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The present invention provides image display panels, spacers and spacer units for the same and methods for making and using the same. The spacer units include an assembly having a first layer of generally parallel fibers positioned to form intersections with generally parallel fibers of a second lay

The present invention provides image display panels, spacers and spacer units for the same and methods for making and using the same. The spacer units include an assembly having a first layer of generally parallel fibers positioned to form intersections with generally parallel fibers of a second layer. At least one fiber of the first and/or second layer includes a bonding agent at the corresponding intersection. The intersections form passageways which permit the passage of energy therethrough between the emitter and the display of an image display panel. A sealing frame is positioned about and engages the periphery of the spacer, the emitter and the display. The sealing frame has a deformable sealing material for providing an essentially sealed region between the spacer, emitter and display. Methods of making and using such spacers in image display panels and spacers including a fiber protectorant are also included in the present invention.

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[ Therefore, I claim:] [1.] A spacer unit, comprising:(a) a spacer for separating and aligning an emitter and a display of an image display panel, the spacer comprising an assembly having a first side and a second side, the assembly comprising:(1) a first layer having a first side and a second side

[ Therefore, I claim:] [1.] A spacer unit, comprising:(a) a spacer for separating and aligning an emitter and a display of an image display panel, the spacer comprising an assembly having a first side and a second side, the assembly comprising:(1) a first layer having a first side and a second side and comprising a plurality of generally parallel, spaced apart fibers; and(2) a second layer having a first side and a second side and comprising a plurality of generally parallel, spaced apart fibers, the second side of the first layer being adjacent to the first side of the second layer, the fibers of the first layer being positioned to form a plurality of intersections with the fibers of the second layer, at least one fiber, selected from the group consisting of the fibers of the first layer and the fibers of the second layer, having a bonding agent applied thereto at an intersection with a corresponding fiber to bond the fiber with the corresponding fiber at the intersection thereof, the assembly having a plurality of passageways between the fibers of the first layer, the fibers of the second layer and the intersections, the passageways being generally perpendicular to the fibers of the first layer and the fibers of the second layer, such that when the assembly is positioned between an emitter and a display of an image display panel at least one of the passageways permits the passage of energy therethrough between the emitter and the display; and(b) a sealing frame positioned about and engaging at least a portion of a periphery of the spacer, the sealing frame having a first end adapted to be positioned adjacent to a portion of the emitter and a second end adapted to be positioned adjacent to a portion of the display, the sealing frame comprising a deformable sealing material, such that when (i) the sealing frame and spacer are positioned between the emitter and the display; (ii) the first end of the sealing material is deformed and positioned adjacent a portion of the emitter; and (iii) the second end of the sealing material is deformed and positioned adjacent a portion of the display, the sealing material provides an essentially sealed region between the spacer, the emitter and the display.