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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 23, 2005
Filed:
Sep. 03, 2002
Applicants:
Steven P. Ecklund, St. Anthony, MN (US);
Mark J. Jarrett, Lake Elmo, MN (US);
Lisa P. Koland, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Inventors:
Steven P. Ecklund, St. Anthony, MN (US);
Mark J. Jarrett, Lake Elmo, MN (US);
Lisa P. Koland, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Assignee:
Honeywell International Inc., Morristown, NJ (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B23P021/00 ; B23P011/00 ; B23K026/00 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A method for reducing oxidation of indium seals within a substantially sealed housing is disclosed. The method includes installing a getter within the housing, the getter including a getter material to reduce oxygen and water vapor levels within the housing, reducing oxygen and water vapor levels within the housing relative to ambient air, substantially sealing the housing, and activating the getter within the housing.