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 binary alloy and 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 welding the binary alloy, and wherein the binary alloy comprises at least 92.5% by weight silver, at least 7% by weight tin, and the balance is incidental ingredients.
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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, wherein the sterling silver wire comprises a binary alloy comprising at least 92.5% by weight silver, at least 7% by weight tin, and the balance is incidental ingredients, and
- joining the links by welding the binary alloy at the abutting ends to form the sterling silver chain.
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A sterling silver chain, comprising:
- a plurality of lengths of sterling silver wire comprising a binary alloy, 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 welded joints formed by welding the binary alloy, and wherein the binary alloy comprises at least 92.5% by weight silver, at least 7% by weight tin, and the balance is incidental ingredients.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.