US4249986A
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High frequency horn with soft metallic coating
Assignee: Branson Ultrasonics Corp
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Filing: 1980-02-12
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Granted: 1981-02-10
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Expires: 2000-02-12
Abstract
Abstract A horn for operation in the sonic or ultrasonic frequency range and made preferably from aluminum or titanium is provided at its lateral surface with a soft metallic coating which acts as a cushion and/or lubricant when the horn accidentally contacts a juxtaposed horn or mechanical fixture. The soft metallic coating in the described embodiment comprises an alloy of tin and lead which is applied over the nickel plated horn surface.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward G. Obeda
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 09:18
CPC Classifications
B; B06; B06B; B06B3/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
A horn adapted to the resonent along its longitudinal axis when excited with high frequency vibratory energy at an input end and adapted to provide high frequency vibrations to a workpiece at an opposite output end comprising: an elongated metallic body dimensioned to be resonent as a half wavelength resonator at the frequency of sound travelling longitudinally therethrough; a soft metallic coating applied to the lateral surface of said body at least in the area where said body may come in contact with an adjacently disposed similar horn or mechanical fixture.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
A horn adapted to the resonent along its longitudinal axis when excited with high frequency vibratory energy at an input end and adapted to provide high frequency vibrations to a workpiece at an opposite output end comprising: an elongated metallic body dimensioned to be resonent as a half wavelength resonator at the frequency of sound travelling longitudinally therethrough; a soft metallic coating applied to the lateral surface of said body at least in the area where said body may come in contact with an adjacently disposed similar horn or mechanical fixture.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A horn as set forth in claim 1, said soft metallic coating being an alloy comprising lead and tin.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
A horn as set forth in claim 1, said coating being soft solder.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
A horn as set forth in claim 1, said metallic body being aluminum which is nickel plated, and said soft metallic coating comprising an alloy containing lead and tin covering such nickel plating.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
A horn as set forth in claim 1, said metallic body being titanium which is nickel plated, and said soft metallic coating comprising an alloy containing lead and tin covering such nickel plating.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
A horn as set forth in claim 1, said coating being present at a lateral surface near said output end.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-02-10 | 1984-08-11 | 1985-02-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-02-10 | 1988-08-11 | 1989-02-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-02-10 | 1992-08-11 | 1993-02-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |