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Apparatus and methods for use of refractory abhesives in protection of metallic foils and leads

US8277274B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 28, 2009
Grant dateOct 2, 2012
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Expiry dateJul 29, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J9/326
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A device having a quartz or glass body forming a chamber hermetically sealed by one or more pinch seals formed in the body wherein a metallic foil provides an electrical connection through a pinch seal. A method is provided for protecting a portion of the metallic foil from corrosion prior to forming the pinch seal by coating at least a portion of the foil with a film comprising silica, and applying a refractory abhesive to at least a portion of the film.

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