Methods for counteracting rebounding effects during solid state resistance welding of dissimilar materials

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10717145
APP PUB NO 20170225260A1
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15494970

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The present disclosure is directed to a multi-segment device, such as an intravascular guide wire. The multi-segment device includes an elongate first portion comprising a first metallic material, an elongate second portion comprising a different metallic material, the first and second elongate portions being directly joined together end to end by a solid-state weld, and a heat affected zone surrounding an interface of the weld where the first and second portions are joined together, wherein the heat affected zone has an average thickness of less than about 0.20 mm.

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ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS INC3200 LAKESIDE DRIVE SANTA CLARA CA 95054

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Dooley, Jeffrey F Oceanside, US 9 21
Gillick, Matthew J Murrieta, US 37 1632
Simpson, John A Carlsbad, US 114 5922

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