US6667435B1
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Magnetic gasket for fastening electronic components
Assignee: Intel Corp
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Filing: 1998-03-27
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Granted: 2003-12-23
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Expires: 2018-03-27
Abstract
Abstract A magnetic gasket that fastens together components in an electronic device. An adhesive, such as a pressure sensitive adhesive, is attached to a magnetic strip. An electrically conductive gasket, such as a soft foam core with a conductive fabric wrap, is also attached to the magnetic strip. The adhesive attaches the magnetic gasket to one component, and the magnetic strip holds another metallic component firmly in place. This compresses the electrically conductive gasket, filling the gap between the components with an electrical connection that reduces EMI.
Inventors
- 👤 Roger A. French
- 👤 Ezra T. Peachey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 10:15
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K9/00; H05K9/0007; H05K9/0015; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S277/00; Y10S277/92; Y10S277/935; Y10S277/944
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
A magnetic gasket to fasten together components in an electronic device, comprising: magnetic strip with an essentially rectangular crosssection having a first, second, third, and fourth sides, with said first and third and second and fourth sides respectively opposed to each other, said second side being substantially perpendicular to said first side; an adhesive layer attached to the first side of said magnetic strip; and an electrically conductive gasket made of a deformable material that extends beyond said opposed first and third sides attached to the second side of said magnetic strip.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
A magnetic gasket to fasten together components in an electronic device, comprising: magnetic strip with an essentially rectangular crosssection having a first, second, third, and fourth sides, with said first and third and second and fourth sides respectively opposed to each other, said second side being substantially perpendicular to said first side; an adhesive layer attached to the first side of said magnetic strip; and an electrically conductive gasket made of a deformable material that extends beyond said opposed first and third sides attached to the second side of said magnetic strip.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
The magnetic gasket of claim 1 , wherein said adhesive layer is configured to adhere to a first component and said magnetic strip to magnetically adhere to a second component with said electrically conductive gasket is configured to electrically connect the first component with the second component.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The magnetic gasket of claim 1 , wherein said magnetic strip is flexible.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The magnetic gasket of claim 1 , wherein said adhesive layer is made of a pressure sensitive adhesive.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The magnetic gasket of claim 1 , wherein said electrically conductive gasket is made of a soft foam core with a conductive fabric wrap.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
The magnetic gasket of claim 1 , wherein said first and third sides form long edges of the rectangular cross section and the second and fourth sides form short edges of the rectangular cross section.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The magnetic gasket of claim 1 , wherein the adhesive layer covers substantially all of said first side.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
113 words
A magnetic gasket to fasten together components in an electronic device, comprising: magnetic strip with an essentially rectangular crosssection having a first, second, third, and fourth sides, with said first and third and second and fourth sides respectively opposed to each other, said second side being substantially perpendicular to said first side; an electrically conductive layer on said magnetic strip, the electrically conductive layer conductively connecting said first and third sides of said magnetic strip; and an electrically conductive adhesive layer attached to said electrically conductive layer at said first side of said magnetic strip, said adhesive layer being located on a surface of said electrically conductive layer away from said magnetic strip.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
113 words
A magnetic gasket to fasten together components in an electronic device, comprising: magnetic strip with an essentially rectangular crosssection having a first, second, third, and fourth sides, with said first and third and second and fourth sides respectively opposed to each other, said second side being substantially perpendicular to said first side; an electrically conductive layer on said magnetic strip, the electrically conductive layer conductively connecting said first and third sides of said magnetic strip; and an electrically conductive adhesive layer attached to said electrically conductive layer at said first side of said magnetic strip, said adhesive layer being located on a surface of said electrically conductive layer away from said magnetic strip.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
The magnetic gasket of claim 8 , wherein said electrically conductive layer surrounds said magnetic strip.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
The magnetic gasket of claim 8 , wherein said electrically conductive layer is plated, painted or coated on said magnetic strip.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
The magnetic gasket of claim 8 , wherein said electrically conductive layer is a conductive net, fabric, foil or film.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
13 words
The magnetic gasket of claim 8 , wherein said magnetic strip is flexible.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
16 words
The magnetic gasket of claim 8 , wherein said adhesive layer comprises a pressure sensitive adhesive.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
22 words
The magnetic gasket of claim 8 , wherein the adhesive layer covers substantially all of the surface of said electrically conductive layer.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
55 words
A magnetic gasket to fasten together a first component and a second component in an electronic device, comprising: a magnetic strip; an adhesive layer attached to said magnetic strip; and an electrically conductive gasket attached to said magnetic strip, said electrically conductive gasket being configured to electrically connect the first component to the second component.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
55 words
A magnetic gasket to fasten together a first component and a second component in an electronic device, comprising: a magnetic strip; an adhesive layer attached to said magnetic strip; and an electrically conductive gasket attached to said magnetic strip, said electrically conductive gasket being configured to electrically connect the first component to the second component.
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