Flexible electrode-bearing article
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1. An electrode-bearing article, comprisinga supporting material;
- an electrode material disposed over said supporting material, including over a region of said supporting material which is subject to flexing in use, rendering said electrode material susceptible to cracking at such region; and
a conductive polymeric material disposed in contact with said electrode material in said region of said supporting material subject to flexing in use, said conductive polymeric material (a) comprising a blend of an intrinsically conducting polymer and a non-conductive polymer and (b) having a Young'"'"'s modulus of less than 100 kg/cm2.
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Abstract
An improved electrode for use in displays, including those of the touchscreen type, has a conductive polymeric material disposed over the electrode material at those regions where the electrode is subject to flexing in use, thereby putting the electrode material at risk of cracking. The conductive polymeric material bridges any cracks which may develop, thus providing electrical continuity.
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1. An electrode-bearing article, comprising
a supporting material; -
an electrode material disposed over said supporting material, including over a region of said supporting material which is subject to flexing in use, rendering said electrode material susceptible to cracking at such region; and a conductive polymeric material disposed in contact with said electrode material in said region of said supporting material subject to flexing in use, said conductive polymeric material (a) comprising a blend of an intrinsically conducting polymer and a non-conductive polymer and (b) having a Young'"'"'s modulus of less than 100 kg/cm2. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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