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Plural layer woven electronic textile, article and method

US7144830B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 8, 2003
Grant dateDec 5, 2006
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Expiry dateApr 26, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T442/3976
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A woven article having plural weave layers comprises a plurality of electrically insulating and/or electrically conductive yarn in the warp and a plurality of electrically insulating and/or electrically conductive yarn in the weft interwoven with the yarn in the warp. An electrical function is provided by one or more circuit carriers disposed in cavities in the plural layer woven article and/or one or more functional yarn in the warp and/or the weft, wherein the circuit carrier and/or functional yarn include an electrical contact for connecting to the electrically conductive yarn in the warp and/or weft.

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