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Getter assembly
Assignee: Honeywell Inc
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Filing: 1989-05-15
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Granted: 1991-10-08
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Expires: 2009-05-15
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed is a getter assembly for a gas discharge device in which the getter assembly consists of a snap-ring wherein the snap-ring includes a depression or trough for holding the getter material. The getter assembly is intended to be placed in an opening in a gas discharge device providing the function of a getter.
Inventors
- 👤 Craig A. Galbrecht
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 17:09
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01S; H01S3/00; H01S3/02; H01S3/03; H01S3/036; H01S3/05; H01S3/08; H01S3/081; H01S3/083; H01S3/0835
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
41 words
A getter assembly for a gas discharge comprising: a snap-ring wherein said snap-ring includes first and second opposite annualar surfaces; at least a first depression in a selected portion of said first annualar surface; and getter material contained within said depression.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
41 words
A getter assembly for a gas discharge comprising: a snap-ring wherein said snap-ring includes first and second opposite annualar surfaces; at least a first depression in a selected portion of said first annualar surface; and getter material contained within said depression.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The invention as claimed in claim 1 wherein said getter material is an alkaline-earth material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The getter assembly of claim 1 wherein said snap-ring includes first and second end portions, and each of said first and second end portions includes separate depressions for holding said getter material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The getter assembly of claim 1 wherein said snap-ring includes an annular portion, and said depression is in the form of a channel along at least a portion of said annular portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
A Getter Assembly for a gas discharge device comprising: a snap-ring having first and second opposite annualar surfaces; a Getter Material contained on at least a portion of said first annualar surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
A Getter Assembly for a gas discharge device comprising: a snap-ring having first and second opposite annualar surfaces; a Getter Material contained on at least a portion of said first annualar surface.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
58 words
A method for providing a getter in a gas discharge device having a cylindrical chamber, the method comprising: depositing getter material on a snap-ring; inserting said compressed snap-ring into said cylindrical chamber; and releasing the compression of said snap-ring allowing the extremities of said snap ring to provide outward tension against the inner walls of said cylindrical chamber.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
58 words
A method for providing a getter in a gas discharge device having a cylindrical chamber, the method comprising: depositing getter material on a snap-ring; inserting said compressed snap-ring into said cylindrical chamber; and releasing the compression of said snap-ring allowing the extremities of said snap ring to provide outward tension against the inner walls of said cylindrical chamber.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-10-07 | 1999-04-08 | 1999-10-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-10-07 | 2003-04-08 | 2003-10-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |