Spacers, spacer units, image display panels and methods for making and using the same
US5834891A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 18, 1996 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 18, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J2329/864
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides image display panels, spacers and spacer units for the same and methods for making and using the same. The spacer units include an assembly having a first layer of generally parallel fibers positioned to form intersections with generally parallel fibers of a second layer. At least one fiber of the first and/or second layer includes a bonding agent at the corresponding intersection. The intersections form passageways which permit the passage of energy therethrough between the emitter and the display of an image display panel. A sealing frame is positioned about and engages the periphery of the spacer, the emitter and the display. The sealing frame has a deformable sealing material for providing an essentially sealed region between the spacer, emitter and display. Methods of making and using such spacers in image display panels and spacers including a fiber protectorant are also included in the present invention.
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