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Ceramic component comprising an environmentally stable contact system

US6906611B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 7, 2001
Grant dateJun 14, 2005
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Expiry dateMay 7, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01C1/1413
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A ceramic component includes a ceramic body, electrodes applied to the ceramic body, electrical connectors that connect the electrodes with one or both of an external circuit and a voltage source, a substance that connects the electrical connectors to the electrodes, and a casing that covers the electrodes at least partly. The substance is cured and electrically conductive, and contains a precious metal that is not silver.

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