Abstract: A non-evaporable getter device having an electrophoretically deposited electrically insulated heater and support lead wires. To avoid the production of loose particles or short circuits each support lead wire is encircled by a hollow insulating cylinder whose surfaces are partially covered by the electrophoretically deposited heater insulation thus providing a reinforced insulated heater getter device.

Abstract: An improved getter assembly for mounting a getter device in an electron tube comprising a holder for supporting an evaporable getter metal vapor releasing material and a support tab member wherein the support tab member comprises a quadrilateral element one edge of which is attached to the getter assembly and the two edges adjacent to said one edge integrally supporting each respectively a first and second reinforcing element, so forming sidewall members in perpendicular relationship to the quadrilateral element and in abutting relationship with said holder.