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Enclosure to prevent fluid ingress of a device having a touch screen interface

US8068331B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20References

26Claims

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Assignees

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc. · US
Roche Operations Ltd. · BM

Inventors

Matthew C. Sauers · Indianapolis, US
Manfred Augstein · Mannheim, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 6, 2006
Grant date	Nov 29, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 30, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG06F2200/1632
WIPO fieldComputer technology
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An electronic device enclosure having an integrated in-mold foil, which prevents fluid ingress around an included display of the electronic device, is disclosed. A portion of the in-mold foil is adapted to the specific contour and profile of the display, thereby allowing a user to use a touch screen interface of the display with no shortcomings. In addition, the in-mold foil protects the display from direct chemical attack, and may provide a liquid-tight seal between a button of the electronic device and the enclosure.

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