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Method for assembling a base to an electron tube
Assignee: RCA Licensing Corp
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Filing: 1979-01-31
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Granted: 1980-08-12
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Expires: 1999-01-31
Abstract
Abstract After an electron tube is exhausted and sealed, a base is pushed into position on the stem of the tube, the space between the stem and the base, at least around one pin of the tube, is filled with a sealing substance, and then the stem is heated until the sealing substance is at least partially cured by heat from the stem to form a dielectric material.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph J. Piascinski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 02:50
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01J; H01J29/00; H01J29/92; H01J5/00; H01J5/50; H01J5/54; H01J5/58; H01J9/00; H01J9/24; H01J9/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
182 words
A method for assembling a base to the stem of a vacuum electron tube, said stem including a glass wafer and a plurality of electrically-conducting pins therethrough, with one of said pins for carrying a substantially higher voltage than the pins adjacent thereto during the operation of said tube, and said base being adapted to be mated to said stem with said pins extending through apertures in said base, the steps including (1) positioning said base in said mating position on said stem with said pins extending through said apertures, (2) filling substantially all of the space between said base and said stem at least around said one pin with a sealing substance that is at least partially curable by heating to a solid, dielectric material, (3) and then heating said wafer and said pins to such temperatures and for such time periods that said substance starts to cure adjacent said one of said pins and continues to cure outwardly therefrom so as to at least partially cure said substance for at least a substantial distance adjacent said one of said pins.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
182 words
A method for assembling a base to the stem of a vacuum electron tube, said stem including a glass wafer and a plurality of electrically-conducting pins therethrough, with one of said pins for carrying a substantially higher voltage than the pins adjacent thereto during the operation of said tube, and said base being adapted to be mated to said stem with said pins extending through apertures in said base, the steps including (1) positioning said base in said mating position on said stem with said pins extending through said apertures, (2) filling substantially all of the space between said base and said stem at least around said one pin with a sealing substance that is at least partially curable by heating to a solid, dielectric material, (3) and then heating said wafer and said pins to such temperatures and for such time periods that said substance starts to cure adjacent said one of said pins and continues to cure outwardly therefrom so as to at least partially cure said substance for at least a substantial distance adjacent said one of said pins.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method defined in claim 1 wherein said step (3) is conducted by electrically processing said tube.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method defined in claim 2 wherein said step of electrically processing said tube includes cathode-aging and spot-knocking.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method defined in claim 2 wherein, immediately after said step of electrically processing said electrodes, said sealing substance is substantially cured around said pins for a distance of at least 0.15 millimeter.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method defined in claim 1 wherein said sealing substance is a room-temperature vulcanizing silicone rubber.
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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) | 1983-08-12 | 1984-02-11 | 1984-08-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-08-12 | 1988-02-11 | 1988-08-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-08-12 | 1992-02-11 | 1992-08-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |