Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
174378000 | Flexible | 27 |
20080277156 | EMI SHIELDING CONTAINERS - Embodiments of electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding containers are disclosed according to the present invention. The EMI shielding containers are especially useful for protecting sources of electronic evidence from EMI contamination prior to data extraction. However, the embodiments of EMI shielding containers of the present invention may be used in any context where a wireless device is to be shielded from transmitting or receiving electromagnetic signals. Embodiments of methods of using EMI shielding containers to extract data from electronic devices are also disclosed. | 11-13-2008 |
20090145655 | Electromagnetically shielded cable - An electromagnetically shielded cable includes a shell having an end portion and a shield embedded in the end portion of the shell. A method of forming the electromagnetically shielded cable is also provided. The method includes the steps of inserting the end portion of the shield into a mold, and embedding the end portion of the shield in the shell. In one embodiment, the shell includes a connector extending from the shell and through an opening defined by the shield for embedding the shield in the shell. In another embodiment, the shield is embedded directly in the end portion of the shell. | 06-11-2009 |
20090188712 | Flexible Multilayer Printed Circuit Assembly with Reduced EMI Emissions - A flexible multilayer printed circuit assembly with shield fences. The flexible multilayer printed circuit assembly with multiple conductive layers includes logic ground vias that connect logic ground plane layers together, and shield vias that connect a top and a bottom shield plane layer together. Each of the shield fences is formed between the shield vias on an outside perimeter of each of the conductive layers. Each of the shield fences contains the logic ground vias inside, and also contains each corresponding conductive layer in the horizontal direction to which each layer extends. | 07-30-2009 |
20090229876 | FLEXIBLE WIRING BOARD AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A flexible wiring board includes a first flexible base material with a conductor pattern formed thereon, a second flexible base material disposed adjacent to the first flexible base material and an insulating layer covering the first flexible base material and the second flexible base material. The insulating layer exposes at least one portion of the first flexible base material. A conductor pattern is formed on the insulating layer, and a plating layer is provided connecting the conductor pattern of the first flexible base material and the conductor pattern on the insulating layer. | 09-17-2009 |
20090272571 | CABLING HAVING SHIELDING SEPARATORS - Cabling is provided including a jacket surrounding a core, and a separator positioned in the core. The separator has at least one shield segment defining walls separating the core into a plurality of chambers each configured to receive a plurality of twisted wire pairs. Each shield segment includes a metallic layer and a laminate layer, wherein the laminate layer defines an exposed surface of the wall of the corresponding chamber. | 11-05-2009 |
20100155131 | ELECTRONIC FABRIC AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THEREOF - An electronic fabric for an electronic device, the electronic device comprising a plurality of surfaces, the electronic fabric includes a conductive layer, an adhesive layer and a protective layer. The conductive layer is configured for absorbing electromagnetic interference (EMI) and conduct static electricity from the electronic device when the conductive layer is electrically grounded. The adhesive layer is positioned on the conductive layer, and is configured for adhering the conductive layer to the electronic device. The protective layer is mounted on the adhesive layer, and is configured for protecting the adhesive character of the adhesive layer. The protective layer is separated into many parts corresponding to the plurality of surfaces of the electronic device, and each part can be peeled off separately from the adhesive layer, as the electronic fabric is wrapped on the plurality of surfaces of the electronic device. | 06-24-2010 |
20100181107 | ELECTROMAGNETIC NOISE SUPPRESSION SHEET, FLAT CABLE FOR HIGH-FREQUENCY SIGNALS, FLEXIBLE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD, AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE ELECTROMAGNETIC NOISE SUPPRESSION SHEET - An electromagnetic noise suppression sheet obtained by using combination of a conductive carbon and spinel ferrite particles having a cumulative 50% volume particle diameter of 1 to 10 μm, can exhibit an excellent transmission attenuation power ratio and a reduced return loss in a near electromagnetic field, and is suitable for high-density mounting. The electromagnetic noise suppression sheet of the present invention can be produced by the process of the present invention which includes the steps of applying a coating material in which the conductive carbon and the spinel ferrite particles having a cumulative 50% volume particle diameter of 1 to 10 μm are dispersed, to form a coating film having a thickness of 10 to 100 μm after dried, and subjecting the resulting coating film to thermoforming under pressure. | 07-22-2010 |
20100270070 | ISOLATION - An apparatus and method is provided for isolating a telecommunication device by introducing the device to a first container part of a container, the container having a first container part and a second container part, the first container part being accessed from the second container part through a first seal, the first seal having an open state and a closed state, the second container part being accessed from the environment around the container through a second seal, the second seal having an open state and a closed state. The first container part and second container part, at least in part are formed of a flexible electrical conductor to provide electromagnetic shielding. The method includes the device being introduced to the first container part of the container with the first seal and the second seal in the open state, one or both of the first and second seals then being placed in the closed state to isolate the device from external electromagnetic radiation. | 10-28-2010 |
20100288552 | System and Method for Utilizing Plastic Conductive Gaskets - A system and method for shielding electromagnetic radiation includes an apparatus for shielding electromagnetic radiation. The apparatus includes a conductive surface comprised of electrically-conductive plastic. The apparatus further includes a flexible element comprised of electrically-conductive plastic extending from the conductive surface. The element is operable to contact an adjacent surface abutting the flexible element and form a conductive connection with the adjacent surface. When assembled with other components in a housing, the electrically-conductive surface and the flexible element may form a portion of a Faraday shield. | 11-18-2010 |
20100294559 | ELECTROMAGNETIC SHIELDING METHOD AND ELECTROMAGNETIC SHIELDING FILM - An electromagnetic shielding method includes the steps of disposing a flexible electromagnetic shielding film including a laminate of at least an insulating layer and a conductive metal layer to cover a portion to be electromagnetically shielded on a printed wiring board so that the insulating layer faces the printed wiring board, the conductive metal layer having a higher melting temperature than that of the insulating resin layer; and heating the electromagnetic shielding film to a temperature to melt and contract the insulating layer, thereby bonding the conductive metal layer to a grounding conductor of the printed wiring board and electrically connecting the conductive metal layer to the grounding conductor. The heating temperature is higher than the melting temperature of the insulating layer and lower than the melting temperature of the conductive metal layer. | 11-25-2010 |
20110162879 | ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE FOAM EMI SHIELD - An EMI shield having at least one compartment for enclosing circuitry of an electronic device. The shield includes a resilient layer of a thermoformable, electrically-conductive foam, the layer having first surface and a second surface defining a thickness dimension therebetween, and the layer having an interior portion surrounded by a perimeter portion. The interior portion of the layer is compressed through the thickness dimension thereof to form a top wall portion of the shield, with the thickness dimension of the perimeter portion extending downwardly from the top wall portion to form a side wall portion of the shield which together with the top wall portion defines at least a portion of the compartment. | 07-07-2011 |
20120228020 | Electromagnetically Shielded Enclosure With Operable Interfaces - An electromagnetically shielded enclosure with operable interfaces that is portable and lightweight. The electromagnetically shielded enclosure has operable interfaces including a tactile interface through the shielding material and optionally a shielded tactile window for viewing of a secured electronic device and also for operating the secured electronic device should it have a touch screen. An internal frame is optionally provided that prevents conductive interference of a secured electronic device touch screen by the shielded tactile window. An input/output assembly is further provided to allow signals and power to be brought in or out of the enclosure to connect with the secured electronic device without compromising radio silence. | 09-13-2012 |
20120261181 | ELECTROMAGNETIC SHIELDING METHOD AND ELECTROMAGNETIC SHIELDING FILM - An electromagnetic shielding method includes the steps of disposing a flexible electromagnetic shielding film including a laminate of at least an insulating layer and a conductive metal layer to cover a portion to be electromagnetically shielded on a printed wiring board so that the insulating layer faces the printed wiring board, the conductive metal layer having a higher melting temperature than that of the insulating resin layer; and heating the electromagnetic shielding film to a temperature to melt and contract the insulating layer, thereby bonding the conductive metal layer to a grounding conductor of the printed wiring board and electrically connecting the conductive metal layer to the grounding conductor. The heating temperature is higher than the melting temperature of the insulating layer and lower than the melting temperature of the conductive metal layer. | 10-18-2012 |
20120292095 | Methods And Systems For Providing Inflatable Lightweight Shielded Enclosures - An inflatable, lightweight shielded enclosure that includes one or more inflatable, lightweight shielded beams arranged to support a shielded material, and an inflatable, lightweight shielded connection system for connection to a control system is provided along with related methods. The enclosure may have a weight of approximately twenty-one pounds, and provide an attenuation of 70 dB to 80 dB for a 1 GHz signal. | 11-22-2012 |
20130014983 | DEVICE CONTACTOR WITH INTEGRATED RF SHIELDAANM Korson; Michael PatrickAACI PlanoAAST TXAACO USAAGP Korson; Michael Patrick Plano TX USAANM Guidry; David WalkerAACI RowlettAAST TXAACO USAAGP Guidry; David Walker Rowlett TX US - An apparatus includes a device contactor having an integrated radio frequency (“RF”) shield and a gasket coupled to a first surface of the device contactor. When the device contactor is removably attached to a printed circuit board (“PCB”), the gasket contacts the PCB, and the RF shield and the gasket form a Faraday cage that shields a device under test and/or circuitry associated with the device under test from RF noise. | 01-17-2013 |
20130126228 | Radio Frequency Identification Protective Liners for Clothing, Bags and Carrying Gear - A carrying apparatus for carrying and shielding portable wireless transponders. A flexible, thin liner capable of blocking electromagnetic radiation is attached to the interior of a carrying apparatus such as a purse, pocket or wallet. By placing portable wireless transponder into the apparatus, the transponder is shielded from being read by an RFID base station. | 05-23-2013 |
20130153287 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE ENCLOSURE - An electronic device enclosure includes a first cover, a second cover located below the first cover, and a bracket for receiving a disk drive. The second cover defining a hole and comprising a shielding panel covering the hole. The shielding panel is deformable to expose the hole, for the disk drive inserting into or being removed out of the bracket. | 06-20-2013 |
20130199835 | EMI SHIELDING MEMBER, PARTICULARLY SUITABLE FOR SHIELDING OF MODULE CAGES - A receptacle assembly includes a hollow conductive cage with a front end and an opening to an interior portion of the cage. The opening is configured to receive a module assembly therein. The cage has a bottom with a bottom opening communicating with the interior portion, and the bottom is configured to be joined to a circuit board. A layered EMI shield member is provided between the bottom of the cage and the circuit board and the shield member extends completely around the bottom opening of the cage. The EMI shield member is formed as a flexible, low-cost assembly that utilizes a pair or insulative layers that flank a conductive layer. | 08-08-2013 |
20130220694 | Thin Pocket Liner and Pad for Protection Against Electromagnetic Exposure when Carrying and/or Using Electronic Devices - This patent application is associated with the provisional patent applications No. 61/634,254 and No. 61/634,255 which claims the filing date of Feb. 27, 2012. This patent application is for a device which can be described as a pocket liner (and pad) designed to protect individuals from close contact to electromagnetic exposure when they carry (or using) their electronic devices close to their bodies. Studies have shown that exposure to excess electromagnetic radiation has harmful effects to humans. This device is designed to protect the user from those effects by significantly reducing exposure to electromagnetic energy from personal electromagnetic devices with minimal interference to the normal operation of the electronic device. In some realizations, the device is designed to also protect users from thermal exposure. | 08-29-2013 |
20130277101 | Portable Electromagnetic Interference Shield with Flexible Cavity - An electromagnetic interference shield having a main enclosure and at least one auxiliary enclosure. The auxiliary enclosure in the main enclosure and an interior that is continuous with each other. The auxiliary enclosure is made of elastic Faraday material. The outer layer and inner layer may be transparent to view the electronic device. An auxiliary cable with filtering mechanisms may be provided inside a sleeve to allow access and transfer of data from the electronic device while still in the main enclosure. | 10-24-2013 |
20130333937 | GRAPHENE BASED STRUCTURES AND METHODS FOR SHIELDING ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION - Electromagnetic interference shielding structures and methods of shielding an object form electromagnetic radiation at frequencies greater than a megahertz generally include providing highly doped graphene sheets about the object to be shielded. The highly doped graphene sheets may have a dopant concentration greater than >1e10 | 12-19-2013 |
20140008118 | SHIELDING APPARATUS AND CABINET WITH SAME - A cabinet includes a chassis and an electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding apparatus. The shielding apparatus includes a bracket installed to a first end of the chassis, a shaft rotatably installed in the bracket, and a shielding member reeled about the shaft. The shielding member includes a first end fixed to the shaft, and a second end opposite to the first end and forming a holder. A second end of the chassis forms a latch opposite to the bracket for engaging with the holder. The shielding member is made of EMI shielding material, and the shielding member is wound on or let out from the shaft as the shaft rotates. | 01-09-2014 |
20150060129 | Portable Electromagnetic Interference Shield - An electromagnetic interference shield having a main enclosure and optionally at least one auxiliary enclosure. The auxiliary enclosure and the main enclosure have an interior that is continuous with each other. The auxiliary enclosure is made of elastic Faraday material. The outer layer and inner layer may be transparent to view the electronic device. An auxiliary cable with filtering mechanisms may be provided inside a sleeve to allow access and transfer of data from the electronic device while still in the main enclosure. | 03-05-2015 |
20150359147 | TRANSPARENT ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SHIELD - 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. | 12-10-2015 |
20150382517 | RF AND EMF METER SHIELD - A flexible barrier or shield protecting consumers from RF and/or EMF Radiation emitted by electronic wireless devices such as “Smart Meters” is disclosed. The invention is configured to enclose un-shielded portions of electronic wireless devices such as “Smart Meters” to protect consumers from stray radiation that could potentially hurt them physically. The invention includes at least one metallic material creating a natural barrier providing attenuation properties aiding in the reduction of the emission of Radio Frequency Radiation and Electro Mechanical Frequency Radiation, and preferably an elastic type material for adjusting the size of the barrier shield to allow it to be secured firmly on electronic, electromechanical and wireless devices. The invention does not require tools or physical alterations to install on a variety of device sizes for easy universal installation, and is comparatively lighter in weight inexpensive to manufacture and ship. | 12-31-2015 |
20160066482 | SHIELD INSTALLED ON PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD - A shield is provided. The shield includes a shield frame surrounding an electronic component mounted on a printed circuit board and a shield cover partially coupled to the shield frame. The shield frame includes a column part mounted on the printed circuit board and a bending part bent from an upper end portion of the column part. An angle between both end portions of the bending part is smaller than about 90 degrees. | 03-03-2016 |
20160157395 | Seawater Faraday Cage | 06-02-2016 |