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Abstract

An electrical connecting element for connecting an electrical accessory, such as an antenna or heater provided on a window, to the car circuitry. The connecting element includes at least one flexible sheet having an upper surface and a lower surface. The lower surface of the sheet is at least partially coated with a conductive adhesive. At least one connector is disposed on the upper surface of the sheet for connection to the electrical accessory. At least one conductive trace is disposed on the upper surface of the sheet. In one embodiment, the at least one conductive trace is coupled to the conductive adhesive and the connector. In another embodiment, the connector is coupled to the conductive adhesive. In still another embodiment, a through-hole is disposed in the sheet. The through-hole is filled with a conductive material, wherein the conductive material protrudes from the lower surface of the sheet and the adhesive coated thereon for establishing an electrical contact with the conductive portion. The present invention also relates to a method for electrically coupling the electrical accessory to a car window, including the step of providing a plurality of electrical connecting elements on a carrier web. At least one of the electrical elements is separated from the carrier web and adhesively applied to the window and the electrical accessory is connected to the connector.

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First Claim