Patent ID: 6278066
Filing Date: 2001-08-21
Classification: H01J,Y10T

Abstract:
A spacer (a) for location between a faceplate structure and a backplate structure of a flat panel display and (b) for resisting external forces exerted on the flat panel display, the spacer comprising:a spacer wall having (a) a first edge surface for being located adjacent the faceplate structure, (b) a second edge surface, opposite the first edge surface, for being located adjacent the backplate structure, (c) a first face surface extending between the edge surfaces, (d) a second face surface opposite the first face surface and extending between the edge surfaces, (e) a first end, and (f) a second end distal from the first end;a first spacer foot located over the first face surface largely at the first end of the spacer wall, wherein the first spacer foot has a pair of opposite support surfaces respectively largely co-planar with the edge surfaces;a second spacer foot located over the first face surface largely at the second end of the spacer wall, wherein the second spacer foot has a pair of opposite support surfaces respectively largely co-planar with the edge surfaces;a first edge electrode located over the first edge surface; anda second edge electrode located over the second edge surface.