Electricity: electrical systems and devices – Safety and protection of systems and devices – Transient responsive
Reexamination Certificate
2007-01-09
2007-01-09
Jackson, Stephen W. (Department: 2836)
Electricity: electrical systems and devices
Safety and protection of systems and devices
Transient responsive
C361S120000, C361S123000, C361S128000, C361S130000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10881280
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for providing electrostatic discharge protection includes a first conductive trace and a second conductive trace. The first conductive trace defines a first conductive periphery and is deposited on a first surface. The second conductive trace defines a second conductive periphery and is deposited on a second surface. The second surface is spaced apart from the first surface by a gap distance and in parallel relation so that a spark gap is defined by the gap distance between the first conductive periphery and the second conductive periphery.
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Cheung Tim O.
Fregin Douglas Edgar
Jackson Stephen W.
Jones Day
Liang Robert C.
Patel Dharti H.
Pathiyal Krishna K.
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