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Viscoelastic material for shock protection in an electronic device

  • US 9,107,298 B2
  • Filed: 08/21/2012
  • Issued: 08/11/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/23/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An electronic device comprising:

  • a housing;

    a component positioned within the housing; and

    a boundary element comprising a plurality of layers positioned within the housing adjacent to the component, each of the plurality of layers providing a shock response characteristic different from that of other layers;

    whereinthe combination of the plurality of layers reduces the effects of shock events of varying magnitude on the component; and

    the component positioned adjacent the boundary element is operative to move in at least one direction within the housing during the shock events.

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