Ronald O Petersen

US Patent:

7560820, Jul 14, 2009

Filed:

Apr 12, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/104958

Inventors:

Marco Amiotti - Milan, IT
Ronald O. Petersen - Pine AZ, US

Assignee:

SAES Getters S.p.A. - Lainate (Milan)

International Classification:

H01L 23/29

US Classification:

257788, 257E33061, 257E21499, 438 51, 438 58

Abstract:

A technique for controlling an atmosphere within an enclosure involves providing a getter within the atmosphere of the enclosure. An LED manufactured according to the technique may include a getter within an enclosed volume of the LED device.

US Patent:

8363384, Jan 29, 2013

Filed:

Mar 13, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/381609

Inventors:

Ronald O. Petersen - Pine AZ, US
Richard C. Kullberg - Colorado Springs CO, US
Luca Toia - Carnago, IT
Sergio Rondena - Magenta, IT
Johnny Mio Bertolo - Fiume Veneto, IT

Assignee:

Saes Getters S.p.A. - Milan

International Classification:

H01G 9/00
H01G 9/02
H01G 9/10
H05K 5/06

US Classification:

361502, 361503, 361504, 361518

Abstract:

Metal getter systems for use in electronic devices are provided. The getter systems taught herein include compartmentalized, metal getter systems for use in electrolytic environments present within electrolytic devices, such as electrolytic capacitors, without the problem of getter passivation. Such systems () can include a composite getter system () inserted into a central portion of an electrolytic capacitor () having a container (), electrodes (), and electrical contacts ().