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Method for making a resistor using resistive foil

US6671945B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 20, 2002
Grant dateJan 6, 2004
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Expiry dateApr 14, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49099
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fast heat rise resistor comprising a substrate, a foil bridge on the surface of the substrate, the foil bridge having an elevated portion and a contact portion, the elevated portion above the substrate, the contact portion in contact with the substrate, a conductive layer attached to the contact portion of said foil bridge. The activation energy and/or response time is reduced as the foil bridge is suspended over the substrate. Another aspect of the invention include a method of manufacturing the foil bridge and application to autoignition vehicle airbags.

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