(US6221513-B1)   NOVELTY - Interface surface of ceramic material (42) and interface surface of metallic material (40) are positioned adjacent to each other and at least one of them is contacted with a titanium containing braze material (46) having at least 15% nickel. The braze material is heated under vacuum below 1150 degreesC and melted to contact both interface surfaces followed by cooling to form a solid seal between them.    USE - For sealing interface surfaces of ceramic material and metallic pin for use in implantable medical devices, electrical connectors, electronic packages such as fuel cells and gas sensors, structural components such as cutting tool components and inserts, pulp and paper handling equipment, pump component, seawater components and sporting goods such as golf club.    ADVANTAGE - The interface surfaces of ceramic component and metallic components having wide variety of geometry can be hermetically sealed reliably. The braze materials can provide seals on the outer or inner surface of the component assembly and multiple components can be sealed simultaneously.    (EP1113925-A1)   NOVELTY - Interface surface of ceramic material (42) and interface surface of metallic material (40) are positioned adjacent to each other and at least one of them is contacted with a titanium containing braze material (46) having at least 15% nickel. The braze material is heated under vacuum below 1150 degreesC and melted to contact both interface surfaces followed by cooling to form a solid seal between them.    USE - For sealing interface surfaces of ceramic material and metallic pin for use in implantable medical devices, electrical connectors, electronic packages such as fuel cells and gas sensors, structural components such as cutting tool components and inserts, pulp and paper handling equipment, pump component, seawater components and sporting goods such as golf club.    ADVANTAGE - The interface surfaces of ceramic component and metallic components having wide variety of geometry can be hermetically sealed reliably. The braze materials can provide seals on the outer or inner surface of the component assembly and multiple components can be sealed simultaneously.