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Cathode heater assembly and method of manufacture

US12119201B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 15, 2023
Grant dateOct 15, 2024
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Expiry dateSep 15, 2043

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J9/04
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A cathode heater assembly for use in a vacuum electronic device includes a refractive cup having a bottom portion and side walls forming a container; a cathode secured in the container of the refractive cup; and a heater wire coupled to the refractive cup. The cathode heater assembly may be manufactured by providing a refractive cup having a bottom portion and side walls forming a container; inserting a cathode pellet in the container of the refractive cup; impregnating the cathode pellet with electron emissive materials while the cathode pellet is in the container of the refractive cup; and attaching a heater wire to the refractive cup.

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