Water lock to prevent water ingress
US10364002B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 20, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 30, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC02F2303/20
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention provides an element (210) comprising: (i) an electrical component (1220); (ii) an optical medium (270) comprising medium material (275) comprising a silicone transmissive for one or more of UV radiation and visible radiation, wherein the electrical component (1220) is embedded in the optical medium (270); (iii) an electrical connector (510) for functionally coupling the electrical component (1220) external to the optical medium (270), wherein the electrical connector (510) is embedded in the optical medium (270) over at least part of its length; and (iv) a water barrier (530) at least partly embedded in the optical medium (270) and configured to enclose at least part of the electrical connector (510).
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