Inventors:
Mort Jay Nierenberg - Lancaster PA
Kelly Eugene Hamm - Holtwood PA
Douglas David Harding - Narron PA
Stephen Thomas Opresko - Lancaster PA
Hale Andrew Johnson - Willow Street PA
Assignee:
Thomson Licensing S. A. - Boulogne-Billancourt
International Classification:
H01J 2994
US Classification:
313481, 313482, 313477 HC, 313477 R, 313 44, 313553, 417 48, 417 49, 417 50, 417 51
Abstract:
A CRT including an evacuated envelope with a color selection electrode assembly disposed within the envelope, and an internal magnetic shield (IMS) secured to the color selection electrode assembly, and having a replaceable getter attachment assembly comprising a mounting rail and replaceable getter portion. The mounting rail having a first portion with a coupling clip attached to the IMS and a second portion extending therefrom. The replaceable getter portion includes a first end extending from the mounting rail with a getter cup attached thereto and a second end detachably attached to the second portion of the mounting rail. The replaceable getter portion extends from the mounting rail to deposit a film of evaporated getter material therefrom within the envelope.