In-plane bent printed circuit boards
US8840271B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 24, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49002
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In certain embodiments there is provided a blank for a printed circuit board and methods pertaining to same. In some embodiments, the blank is provided in a generally straight configuration and is capable of being deformed in-plane into a bent configuration, such as, but not limited to, a generally ring-shaped configuration, a generally square shape, or a generally S-shape. In some embodiments, the PCB is used with a lighting fixture and is populated with light emitting diodes.
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