Nickel-ruthenium-based ternary or greater alloys, products, and methods of making and using the same include nickel at about 48 to about 71 weight % (“wt %”) of the alloy, ruthenium at about 17 to about 45 wt % of the alloy, and at least one ternary or higher addition at greater than zero to about 20 wt % of the Ni—Ru alloy. The ternary or higher addition may include gold, cobalt, chromium, copper, iridium, molybdenum, niobium, palladium, platinum, rhenium, rhodium, tantalum, vanadium, tungsten, or any combination thereof. The Ni—Ru alloy may be age-hardenable, and may exhibit a hardness greater than 500 hardness Knoop. In an embodiment, the Ni—Ru ternary or higher alloy may be used in electronic test probe applications.
C22C 19/05 - Alliages à base de nickel ou de cobalt, seuls ou ensemble à base de nickel avec du chrome
C22F 1/10 - Modification de la structure physique des métaux ou alliages non ferreux par traitement thermique ou par travail à chaud ou à froid du nickel ou du cobalt ou de leurs alliages
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NICKEL-RUTHENIUM-BASED TERNARY OR GREATER ALLOYS, PRODUCTS COMPRISING THE SAME, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME
Nickel-ruthenium-based ternary or greater alloys, products, and methods of making and using the same include nickel at about 48 to about 71 weight % ("wt%") of the alloy, ruthenium at about 17 to about 45 wt% of the alloy, and at least one ternary or higher addition at greater than zero to about 20 wt% of the Ni-Ru alloy. The ternary or higher addition may include gold, cobalt, chromium, copper, iridium, molybdenum, niobium, palladium, platinum, rhenium, rhodium, tantalum, vanadium, tungsten, or any combination thereof. The Ni-Ru alloy may be age-hardenable, and may exhibit a hardness greater than 500 hardness Knoop. In an embodiment, the Ni-Ru ternary or higher alloy may be used in electronic test probe applications.
C22C 19/03 - Alliages à base de nickel ou de cobalt, seuls ou ensemble à base de nickel
C22C 19/05 - Alliages à base de nickel ou de cobalt, seuls ou ensemble à base de nickel avec du chrome
C22C 30/00 - Alliages contenant moins de 50% en poids de chaque constituant
C22C 30/02 - Alliages contenant moins de 50% en poids de chaque constituant contenant du cuivre
C22F 1/10 - Modification de la structure physique des métaux ou alliages non ferreux par traitement thermique ou par travail à chaud ou à froid du nickel ou du cobalt ou de leurs alliages
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Castings, foils, powder, and rolled, drawn or extruded semi-finished articles of copper or its alloys Components for electrical mains in the nature of connectors, circuit breakers, automatic reclosers, vacuum circuit breakers, transformers, transformer regulators, grounding devices, disconnect switches, and other substation, transmission and distribution components in the nature of power switching devices; Electric contacts; Electrical and electronic connectors; Electrical components in the nature of electric contactors; Electrical connections; Electrical connectors; Electrical wires; Power supplies
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Platinum-nickel-based alloys, products, and methods of making and using same
Platinum-nickel-based ternary or higher alloys include platinum at about 65-80 wt. %, nickel at about 18-27 wt. %, and about 2-8 wt. % of ternary or higher additions that may include one or more of Ir, Pd, Rh, Ru, Nb, Mo, Re, W, and/or Ta. These alloys are age-hardenable, provide hardness greater than 580 Knoop, ultimate tensile strength in excess of 320 ksi, and elongation to failure of at least 1.5%. The alloys may be used in static and moveable electrical contact and probe applications. The alloys may also be used in medical devices.
C22C 5/04 - Alliages à base d'un métal du groupe du platine
C22F 1/14 - Modification de la structure physique des métaux ou alliages non ferreux par traitement thermique ou par travail à chaud ou à froid des métaux nobles ou de leurs alliages
F16F 1/02 - Ressorts en acier ou faits d'un autre matériau ayant une faible friction intérieureRessorts enroulés, de torsion, à lame, en forme de coupelles, à corps annulaire ou similaire, le matériau de ressort ne jouant pas de rôle
Platinum-nickel-based ternary or higher alloys include platinum at about 65-80 wt. %, nickel at about 18-27 wt. %, and about 2-8 wt. % of ternary or higher additions that may include one or more of Ir, Pd, Rh, Ru, Nb, Mo, Re, W, and/or Ta. These alloys are age-hardenable, provide hardness greater than 580 Knoop, ultimate tensile strength in excess of 320 ksi, and elongation to failure of at least 1.5%. The alloys may be used in static and moveable electrical contact and probe applications. The alloys may also be used in medical devices.
C22C 5/04 - Alliages à base d'un métal du groupe du platine
C22F 1/14 - Modification de la structure physique des métaux ou alliages non ferreux par traitement thermique ou par travail à chaud ou à froid des métaux nobles ou de leurs alliages
F16F 1/02 - Ressorts en acier ou faits d'un autre matériau ayant une faible friction intérieureRessorts enroulés, de torsion, à lame, en forme de coupelles, à corps annulaire ou similaire, le matériau de ressort ne jouant pas de rôle
Platinum-nickel-based ternary or higher alloys include platinum at about 65‒80 wt.%, nickel at about 18‒27 wt.%, and about 2‒8 wt.% of ternary or higher additions that may include one or more of Ir, Pd, Rh, Ru, Nb, Mo, Re, W, and/or Ta. These alloys are age-hardenable, provide hardness greater than 580 Knoop, ultimate tensile strength in excess of 320 ksi, and elongation to failure of at least 1.5%. The alloys may be used in static and moveable electrical contact and probe applications. The alloys may also be used in medical devices.
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Palladium-based ternary or higher alloys include palladium at about 45-55 wt %, copper about 32-42 wt %, silver at about 8-15 wt %, rhenium at about 0-5 wt %, and optionally one or more modifying elements at up to 1.0 wt %. The alloys are age-hardenable, provide hardness in excess of 350 HK (Knoop, 100 g load), have electrical conductivities above 19.5% IACS (International Annealed Copper Standard), have an elevated temperature strength above 100 ksi at temperatures up to 480° F. (250° C.), and remain ductile (tensile elongation>2%) in their fully age-hardened condition. The alloys may be used in static and moveable electrical contact and probe applications.
Palladium-based ternary or higher alloys include palladium at about 45-55 wt %, copper about 32-42 wt %, silver at about 8-15 wt %, rhenium at about 0-5 wt %, and optionally one or more modifying elements at up to 1.0 wt %. The alloys are age-hardenable, provide hardness in excess of 350 HK (Knoop, 100 g load), have electrical conductivities above 19.5% IACS (International Annealed Copper Standard), have an elevated temperature strength above 100 ksi at temperatures up to 480° F. (250° C.), and remain ductile (tensile elongation >2%) in their fully age-hardened condition. The alloys may be used in static and moveable electrical contact and probe applications.
Palladium-based ternary or higher alloys include palladium at about 45-55 wt%, copper about 32-42 wt%, silver at about 8-15 wt%, rhenium at about 0-5 wt%, and optionally one or more modifying elements at up to 1.0 wt%. The alloys are age-hardenable, provide hardness in excess of 350 HK (Knoop, 100 g load), have electrical conductivities above 19.5 %IACS (International Annealed Copper Standard), have an elevated temperature strength above 100 ksi at temperatures up to 480°F (250°C), and remain ductile (tensile elongation > 2%) in their fully age-hardened condition. The alloys may be used in static and moveable electrical contact and probe applications.
C22C 5/04 - Alliages à base d'un métal du groupe du platine
C22C 30/02 - Alliages contenant moins de 50% en poids de chaque constituant contenant du cuivre
C22F 1/14 - Modification de la structure physique des métaux ou alliages non ferreux par traitement thermique ou par travail à chaud ou à froid des métaux nobles ou de leurs alliages
Apparatuses and methods for fuel level sensing use a rotatable housing, an interior arm suspended on an axle within the housing, a counterweight joined to one end of the interior arm and a position sensor with first and second sensor elements. The sensor elements are arranged within the housing with one of the sensor elements is joined to an interior wall of the housing and the other joined to the interior arm such that the sensor elements are rotatable relative to one another. An exterior arm joined to an exterior of the housing is adapted to accommodate a float. The exterior arm slaves the rotatable housing in rotation about a rotational axis, and relative rotation of the first and second sensor elements may cause a change in a sensor output of the position sensor.
G01F 23/36 - Indication ou mesure du niveau des liquides ou des matériaux solides fluents, p. ex. indication en fonction du volume ou indication au moyen d'un signal d'alarme par des flotteurs en utilisant des bras tournants ou d'autres éléments de transmission pivotants en utilisant des moyens d'indication actionnés électriquement
G01F 23/38 - Indication ou mesure du niveau des liquides ou des matériaux solides fluents, p. ex. indication en fonction du volume ou indication au moyen d'un signal d'alarme par des flotteurs en utilisant des bras tournants ou d'autres éléments de transmission pivotants en utilisant des moyens d'indication actionnés magnétiquement
Apparatuses and methods for fuel level sensing are described herein. An example sensor includes a sealed housing comprising a first end, a second end, and an interior defined by walls extending therebetween. The sensor includes a float surrounding an exterior of the sealed housing and is configured to move longitudinally along the sealed housing between the first end second ends. The float may include a magnetic element configured to provide a magnetic field. The sealed housing may include an electrically conductive spring coupled to at least one of the first end or the second end, and may include a ferrous element coupled to the electrically conductive spring and configured to be displaced relative to the sealed housing based on the magnetic field. The electrically conductive spring may expand and retract to adjust a resistance of the electrically conductive spring in response to the ferrous element being displaced.
G01F 23/72 - Indication ou mesure du niveau des liquides ou des matériaux solides fluents, p. ex. indication en fonction du volume ou indication au moyen d'un signal d'alarme par des flotteurs du type à flotteur libre en utilisant des moyens d'indication actionnés magnétiquement
Apparatuses and methods for fuel level sensing are described herein. An example sensor may include a sealed housing and an electrically conductive coil. The sealed housing may comprise a pivot end, a float end opposite the pivot end, and an interior defined by walls extending therebetween. The pivot end may be adapted to join a pivot point and the float end may be adapted to join to a float at an exterior of the housing. The electrically conductive coil spring is disposed in the housing interior and comprises a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The coil spring is adapted to expand and retract in response to movement of the internal float within the housing and to electrically couple to a circuit configured to sense a change in resistance in the coil spring in response to expansion and retraction of windings of the coil spring.
G01F 23/36 - Indication ou mesure du niveau des liquides ou des matériaux solides fluents, p. ex. indication en fonction du volume ou indication au moyen d'un signal d'alarme par des flotteurs en utilisant des bras tournants ou d'autres éléments de transmission pivotants en utilisant des moyens d'indication actionnés électriquement
G01C 9/06 - Moyens d'indication ou de lecture électriques ou photo-électriques
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GOLD-BASED ALLOY, FREE OF SILVER AND TIN, FOR DENTAL COPINGS OR ABUTMENTS
Alloys and dental copings or abutments formed of alloys include 50-60 wt% gold, 5-14 wt% platinum, 0.1-3.0 wt% iridium and the remainder palladium. Other alloys and dental copings or abutments formed of alloys include 58 wt% gold, 10 wt% platinum, 1.0 wt% iridium, and 31 wt% palladium. The alloys are capable of withstanding temperature profiles during casting and multiple high temperature exposures of porcelain firing without excessive softening. The alloys also exhibit advantageous shear strain properties giving the alloys improved manufacturability characteristics.
Alloys and dental copings or abutments formed of alloys include 50-60 wt % gold, 5-14 wt % platinum, 0.1-3.0 wt % iridium and the remainder palladium. Other alloys and dental copings or abutments formed of alloys include 58 wt % gold, 10 wt % platinum, 1.0 wt % iridium, and 31 wt % palladium. The alloys are capable of withstanding temperature profiles during casting and multiple high temperature exposures of porcelain firing without excessive softening. The alloys also exhibit advantageous shear strain properties giving the alloys improved manufacturability characteristics.
Multiple seals, internal to a connector block, connect an implantable medical device to an implanted lead. The forces to engage and release the seal are derived from a rotating mechanism permitting insertion and withdrawal of the lead, as well as tightly sealing against fluid migration and providing electrical insulation between adjacent conductors of the lead and connector block. A lead insertion indicator, during implant of an implantable medical device, provides a visual indication the implanted leads are correctly inserted to a connector block, enabling the implanted medical device to deliver treatment or receive signals via the implanted leads. The insertion indicator may be viewable by mechanical or electrical mechanisms, and electrical indicators may be activated by a power source associated with the connector block or with a connector tool used to connect the lead to the connector block upon correct insertion of the lead.
A multiple contact connector interfaces between an implanted medical device and an implanted cable or lead. A connector connects between multiple implanted leads, each of which has multiple independent conductors. The connection system is a planar array of male connector pins on one portion, and a matching array of female connector receptacles on a second portion. Alignment via alignment features and pressing together the portions allows pins to engage with the receptacles providing a secure electrical connection. Sealing features on the connector apparatus seal out external fluids and isolate fluid present in the connector apparatus prior to mating, which electrically isolates each pin and its corresponding receptacle from other pin and receptacle pairs. Latching features retains the relative position of the pins, receptacle, and the positioning of the fluid seals, and is reversible for removal of the connector.
Ultra-low magnetic susceptibility, biocompatible palladium-tin, palladium- aluminum, and palladium-tantalum alloys include at least 75 at% palladium, between about 3 and 20 at% tin, aluminum, or tantalum, respectively, and one or more other additives chosen from niobium, tungsten, molybdenum, zirconium, titanium, tin for non-palladium-tin alloys, aluminum for non-palladium-aluminum alloys, or tantalum for non-palladium-tantalum alloys, up to about 22 at% total.
An electrical connection apparatus includes at least one stackable block operably coupleable to another stackable block, at least one pin receiving portion defined by an inner wall within the stackable block, and at least one electrical connection contact having a C-shaped contact portion with elastic properties disposed within the pin receiving portion and a lead portion disposed at a location exterior to the stackable block. The electrical connection apparatus may further include an adjustment component and an adjustment component receiving portion defined by in inner wall within the stackable block. In addition, sliders may be arranged on the stackable block and may engage with tabs formed on the at least one electrical connection contact. The sliders may be moved to a raised or lowered position in order to move the at least one electrical connection contact between a contact and an insertion position.
H01R 13/514 - SoclesBoîtiers formés comme un bloc ou un assemblage modulaire, c.-à-d. composés de parties coopérantes pourvues de pièces de contact ou maintenant entre elles des pièces de contact
H01R 13/193 - Moyens pour améliorer la pression de contact à la fin de l'engagement des pièces de couplage
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Precious metals and their alloys and goods in precious metals or coated therewith, not included in other classes; precious metals and their alloys except for dental purposes.
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Precious metals and precious metal alloys; palladium and palladium-containing alloys; goods made from the aforementioned substances; precious metal alloys for use in the electronic technique; alloys of precious metals not for dental use.
