Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company

Roger K Westerberg

Roland W Rubertus

Peter J Zarembo

Richard L Jacobson

Frank R Jeffrey

Gregory J Foster

Thomas J Brace

John E Nelson

Steven P Belletire

Alan E Smither

A universal lattice assembly for use in a magnetic-type electronic article surveillance system is disclosed which comprises a frame formed of two identical molded plastic half-shells, a metal chassis within which specific electronic sub-assemblies may be positioned and a coil assembly including a field-producing coil and a detector coil. The frame includes a substantially continuous series of tabs and notches which are positioned to be inter-connected as the half-shells are pressed together, the resulting assembly becoming dimensionally rigid, thus firmly anchoring a coil assembly in place, preventing any relative movement as the assembled unit may be jostled in operation.

Universal lattice for magnetic electronic article surveillance system

Electronic article surveillance interrogation panel unit

Electronic article surveillance unit

A universal lattice assembly for use in a magnetic type electronic article surveillance system is disclosed which comprises a frame formed of two identical molded plastic half-shells, a metal chassis within which specific electronic sub-assemblies may be positioned and a coil assembly including a drive coil and a sense coil. The housing is adapted to enclose and to interlock and index the chassis, while also rigidly anchoring the coil assembly within an extensive cavity to prevent unwanted movement of the coil. A null adjustment mechanism within the frame enables a slight precise displacement of a coil to enble nulling of the two coils with respect to each other. Upon insertion of the coil assembly and chassis within the half-shells, the two are permanently pinned and bonded together to form an exceptionally rigid and durable composite lattice.

Universal lattice for magnetic-electronic article surveillance system

A system for the simultaneous deposition of different coatings onto a thin web within a large volume vacuum chamber is disclosed which chamber is provided with a plurality of deposition chambers in which the different layers are deposited onto the film as its moves from a supply roll to a finished take-up roll of coated web. The deposition chambers provided within the large vacuum chamber are provided with separate seals which minimize back diffusion of any dopant gas from adjacent deposition chambers.

Multi-chamber deposition system

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Cottage Grove, MN, United States of America

Roger K Westerberg