US3093719A
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Method of forming clean iron-lead telluride high temperature pressure contacts
Assignee: Texas Instruments Inc
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Filing: 1961-04-07
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Granted: 1963-06-11
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Expires: 1981-04-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Miller Donald Piguet
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 17:57
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01B; H01B1/00; H10; H10N; H10N10/00; H10N10/80; H10N10/82
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
THE METHOD OF CLEANING AND BONDING THE CONTACTING FACES OF A METAL CONTACT ELECTRODE AND AN ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR OF THERMOELECTRIC MATERIAL, WHICH INCLUDES THE STEPS OF, POSITIONING THE CONTACTING FACES IN CLOSELY SPACED RELATION, CLEANING THE CONTACTING FACE OF THE ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR IN A VACUUM BY HEAT RADIATING FROM THE CONTACT ELECTRODE TO SUBLIME A SMALL AMOUNT OF MATERIAL FROM THE CONTACTING FACE OF THE ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR, AND PRESSING THE CONTACTING FACES TOGETHER WHILE MAINTAINING THE VACUUM TO BOND THE FACES TOGETHER BY HEAT PROVIDED BY THE CONTACT ELECTRODE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
89 words
THE METHOD OF CLEANING AND BONDING THE CONTACTING FACES OF A METAL CONTACT ELECTRODE AND AN ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR OF THERMOELECTRIC MATERIAL, WHICH INCLUDES THE STEPS OF, POSITIONING THE CONTACTING FACES IN CLOSELY SPACED RELATION, CLEANING THE CONTACTING FACE OF THE ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR IN A VACUUM BY HEAT RADIATING FROM THE CONTACT ELECTRODE TO SUBLIME A SMALL AMOUNT OF MATERIAL FROM THE CONTACTING FACE OF THE ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR, AND PRESSING THE CONTACTING FACES TOGETHER WHILE MAINTAINING THE VACUUM TO BOND THE FACES TOGETHER BY HEAT PROVIDED BY THE CONTACT ELECTRODE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-06-10 | 1966-12-10 | 1967-06-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-06-10 | 1970-12-10 | 1971-06-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-06-10 | 1974-12-10 | 1975-06-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |