Laser weldable sterling alloy
AssigneeJames Avery Craftsman, Inc.
InventorDejan Stojakovic
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Abstract
A sterling silver chain and method of manufacturing a sterling silver chain comprising a plurality of chain links. Each of the chain links can comprise a sterling silver wire, the sterling silver wire comprising a first end and a second end. Each of the first end and the second end of each of the plurality of chain links can be joined together through a weld. Each of the plurality of chain links can comprise at least 92.5% by weight silver and at least 6.5% by weight tin.
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A sterling silver chain, comprising:
- a plurality of chain links, wherein each of the chain links comprises a sterling silver wire, wherein the sterling silver wire comprises a first end and a second end, wherein each of the first end and the second end of each of the plurality of chain links are joined together through a weld, and wherein each of the plurality of chain links comprises at least 92.5% by weight silver and at least 6.5% by weight tin.
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A method of making a sterling silver chain, comprising:
- forming a plurality of lengths of sterling silver wire into successive chain links comprising a first end and a second end;
- abutting the first end and the second end of the successive chain links, and
- joining the links by laser welding the abutting ends to form the sterling silver chain, wherein the wire comprises a binary alloy comprising at least 92.5% by weight silver and at least 6.5% by weight tin, and wherein joining the links by laser welding comprises a single laser shot that completely welds the binary alloy with a diameter of up to 0.05 inches in diameter.
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A sterling silver chain, comprising:
- a plurality of lengths of sterling silver wire, wherein each of the lengths of sterling silver wire formed into successive links whose ends abut, wherein each of the plurality of lengths of sterling silver wire are closed by laser welded joints, and wherein the sterling silver wire comprises at least 92.5% by weight silver and at least 6.5% by weight tin.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.