Patents Assigned to GKN Floform Limited
  • Method of making a spark plug electrode
    Patent number: 4314392
    Abstract: A method of making a center electrode for a spark plug comprising uniting together, by heating and without the use of brazing materials, slugs of copper and nickel alloy and then extruding the united slugs to form a central electrode having a copper core and a nickel alloy sheath.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 1979
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1982
    Assignee: GKN Floform Limited
    Inventor: John S. Waite
  • Method of making semi-conductor mounts
    Patent number: 4072817
    Abstract: A method of making a mount for a solid state semi-conductor comprising a mounting part secured to a body element comprising the steps of positioning a mounting part in contact with a body element, applying heat to the body element in the region of the inter-face between the body element and the mounting part by conduction from the mounting part for a time and at a temperature to cause melting of the body element in the region of the inter-face and consequently to cause bonding of the mounting part to the body element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1976
    Date of Patent: February 7, 1978
    Assignee: GKN Floform Limited
    Inventor: John S. Waite