Patent · US Expired

Electronics enclosure having an interior EMI shielding and cosmetic coating

US6809254B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 18, 2002
Grant dateOct 26, 2004
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Expiry dateJun 18, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K5/0243
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An enclosure for housing circuitry of an electronic device including at least one enclosure part, and a shielding layer on the part. The enclosure part has an exterior surface and an opposing interior surface defining a wall therebetween, and is formed of a plastic material which is generally transparent. The shielding layer is provided to cover at least a portion of the interior surface of the enclosure part. The layer is formulated to provide EMI shielding for the circuitry housed within the enclosure, and as coated or otherwise applied to the interior surface is visually perceptible through the exterior surface of the enclosure part for enhancing the cosmetic appearance of the enclosure.

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