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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 18, 2012
Filed:
May. 28, 2009
Davis-dang H. Nhan, Appleton, WI (US);
Thomas Michael Ales, Neenah, WI (US);
Thomas David Ehlert, Neenah, WI (US);
Sudhanshu Gakhar, Neenah, WI (US);
Davis-Dang H. Nhan, Appleton, WI (US);
Thomas Michael Ales, Neenah, WI (US);
Thomas David Ehlert, Neenah, WI (US);
Sudhanshu Gakhar, Neenah, WI (US);
Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc., Neenah, WI (US);
Abstract
Presented is a variety of products and apparatuses employing a conductive nonwoven web. Products and apparatuses include an RFID system, a radiofrequency shielding system, a flexible electronic circuit component, a heating element, an antenna, an electromagnetic energy shield, a membrane switch, a keypad, and a packaging system. In one embodiment, the conductive nonwoven web contains conductive carbon fibers in combination with pulp fibers and/or synthetic fibers. Electric pathways are formed into the conductive material using ultrasonic energy. The electric pathways can be used to produce various electronic devices.