公开(公告)号：US5828363A

公开(公告)日：1998-10-27

申请号：US912733

申请日：1997-08-18

Applicant: Stuart I. Yaniger ,  Mark C. Pickett

Inventor： Stuart I. Yaniger ,  Mark C. Pickett

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G05G9/047 ,  G06F3/033 ,  G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G05G9/047 ,  G05G2009/0474 ,  G05G2009/04762 ,  H01H2239/078

Abstract: A thermally stable, mass-producible pointing device (10) producing an analog signal proportional to an applied force comprises actuator (20), including an arm (22) and a force transfer member (26), a connector (44), and a sensor (50). The connector maintains the force transfer member in contact with the sensor yet allows the force transfer member to change dimensions with ambient temperature without inducing stresses detectable by the sensor. In a preferred embodiment, the connector comprises an elastomeric adhesive and the sensor comprises a force-sensing resistor. The force transfer member is prevented from coming out of the assembly either by a retainer (12) comprising a shell or a potting compound retaining the force transfer member but permitting thermal expansion or contraction of the force transfer member. The force transfer member typically has a rounded or bevelled bottom surface (28) so the actuator rocks under an applied force. The area of the bottom surface of the force transfer member transferring the force changes as the actuator rocks, and the force is transferred to the sensor at a single contiguous area whose position changes in response to a change in force.

Abstract translation: 产生与所施加的力成比例的模拟信号的热稳定的大规模生产的定点装置（10）包括致动器（20），包括臂（22）和力传递构件（26），连接器（44）和 传感器（50）。 连接器保持力传递构件与传感器接触，但允许力传递构件在环境温度下改变尺寸而不引起传感器可检测的应力。 在优选实施例中，连接器包括弹性体粘合剂，并且传感器包括力感测电阻器。 通过包括保持力传递构件但允许力传递构件的热膨胀或收缩的壳体或灌封构件的保持器（12）防止力传递构件脱离组件。 力传递构件通常具有圆形或倾斜的底表面（28），使得致动器在施加的力下岩石。 传递力的力传递构件的底面的面积随着致动器的变化而变化，并且力在单个连续区域传递到传感器，该位置响应于力的变化而改变其位置。

公开(公告)号：US4806271A

公开(公告)日：1989-02-21

申请号：US13305

申请日：1987-02-11

Applicant: Stuart I. Yaniger ,  Alan G. Macdiarmid ,  Marie Angelopoulos

Inventor： Stuart I. Yaniger ,  Alan G. Macdiarmid ,  Marie Angelopoulos

IPC: C08G73/02 ,  H01B1/12 ,  H01B1/00 ,  H01B1/06

CPC classification number: H01B1/128 ,  C08G73/0266

Abstract: Production of base-type conductive polymers, particularly from the family of conductive polyaniline, by reacting a base-type non-conductive polymer containing carbon-nitrogen linkages, e.g., polyaniline, with a cation donor compound, such as R.sub.2 SO.sub.4, R'SO.sub.2 Cl or R".sub.3 SiCl, where R, R' and R" are alkyl or aryl, such as dimethyl sulfate or tosyl chloride, and forming an electrically conductive polymer in which the R groups of R.sub.2 SO.sub.4, the R'SO.sub.2 groups of R'SO.sub.2 Cl, or the R".sub.3 Si groups of R".sub.3 SiCl are covalently linked to the nitrogen atoms of the polymer.

Abstract translation: 通过将含有碳 - 氮键的碱式非导电聚合物（例如聚苯胺）与阳离子供体化合物（如R 2 SO 4，R'SO 2 Cl）反应制备基质导电聚合物，特别是导电聚苯胺系列的基础导电聚合物 R“3 SiCl，其中R，R'和R”是烷基或芳基，例如硫酸二甲酯或甲苯磺酰氯，并形成导电聚合物，其中R 2 R 2 R，R'SO 2 Cl的R'SO 2基团 ，或R“3 SiCl的R”3 Si基团与聚合物的氮原子共价连接。

公开(公告)号：US5053585A

公开(公告)日：1991-10-01

申请号：US598456

申请日：1990-10-12

Applicant: Stuart I. Yaniger

Inventor： Stuart I. Yaniger

IPC: G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/023 ,  G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/045 ,  G06F3/047 ,  G06F3/048

CPC classification number: G06F3/045 ,  G06F3/023

Abstract: A multipurpose keyboard incorporating an electronic pressure sensing device, a digitizer pad featuring spatial minimization of a pressure contact area capable of locating the leading and trailing edges of the pressure contact area is described. A processor coupled to the electronic pressure sensing device is programmed to sense when various regions on a simple, fully interchangeable template overlay and the underlying electronic pressure sensing device are depressed. The sensed region is associated by the processor with a particular key identification on the template overlay. The variation of the resistance in the digitizer pad enables the processor to detect the actuation of more than one key on the template overlay at the same time, thereby defecting key rollover. A method of fabrication for a multipurpose keyboard is also described.

Abstract translation: 描述了包括电子压力感测装置的多功能键盘，其特征在于能够定位压力接触区域的前缘和后缘的压力接触区域的空间最小化的数字化仪垫。 耦合到电子压力感测装置的处理器被编程为感测何时在简单的，完全可互换的模板覆盖层上和下面的电子压力感测装置上的各个区域被按压。 感测区域由处理器与模板覆盖上的特定键标识相关联。 数位转换器焊盘中的电阻的变化使得处理器能够同时检测模板覆盖层上的多个键的致动，从而导致键盘翻转。 还描述了用于多功能键盘的制造方法。

公开(公告)号：US4963702A

公开(公告)日：1990-10-16

申请号：US308706

申请日：1989-02-09

Applicant: Stuart I. Yaniger ,  James P. Rivers

Inventor： Stuart I. Yaniger ,  James P. Rivers

IPC: G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/045

CPC classification number: G06F3/045

Abstract: A digitizer pad apparatus includes at least one digitizer ply where each digitizer ply has a first and a second resistor strip, each with a resistance gradient along its length, oriented in spaced apart relationship. A plurality of conductor traces are interconnected along the length of each resistor strip to extend toward and be interleaved between each other to define a sensor pad region. Each sensor pad region defines a dimensional direction. A shunt ply is positioned to face the sensor pad region in normally non-conducting relationship so that when a selected area is pressed into contact with the conductor traces, conduction between adjacent conductor traces via the shunt ply will occur in the selected contact area. The selected contact area has a first edge and a second edge opposite the first edge along the defined dimensional direction. A voltage source is coupled across the first resistor strip and a switch is coupled across the ends of the second resistor strip for alternately coupling one end and then the other end of the second resistor strip to a utilization. The voltage and hence the location of the first edge and then the second edge of the contact area along the dimensional direction is thereby determined.

Abstract translation: 数字转换器焊盘装置包括至少一个数字转换器层，其中每个数字转换器层具有第一和第二电阻条，每个电阻条沿着其长度具有以间隔开的关系定向的电阻梯度。 多个导体迹线沿着每个电阻条的长度互连以朝彼此延伸并彼此交错以限定传感器焊盘区域。 每个传感器垫区域定义尺寸方向。 分流层被定位成通常以非导通关系面对传感器焊盘区域，使得当所选择的区域被压入与导体迹线接触时，通过分流层的相邻导体迹线之间的导电将发生在所选择的接触区域中。 所选择的接触区域具有沿着限定的尺寸方向与第一边缘相对的第一边缘和第二边缘。 电压源耦合在第一电阻条上，并且开关耦合在第二电阻条的两端，用于交替地将第二电阻条的一端和另一端耦合到一个利用状态。 由此确定电压，因此确定沿着尺寸方向的接触区域的第一边缘和第二边缘的位置。

公开(公告)号：US5659334A

公开(公告)日：1997-08-19

申请号：US168632

申请日：1993-12-15

Applicant: Stuart I. Yaniger ,  Mark C. Pickett

Inventor： Stuart I. Yaniger ,  Mark C. Pickett

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G05G9/047 ,  G06F3/033 ,  G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G05G9/047 ,  G05G2009/0474 ,  G05G2009/04762 ,  H01H2239/078

Abstract: A thermally stable, mass-producible pointing device (10) producing an analog signal proportional to an applied force comprises actuator (20), including an arm (22) and a force transfer member (26), a connector (44), and a sensor (50). The connector maintains the force transfer member in contact with the sensor yet allows the force transfer member to change dimensions with ambient temperature without inducing stresses detectable by the sensor. In a preferred embodiment, the connector comprises an elastomeric adhesive and the sensor comprises a force-sensing resistor. The force transfer member is prevented from coming out of the assembly either by a retainer (12) comprising a shell or a potting compound retaining the force transfer member but permitting thermal expansion or contraction of the force transfer member. The force transfer member typically has a rounded or bevelled bottom surface (28) so the actuator rocks under an applied force. The area of the bottom surface of the force transfer member transferring the force changes as the actuator rocks, and the force is transferred to the sensor at a single contiguous area whose position changes in response to a change in force.

Abstract translation: 产生与所施加的力成比例的模拟信号的热稳定的大规模生产的定点装置（10）包括致动器（20），包括臂（22）和力传递构件（26），连接器（44）和 传感器（50）。 连接器保持力传递构件与传感器接触，但允许力传递构件在环境温度下改变尺寸而不引起传感器可检测的应力。 在优选实施例中，连接器包括弹性体粘合剂，并且传感器包括力感测电阻器。 通过包括保持力传递构件但允许力传递构件的热膨胀或收缩的壳体或灌封构件的保持器（12）防止力传递构件脱离组件。 力传递构件通常具有圆形或倾斜的底表面（28），使得致动器在施加的力下岩石。 传递力的力传递构件的底面的面积随着致动器的变化而变化，并且力在单个连续区域传递到传感器，该位置响应于力的变化而改变其位置。

公开(公告)号：US4851487A

公开(公告)日：1989-07-25

申请号：US158477

申请日：1988-02-22

Applicant: Stuart I. Yaniger ,  Randy E. Cameron

Inventor： Stuart I. Yaniger ,  Randy E. Cameron

IPC: C08G73/00 ,  C08G73/02 ,  H01B1/12

CPC classification number: H01B1/128 ,  C08G73/024 ,  C08G73/0253 ,  C08G73/0266 ,  C08G73/028

Abstract: Production of base-type conductive polymers, particularly from the family of conductive polyaniline, by reacting a base-type non-conductive polymer containing carbon-nitrogen linkages, e.g., polyaniline, with an anhydride, such as R--SO.sub.2 --O--SO.sub.2 --R', R--CO--O--CO--R', or R--CO--O--SO.sub.2 R', or mixtures thereof, where R and R' are alkyl or aryl, e.g., tosylic anhydride or benzophenone tetracarboxylic dianhydride, and forming an electrically conductive polymer in which the SO.sub.2 R and COR groups are covalently linked to the nitrogen atoms of the conductive polymer and the anion of the conductive polymer is the SO.sub.3 R' or O.sub.2 CR' group.

Abstract translation: 通过使包含碳 - 氮键的基础型非导电聚合物（例如聚苯胺）与诸如R-SO 2 -O-SO 2 - 的酸酐反应制备基础导电聚合物，特别是导电聚苯胺系列， R'，R-CO-O-CO-R'或R-CO-O-SO 2 R'或其混合物，其中R和R'是烷基或芳基，例如甲苯磺酸酐或二苯甲酮四羧酸二酐， 其中SO 2 R和COR基团共价连接到导电聚合物的氮原子并且导电聚合物的阴离子是SO 3 R'或O 2 CR'基团的导电聚合物。

公开(公告)号：US4822638A

公开(公告)日：1989-04-18

申请号：US013306

申请日：1987-02-11

Applicant: Stuart I. Yaniger

Inventor： Stuart I. Yaniger

IPC: C08J7/02 ,  B05D1/32 ,  B05D5/12 ,  C08L79/00 ,  C25D5/54 ,  H01B1/12 ,  H01B5/14 ,  H01B13/00 ,  H01C7/00 ,  H01C17/00 ,  H01F5/00 ,  H01G4/008 ,  H01G7/00 ,  H01L51/30 ,  H05K3/10 ,  B32B3/00 ,  H01B1/00

CPC classification number: H05K3/105 ,  H01B1/128 ,  H01C17/003 ,  H01C7/005 ,  H01F5/003 ,  H01G4/008 ,  H01L51/0035 ,  H01L51/05 ,  H05K2201/0329 ,  Y10T428/24942 ,  Y10T428/31721

Abstract: A process for fabricating an electronic device on a non-conductive polymer substrate, particularly from the family of polyaniline, comprises applying a covalent doping agent, such as an R.sup.+ donor compound, where R is an organic group, e.g., methyl iodide, to a preselected portion of a base-type non-conductive polymer substrate containing carbon-nitrogen linkages, and converting such preselected portion of the polymer substrate to an electrically conductive polymer portion, by covalent linkage of the R groups of such donor compound, to nitrogen atoms of the non-conductive polymer substrate. Electronic devices, such as resistors, capacitors, inductors, printed circuits and the like, can be provided by the invention process, in the form of light-weight polymers containing no metal, and which are stable and wherein the conductive portions are non-diffusing.

Abstract translation: 在非导电聚合物基材上，特别是聚苯胺系列上制造电子器件的方法包括将共价掺杂剂如R +给体化合物（其中R为有机基团，例如甲基碘）施用于 包含碳 - 氮键的碱式非导电聚合物基材的预选部分，并且通过这种供体化合物的R基团的共价连接将聚合物基材的这种预选部分转化为导电聚合物部分， 非导电聚合物基材。 可以通过本发明方法提供诸如电阻器，电容器，电感器，印刷电路等的电子器件，以不含金属的轻质聚合物的形式提供，并且其是稳定的，并且其中导电部分是非扩散的 。

公开(公告)号：US5847639A

公开(公告)日：1998-12-08

申请号：US939335

申请日：1997-09-29

Applicant: Stuart I. Yaniger

Inventor： Stuart I. Yaniger

IPC: G01L1/20 ,  H01C10/10 ,  H01H13/703 ,  H01H13/785

CPC classification number: H01H13/785 ,  G01L1/20 ,  H01C10/10 ,  H01H13/703 ,  H01H2201/028 ,  H01H2209/082 ,  H01H2211/014 ,  H01H2239/078

Abstract: A variable resistance transducer responsive to an applied pressure including a smooth resistive layer on a flexible substrate and deposited thereon by printing or imaging technology, small points of nonconductive or semiconductive material, and resistive interdigitating fingers where in one finger is a wiper so that position on the resistive layer can be sensed.

Abstract translation: 可变电阻传感器，其响应于施加的压力，其包括柔性基板上的平滑电阻层并通过印刷或成像技术沉积在其上，非导电或半导体材料的小点以及电阻性交叉指状物，其中在一个手指中是擦拭器， 可以感测电阻层。

公开(公告)号：US5365671A

公开(公告)日：1994-11-22

申请号：US102568

申请日：1993-08-05

Applicant: Stuart I. Yaniger

Inventor： Stuart I. Yaniger

IPC: G01C9/06 ,  G01C9/14

CPC classification number: G01C9/14

Abstract: A two-axis tilt sensor, or inclinometer (10), uses a spherical reference element (18) floating in an inert fluid (20) and including a magnet (42) to produce an asymmetrical weight distribution. The asymmetrical weight distribution maintains the spherical reference element at a constant orientation with respect to gravity, while the position of the magnet on the spherical reference element with respect to a housing (12) is detected by opposing pairs of Hall effect sensors (22) mounted on the housing. The outputs from opposing pairs of sensors are processed by differential amplifier circuits (80) to determine signals corresponding to the tilt of the inclinometer about the axes.

Abstract translation: 双轴倾斜传感器或倾斜仪（10）使用漂浮在惰性流体（20）中并包括磁体（42）的球形参考元件（18）以产生不对称的重量分布。 不对称的重量分布将球形参考元件保持在相对于重力的恒定取向，而相对于壳体（12）的球形参考元件上的磁体的位置由相对的霍尔效应传感器（22）对安装 在房屋上 来自相对传感器对的输出由差分放大器电路（80）处理，以确定与倾斜仪相对于轴的倾斜相对应的信号。

公开(公告)号：US5302936A

公开(公告)日：1994-04-12

申请号：US941228

申请日：1992-09-02

Applicant: Stuart I. Yaniger

Inventor： Stuart I. Yaniger

IPC: G01L1/20 ,  H01C10/10

CPC classification number: G01L1/20

Abstract: A pressure transducer includes a base ply, a resistance ply disposed on the base ply and at least two spaced apart contacts juxtaposed in relation to the resistance ply whereby at least one of the contacts may be pressed against the surface of the resistance ply. The resistance ply is made by spraying or silk screening a mixture of resin resistive to electrical conduction and a conductive particulate and then curing the composition to form a thin resistance ply having a surface with a multiplicity of micro-protrusions formed by the conductive particulate. The ratio of conductive particulate to resin is such that the mean distance between microprotrusions is greater than about five time the size of the conductive particles. The particles are in the range of about 0.5 to 10 microns and the resin layer is about is 0.4 to 0.8 microns thick.

Abstract translation: 压力传感器包括基底层，设置在基底层上的电阻层和相对于电阻层并列的至少两个间隔开的触点，其中至少一个触点可以压靠在电阻层的表面上。 电阻层通过喷涂或丝网筛选耐电导性树脂和导电颗粒的混合物制成，然后固化组合物以形成具有由导电颗粒形成的多个微突起的表面的薄电阻层。 导电颗粒与树脂的比例使得微突起之间的平均距离大于导电颗粒尺寸的大约五倍。 颗粒在约0.5至10微米的范围内，树脂层约为0.4至0.8微米厚。