US 7,557,983 B2
Printer wiper for printing on bichromal or multi-colored electronic paper
Gregory P. Schmitz, Los Gatos, Calif. (US)
Assigned to Palo Alto Research Center Incorporated, Palo Alto, Calif. (US)
Filed on Apr. 03, 2008, as Appl. No. 12/62,132.
Application 12/062132 is a continuation of application No. 10/739613, filed on Dec. 18, 2003, granted, now 7,355,783.
Prior Publication US 2008/0180785 A1, Jul. 31, 2008
This patent is subject to a terminal disclaimer.
Int. Cl. G02B 26/00 (2006.01)
U.S. Cl. 359—296 19 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. An electric display system comprising:
an electric display material having two opposing outer surfaces; and
a charge transfer device arranged in operative association with the display material, and having a first component made of a pliable non-conductive material and at least one conductive portion, and a second component configured to support the first component, wherein the second component provides an elastic character to the first component, making it compliant over uneven surfaces while maintaining its original intended shape, the second component configured to become progressively stiffer as deflection increases.