| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| RE31388 |
Air-bakeable water-proof getter device and method of manufacturing |
September 20, 1983 |
| A getter device with an organosilane coating. |
| 7334375 |
Evacuated panel for thermal insulation of a body having non-planar surfaces |
February 26, 2008 |
| An evacuated panel is provided for thermal insulation of a body (3, 4) having non-planar surfaces, the panel having two main faces and comprising a flexible envelope (1), made of one or more barrier sheets, and a filling material formed of at least two boards (2; 2') of an open cell |
| 7323344 |
Method of measuring the concentration of hydrogen and methane in nitrogen by ion mobility spectr |
January 29, 2008 |
| A method is provided for the quantitative analysis of the contents, in nitrogen, of hydrogen and methane by ionic mobility spectrometry. The method includes the steps of: a) performing a measurement of the apparent hydrogen concentration in the nitrogen to be analyzed; b) performing a |
| 7260484 |
Method for carrying out ion mobility spectrometry analyses |
August 21, 2007 |
| A method for carrying out analyses of a gas comprising one or more species S.sub.i, S.sub.j, . . . , S.sub.n by using of ion mobility spectrometry includes in carrying out two subsequent analyses in different conditions and comparing the results of these two analyses. The different condi |
| 7226552 |
Process for introducing an insulating system in an interspace |
June 5, 2007 |
| A process is provided for producing an insulating system, comprising at least a vacuum insulating panel (20; 30) in a matrix of homogeneous polymeric foam (602; 707), inside an interspace (101; 703) of a device which must subsequently be subjected, at least at the interspace, to a te |
| 7180163 |
Support with integrated deposit of gas absorbing material for manufacturing microelectronic, mic |
February 20, 2007 |
| The specification teaches a device for use in the manufacturing of microelectronic, microoptoelectronic or micromechanical devices (microdevices) in which a contaminant absorption layer improves the life and operation of the microdevice. In a preferred embodiment the invention includ |
| 7154087 |
Method and apparatus for carrying out Ion mobility spectrometry analyses |
December 26, 2006 |
| A method and apparatus for carrying out analyses of a gas comprising one or more species by using an ion mobility spectrometer which includes a plurality of electrodes arranged in a chamber divided by an electrifiable grid into a reaction zone provided with an inlet for the gas to be |
| 7083825 |
Composition used in producing calcium-rich getter thin film |
August 1, 2006 |
| An improved getter device and method for forming a calcium-rich getter thin film in an electronic vacuum device is disclosed. The getter device includes a powder of a Ca--Ba--Al ternary alloy composed of between 53% and 56.8% by weight of aluminum, from 36% to 41.7% by weight of calcium |
| 7067800 |
Method for measuring the concentration of impurities in nitrogen, hydrogen and oxygen by ion mob |
June 27, 2006 |
| A method for the quantitative analysis of the impurities content in nitrogen, hydrogen or oxygen by means of ion mobility spectrometry is described. The method involves using pure argon or a mixture, having no impurities, containing argon and the gas to be analyzed, as a counterflow |
| 7036531 |
System for thermally insulating tubular bodies |
May 2, 2006 |
| A heat insulating system for tubular bodies includes at least two superimposed evacuated panels (4, 4'), at least one of the panels is formed essentially by an evacuated envelope which contains a polymeric filling material inside thereof, and at least one other panel is formed essent |
| 7011799 |
Method for deoxygenating ammonia with reduced oxides of iron and manganese |
March 14, 2006 |
| A method for removing oxygen from ammonia at low temperature is described. In one embodiment, oxygen contaminated ammonia is contacted with a getter material that includes iron and manganese that sorbs oxygen to yield ammonia that is substantially oxygen free. In one embodiment, the proc |
| 6943497 |
Discharge lamp provided with a getter |
September 13, 2005 |
| In a discharge lamp comprising a discharge vessel surrounded by an outer bulb filled with nitrogen, a hydrogen getter is used comprising more than 80% by weight of Zr and Co and one or more elements chosen from the rare earth elements. The getter effectively removes hydrogen from the out |
| 6936354 |
Systems for conversion of water into hydrogen and sorption of hydrogen in electronic devices |
August 30, 2005 |
| The invention teaches a system suitable for use in a water-sensitive electronic device which comprises two superimposed layers, the first material of which is formed of a material capable of sorbing hydrogen, the second material formed of a material capable of converting water into h |
| 6935183 |
Portable system for measuring the internal pressure of a vacuum insulating panels |
August 30, 2005 |
| A portable apparatus for measuring the internal pressure of a vacuum panel is described, includes a measuring head having an cavity wherein a sensor of movement is arranged; the device, supported on a portion of the envelope of the panel, detects the movement of a part of the portion of |
| 6916223 |
Discharge lamps using hollow cathodes with integrated getters and methods for manufacturing same |
July 12, 2005 |
| A hollow cathode having at least a portion of the inner, outer or both surfaces coated with a layer of a getter material is described. Some methods for the production of the hollow cathode of the invention are also described, which include cathodic and electrophoretic deposition of the |
| 6897551 |
Support for microelectronic, microoptoelectronic or micromechanical devices |
May 24, 2005 |
| The specification teaches a device for use in the manufacturing of microelectronic, microoptoelectronic or micromechanical devices (microdevices) in which a contaminant absorption layer improves the life and operation of the microdevice. In a preferred embodiment the invention includ |
| 6895339 |
Method for measuring the concentration of water in argon, hydrogen, nitrogen and helium by ioniz |
May 17, 2005 |
| A method is provided for measuring by ionization mobility spectrometry (IMS) relatively high concentrations of water in argon, hydrogen, nitrogen and/or helium, including the following steps: (a) introducing the gas to be analyzed into an IMS instrument with a counter-flow of pure gas; ( |
| 6886500 |
Gas fed water-heater |
May 3, 2005 |
| The present invention relates to a gas fed water-heater comprising a double wall container (1) inside which a burner (2) and a tank (3) of the water to be heated are arranged. At least in the portion (5') adjacent to the burner (2) of the interspace (5) between the two walls of said cont |
| 6873102 |
Evaporable getter device with metallic nets |
March 29, 2005 |
| An evaporable getter device is provided for cathode-ray tubes (CRTs). The getter device is formed by a metallic container (101; 201) containing a mixture of powders (104; 205) of the compound BaAl.sub.4 and nickel (Ni), and by two different metallic nets (106, 107; 207, 208), superimpose |
| 6858254 |
Easily loaded and unloaded getter device for reducing evacuation time and contamination in a vac |
February 22, 2005 |
| A getter device is shaped like a substrate used in a deposition process. Embodiments of the device include a powdered getter material coated onto one or both sides of a support with a narrow rim portion left uncoated so that the device can be manipulated by automatic handling equipment. |
| 6851997 |
Process for depositing calcium getter thin films inside systems operating under vacuum |
February 8, 2005 |
| The present invention relates to a process for depositing a calcium getter thin film inside a system operating under vacuum. The process comprises the steps of introducing into the system under vacuum at least one evaporable getter device with an air-stable calcium compound. The system |
| 6842473 |
Water getter devices for laser amplifiers and process for the manufacture thereof |
January 11, 2005 |
| Water getter devices (10) are provided which comprise a powdered water getter material (18) in a container that is permeable to gases but capable of retaining solid particles and does not need welding. A process for the production of said devices is also provided |
| 6797182 |
Process for the purification of organometallic compounds or heteroatomic organic compounds with |
September 28, 2004 |
| A process for the purification of organometallic compounds or heteroatomic organic compounds from oxygen, water and from the compounds deriving from the reaction of water and oxygen with the organometallic or heteroatomic compounds whose purification is sought, comprising the operation o |
| 6783696 |
Porous getter devices with reduced particle loss and method for manufacturing same |
August 31, 2004 |
| A method for reducing the loss of particles from the surface of porous getter bodies is taught herein. The method consists in producing on the surface of the porous getter a thin layer of a metal or metal alloy with a deposition technique selected among the deposition of materials from a |
| 6770873 |
Method for measuring total concentration of carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons in oxygen by ion mo |
August 3, 2004 |
| A method is provided for the quantitative analysis by ion mobility spectrometry of the concentration of carbon monoxide, methane and higher hydrocarbon species in an oxygen stream. The method includes converting these species present in the oxygen stream into carbon dioxide, measuring |
| 6762446 |
Integrated capacitive device with hydrogen degradable dielectric layer protected by getter layer |
July 13, 2004 |
| An integrated capacitive device has a thin-film capacitor formed of first and second electrode layers, electrically separated by a dielectric layer formed of a hydrogen-degradable compound. To protect the dielectric layer from degradation due to hydrogen diffusion, at least one layer of |
| 6753648 |
Cesium dispensers and process for the use thereof |
June 22, 2004 |
| Cesium dispensers are produced based on the use of a mixture of at least one reducing agent and at least one cesium compound selected among molybdate, tungstate, niobate, tantalate, silicate and zirconate. The cesium dispensers are useful in the production of OLED-type screens. |
| 6740873 |
Method for measuring the concentration of nitrogen in argon by means of ion mobility spectrometr |
May 25, 2004 |
| A method for carrying out nitrogen analysis by ionization mobility spectroscopy at concentrations of few parts per billion (ppb) in argon is described. The method involves the addition of hydrogen in concentration of at least 5 ppb and lower than 100 parts per million (ppm) to the argon |
| 6682817 |
Composite materials capable of hydrogen sorption comprising palladium and methods for the produc |
January 27, 2004 |
| A powder of a composite material comprising a non-evaporable getter material with a palladium coating continuously sorbs hydrogen. Embodiments in which the coverage of the palladium coating over the particles of the NEG material is complete can sorb hydrogen without the need for an a |
| 6680571 |
Device for introducing small amounts of mercury into fluorescent lamps |
January 20, 2004 |
| A device and a method are disclosed for introducing into the fluorescent lamps small amounts of mercury. The device is formed of a metallic container which is capable of containing powders of one or more compounds having the general formula Ti.sub.x Zr.sub.y Hg.sub.z, but is not herm |
| 6679745 |
Method for the manufacture of mercury dispenser devices to be used in fluorescent lamps |
January 20, 2004 |
| An improved method is described for the manufacture of mercury dispenser devices to be used in fluorescent lamps, of the type wherein the dispenser material (2) is contained inside a metal tube (1), these dispensers providing a more uniform distribution of mercury, with lower fluctuation |
| 6645396 |
Hydrogen getter composition |
November 11, 2003 |
| The present invention relates to a composition capable of hydrogen sorption in a closed container at low pressure, comprising an unsaturated organic substance and a hydrogenation catalyst. Said unsaturated organic substance is a compound having general formula A or A', or a dimer or poly |
| 6620297 |
Porous getter devices with reduced particle loss and method for manufacturing same |
September 16, 2003 |
| A method for reducing the loss of particles from the surface of porous getter bodies is taught herein. The method consists in producing on the surface of the porous getter a thin layer of a metal or metal alloy with a deposition technique selected among the deposition of materials from a |
| 6589599 |
Easily loaded and unloaded getter device for reducing evacuation time and contamination in a vac |
July 8, 2003 |
| A getter device is shaped like a substrate used in a deposition process. Embodiments of the device include a powdered getter material coated onto one or both sides of a support with a narrow rim portion left uncoated so that the device can be manipulated by automatic handling equipment. |
| 6588220 |
Process for the production of a refrigerating circuit comprising non-evaporable getter material |
July 8, 2003 |
| A process is provided for production of a refrigerating circuit comprising non-evaporable getter material, wherein said getter material, previously introduced into the same circuit, is heated to a temperature of at least 200.degree. C. during or immediately after the circuit evacuating s |
| 6521014 |
Non-evaporable getter alloys |
February 18, 2003 |
| Non-evaporable getter alloys containing zirconium, vanadium, iron, manganese and one or more elements selected among yttrium, lanthanum and Rare Earths are described, having improved features of gas sorption, particularly of nitrogen, with respect to the known getter alloys. |
| 6514430 |
Getter materials capable of being activated at low applied temperatures |
February 4, 2003 |
| Compositions containing getter material and getter devices for which gettering activity can be activated at applied temperatures that are lower than those temperatures required for activating the getter material alone are disclosed. In one aspect, a getter composition that includes a get |
| 6508632 |
Getter system for purifying the confinement volume in process chambers |
January 21, 2003 |
| A getter system for purifying the gaseous atmosphere within a confinement volume of a process chamber is disclosed. In a process chamber provided with at least one screen that defines a confinement volume, the getter system includes at least one substantially planar getter device dispose |
| 6506319 |
Getter materials capable of being activated at low applied temperatures |
January 14, 2003 |
| Compositions containing getter material and getter devices for which gettering activity can be activated to applied temperatures that are lower than those temperatures required for activating the getter material alone are disclosed. In one aspect, a getter composition that includes a get |
| 6472819 |
Nonevaporable getter system for plasma flat panel display |
October 29, 2002 |
| A getter system for plasma flat panel displays is disclosed. In a plasma flat panel display having front and rear panels sealingly joined together at peripheral edges thereof to define an inner space and a plurality of walls disposed within the inner space, the walls defining a series of |
| 6443789 |
Device and method for introducing hydrogen into flat displays |
September 3, 2002 |
| A device (10) for introducing hydrogen into a flat display (14) of the field emission or plasma addressed liquid crystal type is described, formed of a reservoir (11) containing a hydrogen accumulator material (21) connected to the internal space (13) of the display by means of a wall |
| 6309184 |
Temperature-responsive mobile shielding device between a getter pump and a turbo pump mutually c |
October 30, 2001 |
| A temperature-responsive, mobile shielding device (10) is located between a getter pump (GP) and a turbo pump (TMP) being in line to each other, capable of providing a complete shielding to the radiating heat transfer from the getter pump to the turbo pump when the non-evaporable getter |
| 6304367 |
Process for the removal of water from evacuated chambers or from gases |
October 16, 2001 |
| A process for the conversion of boric acid to dry boron oxide by thermal decomposition is described. Boron oxide may be produced as a powder or in the form of pellets, and in either form may additionally be enclosed in a gas permeable container to control particulate contamination. Appli |
| 6303538 |
Process for producing metallic fiber boards functionalized by catalysts and boards so produced |
October 16, 2001 |
| The present invention discloses metallic fiber boards having catalytic functionality and processes for producing the same. The boards are formed from a mesh of metallic fibers, each fiber having a first layer of an oxide and a second layer of a porous oxide. A catalyst, either disposed o |
| 6229143 |
Ion mobility spectrometer with improved drift region and method for making same |
May 8, 2001 |
| An ion mobility spectrometer with improved linearity of ion flight path through the non-linear drift region by enhanced electric field due to extensions of guard rings into the non-linear drift region. An improved guard ring with an extension into the non-linear drift region. |
| 6200494 |
Combination of getter materials and device for containing the same |
March 13, 2001 |
| A combination of getter materials particularly suitable to maintain vacuum in devices which cannot be heated at temperatures higher than about 200.degree. C. The getter comprises: a mixture MO/Pd between an oxide of a transition metal MO chosen among cobalt oxide, copper oxide or their |
| 6186849 |
Process for the production of flat-screen grids coated with non-evaporable getter materials and |
February 13, 2001 |
| A process is disclosed for making grids for flat-panel displays. The screen grids are coated with non-evaporable getter materials and the metal sheet forming the grid is coated with a coating that is as thick as the resulting grid and having at least the same surface area as the image |
| 6169361 |
Oxygen dispenser for high pressure discharge lamps |
January 2, 2001 |
| It is described an oxygen dispenser for use in high pressure discharge lamps. The oxygen dispenser of the invention comprises a metallic container capable of retaining solid materials but allowing an easy passage of gas, containing silver oxide. Several possible types of dispenser ar |
| 6149392 |
Getter pump with high gas sorption velocity |
November 21, 2000 |
| A getter pump with high gas sorption velocity includes a cylindrical housing that has an open end and a closed end and defines a chamber with a central axis. Three to eight getter structures are disposed within the chamber. The getter structures are symmetrically arranged around the |
| 6139768 |
Nitrogenated evaporable getter devices with high fritting resistance and process for their produ |
October 31, 2000 |
| Nitrogenated evaporable getter devices are disclosed which are resistant to the fritting conditions of the production processes of kinescopes for times of about five hours. A process is also disclosed for the production of these devices. The nitrogenated evaporable getter material compri |
