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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 14, 2005
Filed:
Jan. 02, 2003
Mark L. Jenson, Zimmerman, MN (US);
Jody J. Klaassen, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Jim Sullivan, Elk River, MN (US);
Charles A. Lemaire, Apple Valley, MN (US);
Richard E. Billion, Apple Valley, MN (US);
Mark L. Jenson, Zimmerman, MN (US);
Jody J. Klaassen, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Jim Sullivan, Elk River, MN (US);
Charles A. Lemaire, Apple Valley, MN (US);
Richard E. Billion, Apple Valley, MN (US);
Cymbet Corporation, Elk River, MN (US);
Abstract
A system includes a thin-film battery and an activity-activated switch. The system is placed on a substrate with an adhesive backing. In some embodiments, the substrate is flexible. Also formed on the substrate is an electrical circuit that includes electronics. The activity-activated switch places the thin-film battery in electrical communication with the circuit and electronics. The battery and the circuit are formed on the substrate and may be comprised of one or a plurality of deposited layers.