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Apparatus and method for embedding conductors in a non-planar substrate

US5783008A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 31, 1997
Grant dateJul 21, 1998
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Expiry dateMar 31, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T156/17
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus and a method for embedding conductors in a structure having a signal distribution function associated therewith such as a vehicle instrument panel are disclosed. The apparatus includes an embedding tool which can be positioned in three dimensional space to embed conductors in non-planar surfaces. A method for such embedding is also disclosed.

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