Scalloped horn

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2010-05-04

2011-11-15

Stoner, Kiley (Department: 1735)

Metal fusion bonding

Means to apply vibratory solid-state bonding energy to work

C156S580100

Reexamination Certificate

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08056792

ABSTRACT:
An ergonomic horn for use in an ultrasonic welder having a base structure defining a first longitudinal axis, where the base structuring is connectable to the ultrasonic welder, and a tip mounting head defining a second longitudinal axis. The second longitudinal axis is angled relative to the first longitudinal axis to permit an ergonomic positioning of the item to be welded. The tip mounting head is operable to support a removable ultrasonic welding tip member. The ergonomic horn further having a reduced thickness neck portion interconnecting the base structure and the tip mounting head, such that the base structure, tip mounting head, and reduced thickness neck portion together transmit ultrasonic energy in the range of approximately 10 kHz to approximately 60 kHz for ultrasonic welding.

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International Search Report and Written Opinion in PCT/US2010/033656 Mailed Jan. 14, 2011.

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