IP Library Granted Patent US 6,878,643
Granted Patent B2
US 6,878,643 · App. 10/323,219 · Granted Apr 12, 2005

Electronic unit integrated into a flexible polymer body

Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
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Patent No.
US 6,878,643
App. No.
10/323,219
Granted
Apr 12, 2005
Kind
B2
Abstract

A peel and stick electronic system comprises a silicone body, and at least one electronic unit operatively connected to the silicone body. The electronic system is produce by providing a silicone layer on a substrate, providing a metal layer on the silicone layer, and providing at least one electronic unit connected to the metal layer.

Claims (55)

1. A method of fabricating an electronic apparatus, comprising the steps of:

providing a silicone layer on a matrix,

providing a metal layer on said silicone layer,

providing a second layer of silicone on said silicone layer,

providing at least one electronic unit connected to said metal layer, and

removing said electronic apparatus from said matrix wherein said silicone layer and said second layer of a silicone provide a spherical silicone body.

2. A method of fabricating an electronic apparatus, comprising the steps of:

providing a silicone layer on a matrix,

providing a metal layer on said silicone layer,

providing a second layer of silicone on said silicone layer,

providing at least one electronic unit connected to said metal layer, and

removing said electronic apparatus from said matrix wherein said silicone layer and said second layer of a silicone provide a transparent spherical silicone body containing a solar cell and a MEMS sensor.

3. A method of fabricating an electronic apparatus, comprising the steps of:

providing a silicone layer on a matrix,

providing a metal layer on said silicone layer,

providing a second layer of silicon on said silicone layer,

providing at least one electronic unit connected to said metal layer, and

removing said electronic apparatus from said matrix wherein said at least one electronic unit comprises a MEMS sensor.

4. A method of fabricating an electronic apparatus, comprising the steps of:

providing a silicone layer on a matrix,

providing a metal layer on said silicone layer,

providing a second layer of silicon on said silicone layer,

providing at least one electronic unit connected to said metal layer, and

removing said electronic apparatus from matrix wherein said step of removing said electronic apparatus from said matrix provides a tacky surface on said electronic apparatus.

5. The method of fabricating an electronic apparatus of claim 4 including the step of using said tacky surface to attach said electronic apparatus to an external surface.

6. A method of fabricating an electronic apparatus, comprising the steps of:

providing a silicone layer on a matrix,

providing a metal layer on said silicone layer,

providing a second layer of silicon on said silicone layer,

providing at least one electronic unit connected to said metal layer,

removing said electronic apparatus from said matrix, and

attaching said electronic apparatus to an external surface.

7. A method of fabricating an electronic apparatus, comprising the steps of:

providing a silicone layer on a matrix,

providing a metal layer on said silicone layer,

providing a second layer of silicon on said silicone layer,

providing at least one electronic unit connected to said metal layer,

removing said electronic apparatus from said matrix, and

attaching said electronic apparatus to eyeglasses.

8. A method of fabricating an electronic apparatus, comprising the steps of:

providing a silicone layer on a matrix,

providing a metal layer on said silicone layer,

providing a second layer of silicon on said silicone layer,

providing at least one electronic unit connected to said metal layer,

removing said electronic apparatus from said matrix, and

implanting said electronic apparatus.

9. A method of fabricating an electronic apparatus, comprising the steps of:

providing a silicone layer on a matrix,

providing a metal layer on said silicone layer,

providing a second layer of silicon on said silicone layer,

providing at least one electronic unit connected to said metal layer,

removing said electronic apparatus from said matrix, and

distributing said electronic apparatus.

10. The method of fabricating an electronic apparatus of claim 9 wherein said step of distributing said electronic apparatus comprises distributing said electronic apparatus from an aircraft.

11. The method of fabricating an electronic apparatus of claim 9 wherein said step of distributing said electronic apparatus comprises distributing said electronic apparatus from a vehicle.

Assignments (3)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jun 23, 2008
From: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
To: LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL SECURITY LLC
Reel/Frame 021217/0050 →
CONFIRMATORY LICENSE Recorded May 19, 2004
From: CALIFORNIA, REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF
To: ENERGY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
Reel/Frame 014651/0507 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Dec 18, 2002
From: KRULEVITCH, PETER A.; MAGHRIBI, MARIAM N.; BENETT, WILLIAM J.; HAMILTON, JULIE K.; ROSE, KLINT A.; DAVIDSON, JAMES COURTNEY; STRAUCH, MARK S.
To: REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, THE
Reel/Frame 013598/0841 →
Continuity (1)
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