Abstract: A coded marker in a magnetomechanical resonant electronic article identification system, includes a plurality of ductile magnetostrictive elements or strips based on an amorphous magnetic alloy ribbon with improved magnetomechanical resonance performance. The coded marker takes full advantage of the improved magnetomechanical properties, and an electronic article identification system utilizes the coded marker. The improved encodable and decodable marker/identification system is capable of identifying considerably larger number of articles than conventional systems.

Abstract: A copper-nickel-silicon quench substrate rapidly solidifies molten alloy into microcrystalline or amorphous strip. The substrate is composed of a thermally conducting alloy. It has a two-phase microstructure with copper rich regions surrounded by a discontinuous network of nickel silicide phases. The microstructure is substantially homogeneous. Casting of strip is accomplished with minimal surface degradation as a function of casting time. The quantity of material cast during each run is improved without the toxicity encountered with copper-beryllium substrates.

Abstract: A bulk amorphous metal inductive device includes a magnetic core having at least one low-loss bulk ferromagnetic amorphous metal magnetic component forming a magnetic circuit having an air therein. The component has a plurality of similarly shaped layers of amorphous metal strips bonded together to form a polyhedrally shaped part. The device has one or more electrical windings and is easily customized for specialized magnetic applications, e.g. for use as a transformer or inductor in power conditioning electronic circuitry employing switch-mode circuit topologies and switching frequencies ranging from 1 kHz to 200 kHz or more. The low core losses of the device, e.g. a loss of at most about 12 W/kg when excited at a frequency of 5 kHz to a peak induction level of 0.3 T, make it especially useful at frequencies of 1 kHz or more.

Abstract: A selective etching process cuts shapes from amorphous metal strip feedstock. The etching process comprises depositing a chemically resistant material to one side of the strip in a pattern that defines the requisite shape, mating the metal strip with a carrier strip, exposing at least one side of the metal strip to an etching agent to selectively etch the desired shape, and separating the shape from the strip feedstock. A plurality of layers of the shapes is assembled by adhesive lamination to form a generally polyhedrally shaped bulk amorphous metal magnetic component useful in high efficiency electric motors and inductive devices. The bulk amorphous metal magnetic component may include an arcuate surface, and preferably includes two arcuate surfaces that are disposed opposite to each other. The magnetic component is operable at frequencies ranging from about 50 Hz to about 20,000 Hz.

Abstract: A magnetomechanical resonance element or marker strip with facilitated performance based on an amorphous magnetostrictive alloy ribbon is utilized in an electronic article surveillance marker. A curvature along the element's length direction is introduced during ribbon fabrication with a different radius of curvature, which increases the resonance performance with minimal loss in the magneto-mechanical circuit, and more particularly, in a marker utilizing a plurality of resonating elements or marker strips. A marker is fabricated utilizing the resonance element or elements and is utilized in an electronic article surveillance system.

Abstract: A unitary amorphous metal magnetic component for an axial flux electric machine such as a motor or generator is formed from a spirally wound annular cylinder of ferromagnetic amorphous metal strips. The cylinder is adhesively bonded and provided with a plurality of slots formed in one of the annular faces of the cylinder and extending from the inner diameter to the outer diameter of the cylinder. The component is preferably employed in constructing a high efficiency, axial flux electric motor. When operated at an excitation frequency “f” to a peak induction level Bmax the unitary amorphous metal magnetic component has a core-loss less than “L” wherein L is given by the formula L=0.0074f(Bmax)1.3+0.000282f1.5(Bmax)2.4, the core loss, excitation frequency and peak induction level being measured in watts per kilogram, hertz, and teslas, respectively.

Abstract: A magnetic ribbon or sheet is coated with an electrical insulator prior to formation of a magnetic implement. Manufacture of the magnetic implement is accomplished in a single process without a need for co-winding magnetic and insulator ribbons. Thermal property differences between the magnetic material and the insulator operate during heat treatment to enhance magnetic property modification of the implement.

Abstract: A magnetomechanical resonance element or marker strip with facilitated performance based on an amorphous magnetostrictive alloy ribbon is utilized in an electronic article surveillance marker. A curvature along the element's length direction is introduced during ribbon fabrication with a different radius of curvature, which increases the resonance performance with minimal loss in the magneto-mechanical circuit, and more particularly, in a marker utilizing a plurality of resonating elements or marker strips. A marker is fabricated utilizing the resonance element or elements and is utilized in an electronic article surveillance system.

Abstract: A coded marker in a magnetomechanical resonant electronic article identification system, includes a plurality of ductile magnetostrictive elements or strips based on an amorphous magnetic alloy ribbon with improved magnetomechanical resonance performance. The coded marker takes full advantage of the improved magnetomechanical properties, and an electronic article identification system utilizes the coded marker. The improved encodable and decodable marker/identification system is capable of identifying considerably larger number of articles than conventional systems.

Abstract: An iron-based amorphous alloy and magnetic core with an iron-based amorphous alloy having a chemical composition with a formula FeaBbSicCd, where 81<a?84, 10?b?18, 0<c?5 and 0<d<1.5, numbers being in atomic percent, with incidental impurities, simultaneously have a value of a saturation magnetic induction exceeding 1.6 tesla, a Curie temperature of at least 300° C. and a crystallization temperature of at least 400° C. When cast in a ribbon form, such an amorphous metal alloy is ductile and thermally stable, and is suitable for various electric devices because of high magnetic stability at such devices' operating temperatures.

Abstract: An iron-based amorphous alloy and magnetic core with an iron-based amorphous alloy having a chemical composition with a formula FeaBbSicCd, where 80<a?84, 8?b?18, 0<c?5 and 0<d?3, numbers being in atomic percent, with incidental impurities, simultaneously having a value of a saturation magnetic induction exceeding 1.6 tesla, a Curie temperature of at least 300° C. and a crystallization temperature of at least 350 ° C. When cast in a ribbon form, such an amorphous metal alloy is ductile and thermally stable, and is suitable for various electric devices because of high magnetic stability at such devices' operating temperatures.

Abstract: A magnetic ribbon or sheet is coated with an electrical insulator prior to formation of a magnetic implement. Manufacture of the magnetic implement is accomplished in a single process without need for co-winding magnetic and insulator ribbons. Thermal property differences between the magnetic material and the insulator operate during heat treatment to enhance magnetic property modification of the implement.

Abstract: A transformer core comprises a plurality of segments of amorphous metal strips. Each of the segments comprises at least one packet of the strips. The packet comprises a plurality of groups of cut amorphous metal strips arranged in a step-lap joint pattern. Packets thus formed can have C-shape, I-shape or straight segment-shape configurations. Assembly of the transformer is accomplished by placing at least two of the segments together. Core manufacturing is simplified and core and coil assembly time is decreased. Stresses otherwise encountered during manufacture of the core are minimized and core loss of the completed transformer is reduced. Construction and assembly of large core transformers is carried out with lower stress and higher operating efficiencies than those produced from wound core constructions.

Abstract: Magnetic powder having a large coercivity, Hc, is consolidated with a non-magnetic binder to form a magnetic implement having desired dimension and shape. The magnetic implement exhibits a linear B-H loop and low magnetic loss. It is capable of operating under a wide magnetic field range, and finds use current and pulse transformers, inductors carrying large electrical current, stable bandpass filters, and the like.

Abstract: A plurality of parts is brazed using an iron-based brazing filler metal. The parts generally include stainless steel, and the brazed assembly forms a heat exchanger characterized by effective corrosion resistance and low rates of leaching of nickel into fluids passing therethrough. The heat exchanger is especially suited for use in processing items intended to be ingested by humans or animals.

Abstract: A bulk amorphous metal inductive device includes a magnetic core having at least one low-loss bulk ferromagnetic amorphous metal magnetic component forming a magnetic circuit having an air therein. The component has a plurality of similarly shaped layers of amorphous metal strips bonded together to form a polyhedrally shaped part. The device has one or more electrical windings and is easily customized for specialized magnetic applications, e.g. for use as a transformer or inductor in power conditioning electronic circuitry employing switch-mode circuit topologies and switching frequencies ranging from 1 kHz to 200 kHz or more. The low core losses of the device, e.g. a loss of at most about 12 W/kg when excited at a frequency of 5 kHz to a peak induction level of 0.3 T, make it especially useful at frequencies of 1 kHz or more.

Abstract: A bulk amorphous metal magnetic component has a plurality of laminations of ferromagnetic amorphous metal strips adhered together to form a generally three-dimensional part having the shape of a polyhedron. The component is formed by stamping, stacking and bonding. The bulk amorphous metal magnetic component may include an arcuate surface, and an implementation may include two arcuate surfaces that are disposed opposite each other. The magnetic component may be operable at frequencies ranging from between approximately 50 Hz and 20,000 Hz. When the component is excited at an excitation frequency “f” to a peak induction level Bmax, it may exhibit a core-loss less than “L” wherein L is given by the formula L=0.0074 f (Bmax)1.3+0.000282 f1.5 (Bmax)2.4, said core loss, said excitation frequency and said peak induction level being measured in watts per kilogram, hertz, and teslas, respectively.

Abstract: A magnetic implement has a gap size ranging from about 1 to about 20 mm. The implement comprises a magnetic core composed of an amorphous Fe-based alloy. A physical gap is disposed in the core's magnetic path. The alloy has an amorphous structure; is based on the components: (Fe—Ni—Co)—(B—Si—C). The sum of its Fe+Ni+Co content is in the range of 65–85 atom percent. Advantageously, the core exhibits an overall magnetic permeability ranging from about 40 to about 200 and enhanced magnetic performance.

Abstract: An amorphous metal stator for a high efficiency radial-flux electric motor has a plurality of segments, each of which includes a plurality of layers of amorphous metal strips. The plural segments are arranged to form a generally cylindrical stator having a plurality of teeth sections or poles protruding radially inward from the inner surface of the stator. In a first embodiment, the stator back-iron and teeth are constructed such that radial flux passing through the stator crosses just one air gap when traversing each segment of the stator. In a second embodiment, the stator back-iron and teeth are constructed such that radial flux passing through the stator traverses each segment without crossing an air gap.

Abstract: A magnetic ribbon or sheet is coated with an electrical insulator prior to formation of a magnetic implement. Manufacture of the magnetic implement is accomplished in a single process without a need for co-winding magnetic and insulator ribbons. Thermal property differences between the magnetic material and the insulator operate during heat treatment to enhance magnetic property modification of the implement.