comprises an electrically conductive skin wrapped at least partially around the base.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
145 words
A gasket for shielding electromagnetic interference and environmental effects from passing through a seam between first and second electrically conductive bodies, the gasket comprising an elongate base for securing the gasket to a first electrically conductive body adjacent a seam defined by the first and second electrically conductive bodies, a multiplicity of discrete, elongate, fiber filaments projecting substantially perpendicularly from the base and configured so that a substantial amount of the filaments contacts the second electrically conductive body when environmental effects and electromagnetic interference passing through a seam between the bodies is to be shielded, a multiplicity of discrete, elongate, metallized filaments arranged along a strip region bounded on both sides by the fiber filaments for shielding electromagnetic interference passing through the seam, and electrically conductive means arranged with the base for conducting electric current between the metallized filaments and the first electrically conductive body.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
145 words
A gasket for shielding electromagnetic interference and environmental effects from passing through a seam between first and second electrically conductive bodies, the gasket comprising an elongate base for securing the gasket to a first electrically conductive body adjacent a seam defined by the first and second electrically conductive bodies, a multiplicity of discrete, elongate, fiber filaments projecting substantially perpendicularly from the base and configured so that a substantial amount of the filaments contacts the second electrically conductive body when environmental effects and electromagnetic interference passing through a seam between the bodies is to be shielded, a multiplicity of discrete, elongate, metallized filaments arranged along a strip region bounded on both sides by the fiber filaments for shielding electromagnetic interference passing through the seam, and electrically conductive means arranged with the base for conducting electric current between the metallized filaments and the first electrically conductive body.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
A gasket as set forth in claim 8 wherein the electrically conductive means comprises an electrically conductive coating laid over the base and in electrically conductive contact with the metallized filaments.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
A gasket as set forth in claim 8 wherein the electrically conductive means comprises an electrically conductive material embedded in the base.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
A gasket as set forth in claim 8 wherein the base comprises an electrically conductive material and thereby forms the electrically conductive means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
25 words
A gasket as set forth in claim 8 wherein the electrically conductive means comprises an electrically conductive skin wrapped at least partially around the base.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
109 words
A gasket for shielding electromagnetic interference passing through a seam between first and second electrically conductive bodies, the gasket comprising a base for securing the gasket to a first, electrically conductive body, a metallized fin projecting substantially perpendicularly from the base to contact a second, electrically conductive body when electromagnetic interference passing through a seam between the bodies is to be shielded, a resilient substrate formed of an electrically conductive polymer cooperating with the metallized fin for maintaining the metallized fin in contact with the second, electrically conductive body, electrically conductive means arranged with the base, for conducting electric current between the fin and the first, electrically conductive body.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
109 words
A gasket for shielding electromagnetic interference passing through a seam between first and second electrically conductive bodies, the gasket comprising a base for securing the gasket to a first, electrically conductive body, a metallized fin projecting substantially perpendicularly from the base to contact a second, electrically conductive body when electromagnetic interference passing through a seam between the bodies is to be shielded, a resilient substrate formed of an electrically conductive polymer cooperating with the metallized fin for maintaining the metallized fin in contact with the second, electrically conductive body, electrically conductive means arranged with the base, for conducting electric current between the fin and the first, electrically conductive body.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
109 words
A gasket for shielding electromagnetic interference passing through a seam between first and second electrically conductive bodies, the gasket comprising a base for securing the gasket to a first, electrically conductive body, a metallized fin projecting substantially perpendicularly from the base to contact a second, electrically conductive body when electromagnetic interference passing through a seam between the bodies is to be shielded, a resilient substrate formed of a thermoplastic elastomeric material cooperating with the metallized fin for maintaining the metallized fin in contact with the second, electrically conductive body, electrically conductive means arranged with the base, for conducting electric current between the fin and the first, electrically conductive body.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
109 words
A gasket for shielding electromagnetic interference passing through a seam between first and second electrically conductive bodies, the gasket comprising a base for securing the gasket to a first, electrically conductive body, a metallized fin projecting substantially perpendicularly from the base to contact a second, electrically conductive body when electromagnetic interference passing through a seam between the bodies is to be shielded, a resilient substrate formed of a thermoplastic elastomeric material cooperating with the metallized fin for maintaining the metallized fin in contact with the second, electrically conductive body, electrically conductive means arranged with the base, for conducting electric current between the fin and the first, electrically conductive body.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
20 words
A gasket as set forth in claim 14 wherein the thermoplastic elastomeric material forming the resilient substrate is electrically conductive.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
29 words
A gasket as set forth in claim 14 wherein the electrically conductive means comprises an electrically conductive coating laid over the base and in contact with the metallized fin.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
22 words
A gasket as set forth in claim 14 wherein the electrically conductive means comprises an electrically conductive material embedded in the base.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
23 words
A gasket as set forth in claim 14 wherein the base comprises an electrically conductive material and thereby forms the electrically conductive means.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
25 words
A gasket as set forth in claim 14 wherein the electrically conductive means comprises an electrically conductive skin wrapped at least partially around the base.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
106 words
A gasket for shielding electromagnetic interference passing through a seam between first and second electrically conductive bodies, the gasket comprising a base for securing the gasket to a first, electrically conductive body, a plurality of metallized fins projecting substantially perpendicularly from the base to contact a second, electrically conductive body when electromagnetic interference passing through a seam between the bodies is to be shielded, resilient means cooperating with the plurality of metallized fins for maintaining the metallized fins in contact with the second, electrically conductive body, electrically conductive means arranged with the base, for conducting electric current between the fin and the first, electrically conductive body.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
106 words
A gasket for shielding electromagnetic interference passing through a seam between first and second electrically conductive bodies, the gasket comprising a base for securing the gasket to a first, electrically conductive body, a plurality of metallized fins projecting substantially perpendicularly from the base to contact a second, electrically conductive body when electromagnetic interference passing through a seam between the bodies is to be shielded, resilient means cooperating with the plurality of metallized fins for maintaining the metallized fins in contact with the second, electrically conductive body, electrically conductive means arranged with the base, for conducting electric current between the fin and the first, electrically conductive body.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
41 words
A gasket as set forth in claim 20 wherein each of the plurality of metallized fins includes a resilient component which provides the resilient means cooperating with the fins for maintaining the fins in contact with the second, electrically conductive body.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
31 words
A gasket as set forth in claim 20 wherein the electrically conductive means comprises an electrically conductive coating laid over the base and in electrically conductive contact with the metallized fins.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
22 words
A gasket as set forth in claim 20 wherein the electrically conductive means comprises an electrically conductive material embedded in the base.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
23 words
A gasket as set forth in claim 20 wherein the base comprises an electrically conductive material and thereby forms the electrically conductive means.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
25 words
A gasket as set forth in claim 20 wherein the electrically conductive means comprises an electrically conductive skin wrapped at least partially around the base.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
25 words
A gasket as set forth in claim 20 wherein the resilient means comprises a plurality of resilient substrates which support the plurality of metallized fins.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
17 words
A gasket as set forth in claim 26 wherein the resilient substrates comprise an electrically conductive polymer.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
17 words
A gasket as set forth in claim 26 wherein the resilient substrates comprise a thermoplastic elastomeric material.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-06-04 | 2003-12-04 | 2004-06-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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