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Etched vent screens

US7594846B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 2, 2004
Grant dateSep 29, 2009
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Expiry dateApr 27, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03B21/16
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A vent screen for an electronic device is provided. The vent screen may include a framework formed from an integral substrate, and a plurality of voids formed in the framework. Typically, the voids are formed by etching away portions of the substrate, and are separated from each another by a plurality of separators formed in the framework. The separators may have a width of less than 1 mm.

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