Membrane switches configured to sense pressure applied from compliant and rigid objects

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 12009159
APP PUB NO 20220328259A1
SERIAL NO

17228991

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A pressure-activated membrane switch and methods of use are provided. The pressure-activated membrane switch includes an electrically-conductive membrane, and a compliant conductive material having an electrically-conductive inner surface, wherein contact between the electrically-conductive membrane and the electrically-conductive inner surface of the compliant material is configured to cause an electrical circuit, of which the switch is a part, to close. The pressure-activated membrane switch further includes a plurality of spacers dispersed between the electrically-conductive membrane and the compliant conductive material. The plurality of spacers form one or more gaps between the electrically-conductive membrane and the compliant conductive material, and, with an application of pressure against the compliant conductive material, the compliant conductive material is configured to deform between the one or more gaps to contact the electrically-conductive membrane.

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XEROX CORPORATION201 MERRITT 7 P O BOX 4505 NORWALK CT 06851-1056

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Burgess, Kylee Rae Sunnyvale, US 2 3
McKay, Abraham Baldwin Oakland, US 2 3
Piedrahita, Miguel Alberto Palo Alto, US 2 3
Santos, Daniel Oliveira San Francisco, US 6 69
Scott, Jeffrey Michael Martinez, US 4 11
Veres, Janos San Jose, US 57 610
Waugh, Wesley A Sunnyvale, US 2 3
Wesolowski, Trevor Kemps Oakland, US 2 3
Wong, Michael K Sunnyvale, US 28 859

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