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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 13, 1990
Filed:
Jul. 12, 1988
Robert S Dubrow, Redwood City, CA (US);
Christine J Holland, San Mateo, CA (US);
Randolph W Chan, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Albert R Martin, Oakland, CA (US);
Dennis C Siden, Portola Valley, CA (US);
Paul B Germeraad, Menlo Park, CA (US);
Raychem Corporation, Menlo Park, CA (US);
Abstract
This invention provides E.M.I. gaskets for electrically shielding and environmentally sealing the space between two surfaces which comprises a metallic electrically conductive deformable structure adapted for forming electrical contact with said surfaces and/or providing electrical shielding in the space between said surfaces; and a gel material for sealing the space between said surfaces having a cone penetration value of about 100 to about 350 (10.sup.-1 mm) and an ultimate elongation of at least 200% and being present in sufficient amount and positioned to provide environmental seal between said surfaces and to provide environmental protection for said metallic structure. The gel may encapsulate the entire metallic structure so that portions of the metallic structure pierces through the gel when the gasket is installed to make electrical contact. Alternatively portions of the metallic structure may extend beyond the surface of the gel and the gel deforms to cover exposed portions of the metallic structure when the gasket is installed. The gasket of this invention provides moisture seal and is resistant to corrosion.