Electronic functionality in textiles
US11401632B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 6, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K2201/10287
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Examples are disclosed herein that relate to electronically functional textile articles. One example provides a knitted textile article comprising a first conductive thread and a second conductive thread knit into the article in such a manner as to form a conductive junction separated by a gap. The knitted textile article further comprises a knitted surface texture feature formed at a location that defines an opening over the gap, and an electronic component connecting the gap to form a circuit with the first conductive thread and the second conductive thread.
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