Transparent Patents (Class 174/381)
  • Patent number: 11943907
    Abstract: An RF-shielded window apparatus may include a primary panel and a secondary panel. The primary panel may include a primary RF shield layer disposed between a primary backing substrate and a protective layer. The secondary panel may include a secondary backing substrate and a secondary RF shield layer. The first panel element and the second panel element may be secured to one another such that the primary RF shield layer, the secondary RF shield layer and the protective layer are collectively disposed between the primary backing substrate and the secondary backing substrate. The primary RF shield layer and the secondary RF shield layer may be in electrically-conductive communication with one another. A panel joining strip may help secure the first panel to the second panel, and the electrically-conductive communication may be at least in part by way of the panel joining strip. Associated manufacturing methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Merakai, LLC
    Inventors: Ryan Judy, Joseph Schwartz
  • Patent number: 11668008
    Abstract: A sheet material includes a resin layer containing a binder and catalyst particles, an electroless plating film on the side of one main surface of the resin layer and including first electroless plating films and a second electroless plating film, and a base material on the side of the other main surface of the resin layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: TDK CORPORATION
    Inventors: Makoto Orikasa, Yuhei Horikawa, Yoshihiro Kanbayashi, Hisayuki Abe
  • Patent number: 10672684
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus for holding down a heat sink on a printed circuit board comprises a pair of hold down clips, each of the hold down clips comprising a first end for attachment to the heat sink, a resiliently compressible arm, and a retaining finger at a second end for insertion into an opening in the printed circuit board. The retaining finger is configured to exert a spring force against a lower surface of the printed circuit board when inserted into the opening to securely hold down the heat sink on an upper surface of the printed circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventor: Randy J. Bleske
  • Patent number: 10488021
    Abstract: A lighting system including a plurality of lighting elements; a housing with a top surface having an interface portion and an inner surface portion supporting the lighting element; a heat sink mounted onto the interface portion and configured to dissipate heat generated by the lighting elements; and a fixing element configured to secure the heat sink to the interface portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: CURRENT LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Tamas Panyik, Zoltan Janki, Balazs Nagy
  • Patent number: 10358749
    Abstract: A surface piece of crossing threads (12, 14) comprising plastic filaments, which as a woven fabric web (10) is equipped with two mutually opposing surfaces and with openings (16) formed therein. The fabric web comprises a metallization applied on one side as a surface layer and between 15 and 80%, in particular between 20 and 70% of the fabric web is configured in the form of network intermediate spaces (16).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: SEFAR AG
    Inventors: Rouven Seidler, Peter Chabrecek
  • Patent number: 10148042
    Abstract: Connector shielding devices are described herein. One connector shielding device includes a circuit board having a connector; and a plurality of spring fingers extending from a first surface of the circuit board, the plurality of spring fingers positioned around the connector of the circuit board, wherein each spring finger of the plurality of spring fingers is configured to deflect toward the first surface of the circuit board when the connector of the circuit board is connected with a connector of an additional circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventor: Daniel Joseph Turowski
  • Patent number: 10054701
    Abstract: A system for storing seismic data recording units. The system may include a storage unit for storing the seismic data recording units. The system may also include a storage container disposed inside the storage unit. The storage container may define a volume of space in which the seismic data recording units are stored. The system may also include a cable coupled to one of the seismic data recording units. The cable may transfer seismic data from the one of the seismic data recording units to the storage unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: WesternGeco L.L.C.
    Inventor: Einar Holst
  • Patent number: 9853240
    Abstract: An organic light emitting display device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure includes: a first substrate provided with a thin film transistor layer where a plurality of pixels are formed; a second substrate covering the first substrate; and a sealant formed along edges of the first and second substrates to bond both of the first and second substrates, wherein the sealant is formed above the thin film transistor of the first substrate, the sealant comprises an organic sealant and a protection member formed outside of the organic sealant, and the protection member is formed of a dual layer of an inorganic layer and an elastic member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Seung Hun Kim, Tae Wook Kang, Seung Yong Song, Sang Hwan Cho
  • Patent number: 9574777
    Abstract: Provided herein is a cooking apparatus. The cooking apparatus includes a plate forming a cavity, a microwave transmission line to transmit microwaves to the inside of the cavity, and a first metal part connected to one end of the microwave transmission line and extended in one direction so as to be parallel with the plate. Thereby, an antenna having improved efficiency is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Hyun Wook Moon, Jae Kyung Yang, Sung Hun Sim, Heung Sik Choi, Wan Soo Kim, Ri Na Hwang
  • Patent number: 9554494
    Abstract: A transparent electromagnetic interference shield includes a first transparent substrate and an electromagnetic interference shielding layer. The electromagnetic interference shielding layer includes a transparent conductive polymer film which is formed on the first transparent substrate, and a plurality of metallic warp and weft lines which are laid on the transparent conductive polymer film. The warp lines and the weft lines cross one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: NATIONAL TSING HUA UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Nyan-Hwa Tai, I-Ting Kuo
  • Patent number: 9497894
    Abstract: A low impedance radiofrequency shielded window and radiofrequency shielded enclosure that includes the low impedance radiofrequency shielded window is disclosed. Radiofrequency shielded window layers make up the overall window where the layers are configured in parallel such that each window layer has a direct path to ground. By configuring the ground path of the window layers in parallel, overall reactance and hence resistance is reduced, thus increasing shielding effectiveness of the window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Inventor: John Gordon Ramsey
  • Patent number: 9312509
    Abstract: An organic light emitting display device includes a first substrate, a pixel array, metal patterns, a second substrate, and a frit. The pixel array is disposed on a first substrate. The metal patterns are arranged on the first substrate to surround the pixel array. The second substrate is disposed on the first substrate. The frit is disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate, the frit covering the metal patterns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Won-Kyu Kwak
  • Patent number: 9047053
    Abstract: A conductive film is disclosed in the present disclosure, which includes: a substrate having a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other; and a first conductive layer laid on the first surface, the first conductive layer includes a plurality of first conductive areas and first insulating areas, the first conductive areas include a metal mesh formed by a metal, the first insulating areas include an insulating mesh formed by an insulating metal sulfide, the insulating metal sulfide is obtained from a reaction between the metal and hydrogen sulfide. Accordingly, the problem of producing lots of wastewater of the metal salts and heavy metal pollution can be avoided, the insulating areas include the insulating mesh having a transmittance close to the metal mesh, benefit for reach a uniform transmittance of the touch screen, and avoid forming alternating light and dark color patches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: Nanchang O-Film Tech. Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yulong Gao, Zhao He
  • Patent number: 9000309
    Abstract: An electromagnetic shielding film comprises a conductive portion and an opening portion, and a moire preventing part is formed in the opening portion. The moire preventing part may be formed approximately at the center of the opening portion, and may be formed on a line connecting intersections facing each other in the conductive portion in the mesh pattern. The moire preventing part may have a substantially circular planar shape or a polygonal planar shape (such as a quadrangular, pentagonal, hexagonal, or octagonal shape). Of course the moire preventing part may have an at least partially curved planar shape. The electromagnetic shielding film preferably satisfies the inequality 0.1Sa?Sb?5.0Sa, in which Sa is the area of the intersection of the conductive portion and Sb is the area of the moire preventing part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Fujifilm Corporation
    Inventors: Ryuji Saneto, Megumi Sekiguchi, Hiroshi Ishizuka
  • Patent number: 8957326
    Abstract: A composite dual blackened copper foil includes a copper foil and two blackened layers. The copper foil has a shiny side and a matte side. The blackened layers are formed on the shiny and matte sides respectively. The blackened layers are formed alloy by electroplating in a plating bath consisting essentially of copper, cobalt, nickel, manganese, magnesium and sodium ions. A rough layer is selectively formed between the blackened layer and the shiny side as well as the matte side. Both side of the copper foil is spotless, powder free, and good in etching quality. The copper foil is effective at blocking electromagnetic wave, near infrared, undesired light and the like. The copper foil exhibits strong light absorption and is applicable to direct gas laser drilling. A method of manufacturing the composite dual blackened copper foil is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Nan Ya Plastics Corporation
    Inventors: Ming-Jen Tzou, Kuo-Chao Chen, Pi-Yaun Tsao
  • Publication number: 20140192507
    Abstract: A faceted dome assembly for airborne optical sensors to enhance EMI shielding and lightning protection is disclosed. In one embodiment, the faceted dome assembly includes a faceted dome. An optical sensor and a gimbal are housed in the faceted dome. Further, a conductor is disposed substantially in the facets of the faceted dome to provide the enhanced electromagnetic shielding and lightning protection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2013
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
    Inventor: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
  • Patent number: 8426749
    Abstract: An electromagnetic shielding film comprises a conductive portion and an opening portion, and a moire preventing part is formed in the opening portion. The moire preventing part may be formed approximately at the center of the opening portion, and may be formed on a line connecting intersections facing each other in the conductive portion in the mesh pattern. The moire preventing part may have a substantially circular planar shape or a polygonal planar shape (such as a quadrangular, pentagonal, hexagonal, or octagonal shape). Of course the moire preventing part may have an at least partially curved planar shape. The electromagnetic shielding film preferably satisfies the inequality 0.1 Sa?Sb?5.0 Sa, in which Sa is the area of the intersection of the conductive portion and Sb is the area of the moire preventing part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Fujifilm Corporation
    Inventors: Ryuji Saneto, Megumi Sekiguchi, Hiroshi Ishizuka
  • Publication number: 20120285737
    Abstract: An electromagnetic interference shield enclosure with an extended edge defining a sleeve, the enclosure and sleeve having an outer protective layer and an inner shielding layer to shield electronic devices from electromagnetic interference. The outer layer and inner layer may be transparent to view the electronic device. A magnet system may be provided to allow the device to be operated while in the enclosure. The auxiliary cable with filtering mechanisms may be provided inside the sleeve to allow access and transfer of data from the electronic device while still in the enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Inventors: Ryan Judy, Deniz Armani
  • Patent number: 8227712
    Abstract: A filter for a display device is provided which includes a base substrate, an electromagnetic shielding layer formed on one surface of the base substrate to block electromagnetic waves, and an electrode formed along at least two sides among four sides of the base substrate to earth the electromagnetic shielding layer, thereby reducing the manufacturing costs while maintaining the capability of blocking electromagnetic waves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Samsung Corning Precision Materials Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ji Yoon Seo, Dong Hyun Park, Jin Sung Lim, Dae Chul Park
  • Publication number: 20120175164
    Abstract: An electromagnetic shielding film comprises a conductive portion and an opening portion, and a moire preventing part is formed in the opening portion. The moire preventing part may be formed approximately at the center of the opening portion, and may be formed on a line connecting intersections facing each other in the conductive portion in the mesh pattern. The moire preventing part may have a substantially circular planar shape or a polygonal planar shape (such as a quadrangular, pentagonal, hexagonal, or octagonal shape). Of course the moire preventing part may have an at least partially curved planar shape. The electromagnetic shielding film preferably satisfies the inequality 0.1Sa?Sb?5.0Sa, in which Sa is the area of the intersection of the conductive portion and Sb is the area of the moire preventing part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2012
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: FUJIFILM CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ryuji SANETO, Megumi SEKIGUCHI, Hiroshi ISHIZUKA
  • Patent number: 7642469
    Abstract: An electromagnetic shielding sheet is capable of shielding electromagnetic radiation generated by a display, has a proper transparency and uniformly distributed meshes, prevents the occurrence of white and/or black spot defects and linear defects and glaring, and ensures the satisfactory visibility of images. The electromagnetic shielding sheet has a conductive structure (109) having lines (107) having straight parts of widths (W) in the range of C(1±30%), where C is a predetermined value. The radius (r) of curvature of a side surface (107S) extending between the upper side (107U) and the lower side (107B) of a bank in a section of the lines (107) in a plane perpendicular to the transparent sheet meet a condition expressed by: 1.5t?r?3.0t, where t is the thickness of the conductive structure (109).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Fumihiro Arakawa, Yasuhiko Ishii, Daisuke Hashimoto, Yukihiro Kyoden, Eiji Ohishi
  • Patent number: 7589285
    Abstract: A magnetic shield panel includes a magnetic shield member made of magnetic material; and a metallic plate or a translucent plate member, wherein the magnetic shield member is attached to the metallic plate or the translucent plate member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: Nippon Steel & Sumikin Coated Sheet Corporation
    Inventors: Morihiro Matsumoto, Yuji Okuzaki, Jiroh Mino, Yoneo Yamada, Takeshi Saito, Takubi Hamano
  • Patent number: 7459641
    Abstract: An optical filtering/electromagnetic screening structure for being joined to at least one transparent substrate, especially made of glass. The structure includes at least two plastic sheets and including, or intended to be joined to the sheets, a conducting electromagnetic screening element. At least one sheet is made of a thermoplastic, the other sheet constitutes a sheet for covering the conducting element or the thermoplastic sheet, and either one or both of the two sheets incorporate at least one mineral pigment or at least one organic dye to produce, in respect of the structure, an orange filter for light of wavelength centered on 590 nm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: Saint-Gobain Glass France
    Inventor: Georges Zagdoun
  • Patent number: 7435958
    Abstract: A structure of an electron beam apparatus having shielding properties for shielding against an environmental magnetic field is provided. The electron beam apparatus comprises a mirror barrel for housing a magnetic lens for converging an electron beam onto a specimen and a specimen chamber for housing the specimen, wherein a non-magnetic material having conductivity is used as a material for at least one of the mirror barrel and a main body of the specimen chamber. The material for the mirror barrel or the main body of the specimen chamber is an aluminum alloy and a thickness of a sidewall of the mirror barrel or the main body of the specimen chamber is 10 mm or more. A magnetic plate having a thickness smaller than that of the sidewall of the mirror barrel or the main body of the specimen chamber is provided on an inner sidewall of the mirror barrel or the main body of the specimen chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Tsuyoshi Inanobe, Sho Takami, Yoichi Ose, Katsuhiro Sasada
  • Publication number: 20080123315
    Abstract: A plasma display apparatus comprises plasma display panel and a display filter. The plasma display panel that receives a driving voltage through a scan electrode, a sustain electrode, and data electrodes to emit light. The display filter provided over the plasma display panel. The display filter comprises a base layer and an electromagnetic shielding layer positioned over the base layer. The electromagnetic shielding layer comprises an effective region in which a first mesh pattern is formed and a non-effective region in which a second mesh pattern having a larger width than the width of the first mesh pattern is formed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2007
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Applicant: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Dongoh SHIN, Kyungku KIM, Namseok KANG
  • Patent number: 7304250
    Abstract: An electromagnetic shielding sheet 1 includes: a transparent base 11, and at least an adhesive layer 13, an antirust layer 25A and a mesh metal layer 21 formed on one of the surfaces of the base. A blackened layer 23A is sandwiched between the mesh metal layer 21 and the antirust layer 25A. At least openings 105 of the mesh metal layer 21 are filled up with a resin such that the mesh metal layer 21 has a substantially flat surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Fumihiro Arakawa, Yasuhiko Ishii, Daisuke Hashimoto, Yukihiro Kyoden, Eiji Ohishi
  • Patent number: 7211741
    Abstract: A plasma display device including a protective layer disposed adjacent to a front surface of a plasma display panel, a chassis base, wherein a front surface of the chassis base is disposed adjacent to a rear surface of the plasma display panel, circuit units disposed on a rear surface of the chassis base and a conductive member that electrically connects the protective layer to the chassis base, wherein the protective layer serves to filter electromagnetic radiation emitted from the plasma display panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Assignee: Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sok-San Kim, Tae-Kyoung Kang