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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 13, 2002
Filed:
Jul. 28, 2000
John D. Porter, Berkeley, CA (US);
Bob L. Mackey, San Jose, CA (US);
Robert G. Neimeyer, San Jose, CA (US);
Christopher J. Spindt, Menlo Park, CA (US);
David C. Chang, San Francisco, CA (US);
Kris E. Sahlstrom, Santa Cruz, CA (US);
Candescent Technologies Corporation, San Jose, CA (US);
Abstract
A multi-level matrix structure for frictionally retaining a support structure within a flat panel display device. In one embodiment, the present invention is comprised of a multi-level matrix structure. The multi-level matrix structure of the present embodiment is comprised of a first multi-layered structure disposed on an inner surface of a faceplate of a flat panel display device. The multi-level matrix structure of the present embodiment is further comprised of a plurality of substantially parallel spaced apart ridges. In this embodiment, the plurality of substantially parallel spaced apart ridges overlie the first multi-layered structure. Additionally, in this embodiment, the plurality of substantially parallel spaced apart ridges include contact portions for frictionally retaining a support structure in a first direction at a desired location within the flat panel display device.