Abstract: A display system is disclosed. The display system may include a display panel for display of information. The display system may also include a touch screen coupled to the display panel. The touch screen may include a base layer physically coupled to a cover layer. The touch screen may also include a semi-rigid conductor for electrically coupling the base layer to the cover layer. The conductor may be generally dispensable at about room temperature. A touch screen including a semi-rigid conductor for electrically coupling a base to a cover is also disclosed. A touch screen having a first and second means for providing an electrically conductive material is also disclosed. A connector may electrically couple the first means to the second means and may be generally dispensable at about room temperature. A method of manufacturing a touch screen is also disclosed.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 28, 2000
Date of Patent:
July 1, 2003
Assignee:
3M Innovative Properties Co.
Inventors:
Brian E. Aufderheide, Joseph C. Spang, Louis R. Linsmeyer