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Method of terminating an EMI shielding gasket

US5996220A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 12, 1998
Grant dateDec 7, 1999
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Expiry dateJun 12, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2913
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Method of terminating at least one end of an EMI shielding gasket having an indefinite length. A resilient core member of an indefinite length is sheathed within an electrically conductive fiber mesh member. A thermoplastic member is incorporated within the conductive fiber mesh member, and then is heated to effect its melting which, in turn, effects the consolidation of at least a portion of the fiber mesh member. The gasket so formed then is terminated to a determinable length having an end through a consolidated portion of the fiber mesh member. The consolidated portion is effective to maintain the integrity of the fiber mesh member at the terminated end.

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