Static dissipative touch device
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1. A static dissipative touch device for use in combination with electronic equipment for protecting said equipment from electrical damage of the type comprisinga non-conductive base layer;
- an electrically conductive layer applied to said base layer;
grounding means connecting said conductive layer to ground; and
means for applying said device to the housing of said equipment the improvement comprising forming said base layer of a pliant, polymeric material and forming said conductive layer as a static dissipative layer by depositing an electrically conductive polymer material on said base layer as said static dissipative layer.
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Abstract
A static dissipative touch device is provided for discharge of static electricity. The device is attached directly or immediately adjacent to electronic equipment which is susceptible to damage from static electricity. The device is electrically conductive and is readily contacted by the user of the equipment prior to use, to drain off the static electricity and discharge it to ground.
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1. A static dissipative touch device for use in combination with electronic equipment for protecting said equipment from electrical damage of the type comprising
a non-conductive base layer; -
an electrically conductive layer applied to said base layer; grounding means connecting said conductive layer to ground; and means for applying said device to the housing of said equipment the improvement comprising forming said base layer of a pliant, polymeric material and forming said conductive layer as a static dissipative layer by depositing an electrically conductive polymer material on said base layer as said static dissipative layer. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12)
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2. A static dissipative touch device for use in combination with electronic equipment for protecting said equipment from electrical damage, comprising a non-conductive base layer and an electrically static dissipative layer applied to said base layer, wherein the base layer and static dissipative layer are in the form of an elongated, rectangular touch bar, and wherein a leg portion extends from said bar and forms a continuation thereof, the bar and leg providing an offset "T" shaped configuration;
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grounding means connecting said static dissipative layer to ground, said grounding means being connected to said leg portion; and means for applying said device to the housing of said equipment. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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