US3846260A
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Tantalum pellet system and methods of making and using the same
Assignee: Vishay Sprague Inc
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Filing: 1973-05-18
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Granted: 1974-11-05
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Expires: 1993-05-18
Abstract
Abstract 1. A TANTALUM PELLET SYSTEM COMPRISING A BAR OF COMPOSITE MATERIAL CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF ALUMINUM AND FROM TWO TO FIFTEEN PERCENT ALUMINA BY VOLUME; AND A PLURALITY OF SINTERED TANTALUM PELLETS, EACH SAID PELLET HAVING A TANTALUM WIRE LEAD EXTENDING THEREFROM, EACH SAID LEAD BEING WELDED TO SAID BAR, EACH SAID LEAD LYING ESSENTIALLY AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE MAJOR AXIS OF SAID BAR, ALL SAID LEADS LYING ESSENTIALLY IN ONE PLANE, AND THE CLOSEST SEPARATION BETWEEN EACH SAID PELLET AND SAID BAR BEING 3/8 INCH OR LESS.
Inventors
- 👤 W Bernard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 23:10
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01G; H01G9/00; H01G9/15; B; B23; B23K; B23K11/00; B23K11/16; B23K11/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
A TANTALUM PELLET SYSTEM COMPRISING A BAR OF COMPOSITE MATERIAL CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF ALUMINUM AND FROM TWO TO FIFTEEN PERCENT ALUMINA BY VOLUME; AND A PLURALITY OF SINTERED TANTALUM PELLETS, EACH SAID PELLET HAVING A TANTALUM WIRE LEAD EXTENDING THEREFROM, EACH SAID LEAD BEING WELDED TO SAID BAR, EACH SAID LEAD LYING ESSENTIALLY AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE MAJOR AXIS OF SAID BAR, ALL SAID LEADS LYING ESSENTIALLY IN ONE PLANE, AND THE CLOSEST SEPARATION BETWEEN EACH SAID PELLET AND SAID BAR BEING 3/8 INCH OR LESS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
A TANTALUM PELLET SYSTEM COMPRISING A BAR OF COMPOSITE MATERIAL CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF ALUMINUM AND FROM TWO TO FIFTEEN PERCENT ALUMINA BY VOLUME; AND A PLURALITY OF SINTERED TANTALUM PELLETS, EACH SAID PELLET HAVING A TANTALUM WIRE LEAD EXTENDING THEREFROM, EACH SAID LEAD BEING WELDED TO SAID BAR, EACH SAID LEAD LYING ESSENTIALLY AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE MAJOR AXIS OF SAID BAR, ALL SAID LEADS LYING ESSENTIALLY IN ONE PLANE, AND THE CLOSEST SEPARATION BETWEEN EACH SAID PELLET AND SAID BAR BEING 3/8 INCH OR LESS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-11-04 | 1978-05-06 | 1978-11-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-04 | 1982-05-06 | 1982-11-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-04 | 1986-05-06 | 1986-11-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |