| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 174351000 | Resilient contacts | 40 |
| 20090050360 | SHIELD ASSEMBLY WITH GASKETS - A shielding assembly ( | 02-26-2009 |
| 20100000781 | Metal-Integral Conductive Rubber Component - A metal-integral conductive rubber component ( | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100243312 | EQUIPMENT CONTAINER RETENTION AND BONDING SYSTEM AND METHOD - An equipment container retention and bonding system including a dagger pin block assembly that includes a mounting dagger pin and a bonding member formed of a compressive electrically conductive material that is retained on a surface of the dagger pin block assembly wherein the bonding member is compressed between the contact surface on the equipment container and the dagger pin block assembly when the fastening mechanism secures the equipment container in the mounting tray to form an EMI/EMC bonding connection between the mounting tray and the equipment container having an electrical resistance of less than 2.5 milli-ohms under vibration and other loading conditions encountered during use of the system. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20130220692 | Hi-Definition Multimedia Interface Gasket with Fingers - An electromagnetic gasket comprises a substantially rectangular sheet having a plurality of resilient fingers on an outer peripheral. The fingers are bent outward and at least four resilient prongs are bent inward to form a passageway that is sized and dimensioned to receive an HDMI connector. When the HDMI connector is inserted through the passageway, the resilient prongs are adapted to urge against top, bottom, and two side surfaces of the shell of the HDMI connector in such a manner to prevent the gasket from disengaging from the HDMI connector. The plurality of resilient fingers extend outward and beyond the top, bottom, and two side surfaces of the shell of the HDMI connector and are adapted to urge against a surface of a faceplate. The plurality of fingers and prongs of the gasket provide a direct grounding path between surfaces of the shell of the HDMI connector and surface of the faceplate. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20140054082 | IMPLEMENTING PRESS-LOCK EMC GASKET WITH ABSORBER - A method and structures are provided for implementing press-lock electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) gaskets. A gasket includes a plurality of fasteners received through a plurality of corresponding mounting apertures in a perforated support surface for precise placement, and retention without adhesives. The corresponding mounting apertures have a diameter smaller than 1/20th of a wavelength of the highest frequency to be suppressed to remain independent of the shielding required. The gasket defines a cavity receiving compliant foam, and includes an absorber. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140216806 | EMI GASKETS WITH PERFORATIONS - According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are disclosed of EMI shields, such as EMI gaskets. In an exemplary embodiment, the gasket includes a body of indefinite length. The gasket also includes a base with a generally flat outer surface, an upright portion extending generally upwardly away from the base, and a tail portion extending laterally away from the base. The base and the upright portion may intersect the tail portion at a fold line. One or more perforations and/or a crease may be along the fold line. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140238735 | SHIELDING CONSTRUCTION AND WIRING HARNESS - Edge portions are formed on a shell fixing portion, disposed in upper and lower positions on the shell fixing portion and formed extending horizontally. Crimp pieces are continuously formed on the edge portions, and the crimp pieces are folded back at the edge portions therealong so as to extend towards a distal end of a cylindrical shell portion. The crimp pieces each have a rectangular flat plate-like shape and disposed facing oppositely corresponding external flat surface portions of the cylindrical shell portion with a predetermined space defined therebetween. The crimp pieces are formed as a crimping applied portion and the cylindrical shell portion is formed as a crimping bearing portion. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20150096799 | DEVICE FOR ATTENUATING PROPAGATION OF ELECTROMAGNETIC EMISSIONS FROM AN ENCLOSURE - A first planar prong adjacent to and parallel with, an exterior of the side of the enclosure. A second planar prong parallel to and spaced from an interior of the side of the enclosure and compress a first compressible gasket against the side of the enclosure. Furthermore, the second planar prong forms a first compartment between a first side of the second planar prong and the interior of the side of the enclosure, parallel to and spaced from an interior of the side of the enclosure. A planar base of the first planar prong and the second planar prong, adjacent to a cover of the enclosure. A first planar member having one end coupled perpendicular to a second side of the second planar prong and support a second compressible gasket in a second compartment formed between the planar member and the cover. | 04-09-2015 |
| 174353000 | Magnetic | 3 |
| 20100276193 | MAGNETIC SHIELDING GASKET AND METHOD OF FILLING A GAP IN AN EMI SHIELDED SYSTEM - Disclosed is a magnetic shielding gasket, comprising a conductive foam substrate exhibiting resilience and recoverability and having a first surface, a magnetic layer attached to said first surface of the conductive foam substrate and wherein the magnetic layer exhibits magnetic permeability, wherein the initial magnetic permeability of the magnetic layer is greater than 1000 @ 0.1 A/m and the maximum magnetic permeability of the magnetic layer is greater than 5000 @ 0.1 A/m. Also disclosed is a method of filling a gap in an EMI shielded system. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20140020946 | Electromagnetically Shielded Enclosure And Double Perimeter Entry Seal - An electromagnetically shielded enclosure that is portable and lightweight with a double perimeter entry seal. The electromagnetically shielded enclosure can be used for applications such as testing and security and can be scaled from a bench top unit to a large field deployed enclosure. The electromagnetically shielded enclosure has a novel entry seal that eliminates the electromagnetic leakage that is common around the entry areas of such enclosures. The entry seal of the electromagnetically shielded enclosure is made up of a door having a first perimeter closure material and a second perimeter closure material and an enclosure opening having a first perimeter closure and a second perimeter closure where the first perimeter closure material aligns with the first perimeter closure and the second perimeter closure material aligns with the second perimeter closure. This double perimeter entry seal provides for electromagnetic isolation within the electromagnetically shielded enclosure. | 01-23-2014 |
| 20140284094 | APPARATUS FOR AN EMP SHIELD FOR PORTABLE DEVICES - An apparatus comprises an electrically conductive sheet material having a transparency. The sheet material being flexible to fold to form a pouch configured to enclose a portable computing device. The sheet material is configured to seal side edges of the pouch with edges of the sheet being in electrical engagement. A sealing member is configured to close an opening of the pouch to enclose the portable computing device within the pouch. The closure member is further configured to create an electrical engagement across the opening of the pouch in which the closed pouch structure mitigates electro-magnetic pulse damage and radio waves in general to the enclosed portable computing device, enables viewing of displays of the enclosed portable computing device, and enables manipulation of controls of the enclosed portable computing device while allowing access through wireless to the outside world. | 09-25-2014 |
| 174354000 | Attaching clip or finger | 6 |
| 20090260870 | Adapter Card Electromagnetic Compatibility Shielding - An electromagnetic shield comprising an electrically conductive frame for establishing electrical contact between a chassis wall and an expansion card mounting bracket. The frame has a plurality of spring fingers interconnected about a perimeter of a central opening in the frame, wherein each spring finger defines a central axis that extends outwardly away from the central opening. The frame may include a substantially planar portion adjacent the central opening in the frame, wherein the plurality of spring fingers incline along the central axis to extend out of the plane defined by the substantially planar portion. The incline of the spring fingers allows a mounting bracket to slide laterally without jamming against the side of a spring finger during installation, removal or side-to-side shifting of the mounting plate. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20110272188 | MID-BOARD MODULE RETENTION AND EMI CAGE - A module retention and electromagnetic interference (EMI) cage has a substantially flat, rectangular metal frame with retaining clip portions and EMI-shielding contact fingers. The frame has surface-mount legs to facilitate surface mounting the cage to the circuit board. An array connector is mounted on the circuit board within a central region of the cage. An electronic module can be inserted or plugged into the cage in conjunction with connecting the module to the array connector. As the module is inserted into the cage, the module resiliently deflects the EMI-shielding contact fingers. At approximately the same time as the connector of the electronic module mates with the array connector, the retaining clip portion mates with a portion of the housing to retain the module in this position. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20120138353 | IMPLEMENTING INCREASED LATCHING FORCE WITH GASKET FOR PERPENDICULAR SURFACES - A method and structures are provided for implementing a latching gasket including an electrically conductive fabric, and a latching clip. The latching clip includes a support member carrying the electrically conductive fabric for radio frequency (RF) connection engagement with a first wall surface. The latching clip includes a first channel-defining member and a second channel-defining member extending downwardly from the support member. The first channel-defining member carries the electrically conductive fabric for radio frequency (RF) connection engagement with a second wall surface received in a channel defined by the first and second channel-defining members. The latching clip includes a latch arm extending outwardly and downwardly from an end of the support member near the second channel-defining member. The second channel-defining member includes an outwardly and upwardly extending plate with at least one latching tab for latching engagement and spring biasing with the latch arm in a closed position of the latching gasket. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20140305689 | EMI ABSORBING SHIELDING CAGE PLUG - A plug for a shielding cage is disclosed and the plug has a unitary body that may be molded as a single piece. The plug has a plug body portion and a handle portion that projects away from the plug body portion. The plug body portion has a plurality of spring arms that extend away from a base member and the spring arms are arranged in pairs and each spring arm is biased outwardly to exert an outward force on the walls of the shielding cage into which it is inserted. The plug is formed from an EMI absorbing material so as to eliminate the need for a separate EMI gasket. | 10-16-2014 |
| 20140360771 | MAGNETIC SHIELDING DEVICE AND WIRE HARNESS - An electromagnetic shielding device includes a conductive sheet that is a sheet-shaped flexible conductive member that can be deformed into a tube shape, and an outer edge portion coupling member that keeps the conductive sheet in a tube shape in a state in which a first outer edge portion and a second outer edge portion of the conductive sheet are joined together, the second outer edge portion being located on the side opposite to the first outer edge portion. For example, a parallel slit group is formed in the conductive sheet, the parallel slit group being constituted by a plurality of slits that extend in a direction that crosses a first direction from the first outer edge portion toward the second outer edge portion and that are lined up in the first direction. | 12-11-2014 |
| 20160081236 | CONDUCTIVE CLIP - A conductive clip according to an aspect of the present invention includes a base portion and plural grip pieces. The plural grip pieces is configured to be able to grip a plate-like portion that is a part of a shield case. The grip piece includes a first portion, a second portion, a third portion, and a convex portion. In at least one press-contacted with the one surface of the plate-like portion and at least one press-contacted with the other surface of the plate-like portion among the plural grip pieces, the first portions and the second portions are provided to face each other with the position of the plate-like portion interposed therebetween, and the third portions are provided at positions where parts of distal end portions of the third portions in the extension direction do not overlap with each other when viewed from a direction perpendicular to the plate-like portion. | 03-17-2016 |
| 174355000 | Strip or metal comb | 3 |
| 20080271916 | GASKETS FOR PROTECTING FINGERPRINT READERS FROM ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE SURGES - According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are provided of gaskets that can protect fingerprint readers from receiving electrostatic discharge surges when a user's finger is placed in contact with the electronic scanning portion of the fingerprint reader. In exemplary embodiments, a gasket can provide an electrically-insulative barrier between the exposed contact points on the sides of the fingerprint reader, the electrostatic discharge, and the electrically-conductive side of the gasket. The gasket can also include an electrically-conductive side that provides a relatively short path to ground for the electrostatic discharge. | 11-06-2008 |
| 20090050361 | GASKETS FOR PROVIDING ENVIRONMENTAL SEALING AND/OR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI) SHIELDING - A gasket generally includes a base member having an inner surface and an outer surface, and a top member having an inner surface and an outer surface. The gasket also has first and second oppositely-disposed lateral members curving generally inwardly relative to each other and connecting the base member to the top member such that a spaced distance separates the base member's inner surface from the top member's inner surface. The first and second lateral members, base member, and top member collectively define a generally trapezoidal profile with four generally rounded corner portions at about the intersections of the first and second lateral members with the base member and top member. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20140182923 | MULTIPLE-LAYERED ELECTROMAGNETIC SHIELDING - An apparatus for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) shielding, the apparatus comprising a first EMC shield with a plurality of substantially parallel interconnected finger elements spaced apart from one another. A second EMC shield with a plurality of substantially parallel interconnected finger elements spaced apart from one another. The first EMC shield coupled to the second EMC shield, wherein at least one finger element of the plurality of finger elements of the first EMC shield is situated between at least two finger elements of the plurality of finger elements of the second EMC shield and in parallel with the at least two finger elements such that a space is formed between the at least one finger element and at least one of the at least two finger elements. | 07-03-2014 |
| 174356000 | Conductive shell with nonconductive core | 7 |
| 20090114438 | Fabric-Over-Foam EMI Gaskets Having Transverse Slits and Related Methods - According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are provided of fabric-over-foam EMI gaskets. In one exemplary embodiment, a fabric-over-foam EMI gasket generally includes a resiliently compressible foam core and an outer electrically-conductive fabric layer. At least one slit extends generally transversely across an upper surface portion of a longitudinally extending region of the gasket. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20120018211 | Conductive Grounding Pad - Compressible grounding pads with two conductor layers separated by a compressible foam layer comprise:
| 01-26-2012 |
| 20140097014 | SURFACE MOUNTING GASKET AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - Disclosed are a surface mount gasket and a method of manufacturing the same. The surface mount gasket includes a laminated sheet comprising a solderable metal layer and a core layer adjoining one surface of the metal layer, and a plating layer surrounding the laminated sheet. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140262471 | Selectively Conductive EMI Gaskets - A fabric over foam electromagnetic interference gasket has a body of indefinite length, and includes a layer of dielectric material thereon. The gasket may be compressed between two substrates and provide electrical conductivity in one axis and EMI shielding and nonconductivity in a perpendicular axis. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20150090486 | Selectively Conductive EMI Gaskets - A fabric over foam electromagnetic interference gasket has a body of indefinite length, and includes a layer of dielectric material thereon. The gasket may be compressed between two substrates and provide electrical conductivity in one axis and EMI shielding and nonconductivity in a perpendicular axis. | 04-02-2015 |
| 174357000 | Metal mesh | 2 |
| 20080245561 | Housing for Shielding from Electromagnetic Interference - Housing for shielding from electromagnetic interference, comprising a first housing component with a first VELCRO-type fastening element and a second housing component with a second VELCRO-type fastening element each made of conductive material, wherein an aperture between the first housing component and the second housing component is closed in an electromagnetically-sealing manner by a third VELCRO-type fastening element made of conductive material. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20130175080 | ELECTRO-MAGNETIC INTERFACE TERMINATION STRUCTURES AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - Compact, high-speed data cable structures that include shielding to protect from electro-magnetic interference (EMI) are disclosed. The cable structures can include the conductors necessary to communicate signals that comply with the HDMI™ standard. The cable structures are formed for use with portable electronic devices and may include specific connectors, such as the 30 pin connector found on many products, such as the iPhone™ from Apple Inc. The cable structures include a micro crimp that enables the cable to be smaller and more than traditional high-speed data cables. The cable structures also include a shield body housing formed from a pair of virtually identical halves that are mated together to form the housing. | 07-11-2013 |
| 174358000 | Polymeric gasket | 13 |
| 20090008147 | Electrically conductive dynamic environmental seal - A seal including a base and a conductor mounted to conduct current from a source disposed on a first side of said base to a sink disposed on a second side of said base. In the illustrative embodiment, the base is annular (ring-shaped) and fabricated of airtight, watertight and/or electrically insulating and/or conductive material such as rubber, Teflon®, silver impregnated Teflon®, or other suitable substance. In the illustrative embodiment, the conductor is a single strip of conductive material and the base has a recess to allow for deflection thereof. In the best mode, plural conductors are mounted within the annular base. Each conductor has a brush at each end thereof. The brushes are provided by a split(s) at the end of each strip effective to create multiple fingertips. Each strip is secured at an angle in a slot in the base and retained further by an anchor. The anchor is integral with the strip and transverse to the longitudinal axis thereof. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090084600 | NANO COATING FOR EMI GASKETS - EMI shielding gaskets prepared by coating a resilient nonconductive core gasket with a coating or ink containing conductive nanoparticles. The coating layer can be applied at a thickness of 10 microns or less to achieve shielding levels comparable to conventional coatings which are typically an order of magnitude thicker. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20120090885 | EMI SHIELDING GASKET - Provided is an electromagnetic interference shielding gasket including an elastomer, and an electrode partially inserted and fixed in the elastomer, and bent along a side surface and a bottom surface of the elastomer. The electrode may be fixed through an adhesive tape to the bottom surface of the elastomer. Coupling force between the elastomer and the electrode is improved, and thus, a removal of the elastomer from the electrode after a mounting process is prevented. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120090886 | EMI SHIELDING GASKET - Provided is an electromagnetic interference shielding gasket, which includes an elastomer, a soldering prevention part disposed in at least one region of a side surface and a bottom surface of the elastomer, and an electrode disposed on the bottom surface of the elastomer. Even when solder cream for attaching the EMI shielding gasket to a printed circuit board is pushed from the bottom surface of the EMI shielding gasket by its surface tension and solder-rising, the solder cream stays in the soldering prevention part without moving upward along the side surface of the EMI shielding gasket. Accordingly, the reliability of soldering can be ensured without sacrificing elastic resilient force of the EMI shielding gasket. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120138354 | Method of preparing conductive gaskets on a chassis, the chassis with conductive gaskets, and method of assembling an electric device including the same - A method of preparing conductive gaskets on a chassis includes steps as follows. A chassis is provided. An elastomer is pasted on an inner surface of the chassis. A conductive film is formed to cover both the inner surface of the chassis and the elastomer. The chassis with conductive gaskets, and a method of assembling an electric device including the same are also provided in the invention. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20120325546 | Hi-Definition Multimedia Interface Gasket - A gasket comprises a main portion having first and second ends, a parallel leg extending perpendicularly from each of the first and second ends, and a step portion extending perpendicularly from each of the other end of the legs. The main portion and leg form an opening that is sized and dimensioned to receive a shell of a connector. A layer of nickel plated metalized nylon fabric wrapped over polyurethane foam. One side of the layer bonds to the interior surfaces of the main portion and leg that form the opening and the other side of the layer is adapted to urge against the shell of the HDMI connector. A section of the layer extends beyond the widths of the main and legs. The section is adapted to urge against a faceplate to maintain an electrical-conductive path between the shell of the HDMI connector and the surface of the faceplate. | 12-27-2012 |
| 20130068519 | LOW FORCE DEFLECTION AND CORROSION RESISTANT EMI GASKET - An EMI shielding gasket having enhanced corrosion protection and force deflection is provided. The gasket has a body formed from an electrically conductive material with outwardly extending projections from one or both surface portions thereof. A non-conductive polymer gel is applied to the spaces between the projections for protection against corrosion. The gasket is particularly adapted for use in external aluminum aircraft surfaces which are exposed to harsh environmental conditions. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130206469 | EMI GASKET ASSEMBLY FOR ANGLED CAGE APPLICATION AND SHIELDING CAGE INCORPORATING SAME - An EMI gasket assembly as used in angled shielding cage applications and includes a gasket frame with an opening that receives the front end of the cage therein. The gasket frame has guides disposed on one side of it that contact the cage and orient it at an angle to the gasket frame. The gasket frame further includes at least a pair of clips that retain a conductive, compressible in place around the frame opening. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20140174813 | NOISE DAMPENING ENERGY EFFICIENT TAPE AND GASKET MATERIAL - A noise dampening tape and gasket material for reducing or preventing unwanted electromagnetic interference from escaping or entering an enclosure. The noise dampening gasket includes an inner core section, a carbon material layer surrounding the inner core section, an insulating layer surrounding the carbon material layer, and a metal shield layer surrounding the insulating layer. The noise dampening tape includes a metal shield layer, an insulating layer adjacent to and in contact with the metal shield layer, a carbon material layer adjacent to and in contact with the insulating layer, and an adhesive layer disposed on a surface of the carbon material layer. A second adhesive layer can be disposed on a surface of the metal shield layer. The carbon fibers can be coated with silicone or polytetrafluoroethylene to enhance mechanical and electrical properties of the carbon material layer. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20140216807 | ELECTROMAGNETIC SHIELDING GASKET AND MANUFACTURE METHOD THEREOF - The present invention provides an electromagnetic shielding gasket and a method for making the same, wherein good electrical conductivity and magnetic diffusivity are achieved by electroplating a layer of Co/Ni alloy according to an appropriate ratio on an open-cell foam, and the gasket can accomplish shielding function for electrical field and magnetic field at the same time. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20150101859 | SEALING ASSEMBLY SYSTEM AND METHOD - An assembly ( | 04-16-2015 |
| 20160021798 | EMI GASKET FOR SHIELDING ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE - The present invention provides a gasket formed by applying an adhesive on four sides of an elastic body of a closed cell polyurethane material, wrapping a copper film around the elastic body other than a bottom bonding surface, forming a coating layer by depositing or plating nickel on a surface exposing the copper film, forming a resin coating layer on the nickel coating layer, and applying a conductive adhesive on the bottom surface. The present invention may drastically decrease thickness of the gasket by using closed cell polyurethane instead of conventional open cell polyurethane and may completely prevent oxidation and corrosion of copper by depositing or plating nickel on the exposed portions of the copper film and coating resin thereon. Furthermore, since a fiber material is not used, conductive powders are not generated, and thus short circuits or malfunctions can be reduced. | 01-21-2016 |
| 20160176497 | IMPROVED FUEL TANK ACCESS DOOR GASKET WITH REINFORCED SEAL | 06-23-2016 |
