Patent ID: 6720719
Filing Date: 2004-04-13
Classification: H01J

Abstract:
A cathode-ray tube comprising an evacuated envelope having therein an electron gun for generating at least one electron beam, a faceplate panel having a luminescent screen with phosphor lines on an interior surface thereof; and a tensioned focus mask, wherein the tensioned focus mask includes a plurality of spaced-apart strands having an insulating material thereon, and a plurality of spaced-apart cross-wires oriented substantially perpendicular to the plurality of spaced-apart strands, the plurality of spaced-apart cross-wires being bonded to the insulating material, wherein:the plurality of spaced-apart cross-wires are electrically connected to each other and to a conductor with a resistive coating disposed on at least a portion of an electrically insulative bus bar wherein the resistive coating comprises a composite material including an electrical conductor and an oxide mixed with at least one silicate glass wherein the ratio of said oxide to said electrical conductor is within a range of 4:1 to 10:1 by weight.