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High temperature transducers and housing including fabrication methods
Assignee: Kulite Semiconductor Products Inc
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Filing: 1973-05-07
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Granted: 1976-01-06
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Expires: 1993-05-07
Abstract
Abstract A dielectrically isolated pressure transducer comprises a silicon diaphragm having on a surface thereof at least one piezoresistive sensor mounted in close proximity with a dielectric insulator, the diaphragm is secured about a non-active peripheral area to an annular ring housing by a glass bond fabricated from a glass material having a low melting temperature when compared to ordinary glass.
Inventors
- 👤 Anthony D. Kurtz
- 👤 Joseph R. Mallon, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 11:34
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01L; G01L9/00; G01L9/0041; G01L9/0051; G01L9/0052; G01L9/0055
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
A method for securing a disc-like diaphragm of the type having located on the surface thereof, a dielectrically isolated piezoresistive sensing element, to a silicon annular ring housing, said silicon ring having a substantially lower expansion property than a metal, comprising the steps of: a. mixing a fine powdered solder glass compound with a suspension vehicle to thereby form a frit of a paste-like consistency, b. placing the frit about the top periphery of said silicon annular ring, c. securing the diaphragm in congruency with the annular ring with the sensing element positioned in the aperture, d. heating the structure for a predetermined period at a first elevated temperature to insure full evaporation of said suspension vehicle, e. heating the bonded diaphragm and ring at a second higher temperature for a second period to provide a bond between said diaphragm and said ring, said bond having a crystalline structure, and f. solder glass bonding said silicon annular ring to a second housing of an annular configuration, fabricated from a metal.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
170 words
A method for securing a disc-like diaphragm of the type having located on the surface thereof, a dielectrically isolated piezoresistive sensing element, to a silicon annular ring housing, said silicon ring having a substantially lower expansion property than a metal, comprising the steps of: a. mixing a fine powdered solder glass compound with a suspension vehicle to thereby form a frit of a paste-like consistency, b. placing the frit about the top periphery of said silicon annular ring, c. securing the diaphragm in congruency with the annular ring with the sensing element positioned in the aperture, d. heating the structure for a predetermined period at a first elevated temperature to insure full evaporation of said suspension vehicle, e. heating the bonded diaphragm and ring at a second higher temperature for a second period to provide a bond between said diaphragm and said ring, said bond having a crystalline structure, and f. solder glass bonding said silicon annular ring to a second housing of an annular configuration, fabricated from a metal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method according to claim 1 wherein said first period is for approximately forty-five minutes at a temperature of about 170°F.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method according to claim 1 wherein said second higher temperature is about 800°F and said second period is also about forty-five minutes.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method according to claim 1 wherein said solder glass is of the thermosetting type having a relatively low melting point when compared with ordinary glass.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method according to claim 1 wherein said suspension vehicle is a mixture of nitrocellane and anylacetate.
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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) | 1979-01-05 | 1979-07-07 | 1980-01-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-01-05 | 1983-07-07 | 1984-01-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-01-05 | 1987-07-07 | 1988-01-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |