Patents by Inventor James R. Schlunz

James R. Schlunz has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 4598472
    Abstract: A hemispherically shaped membrane switch assembly for attaching to generally hemispherical surfaces such as cathode ray tubes is disclosed. Also disclosed are a method and apparatus for forming the assembly. The assembly is comprised of two layers of transparent film having spaced-apart conductors on the internal surfaces of both layers. The internal surfaces are separated by spacing means, the spacing means being discontinuous at the switch sites. The conductors on the two layers cross and are spaced apart at the switch sites. The assembly is hemispherically formed to the same radius as the hemispherical surface on which the assembly is to be mounted. The assembly mounts flush to the hemispherical surface and conforms uniformly to its surface thus reducing distortion and parallax.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 1983
    Date of Patent: July 8, 1986
    Assignee: AMP Incorporated
    Inventors: James R. Schlunz, Donald G. Stillie