US2592483A
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Electrolytic cell
Assignee: EIDP Inc
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Filing: 1949-04-27
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Granted: 1952-04-08
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Expires: 1969-04-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank E Smith
- 👤 Herbert B Williams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 05:57
CPC Classifications
C; C25; C25C; C25C7/00; C25C7/005; C25C7/02; C25C7/025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
A FUSED SALT ELECTROLYSIS CELL COMPRISING A CIRCULAR, HORIZONTALLY DISPOSED STEEL BASE PLATE, AN ANODE-RECEIVING STEEL SOCKET SET IN SAID PLATE AND EXTENDING BELOW THE BOTTOM SIDE THEREOF, A CYLINDRICAL GRAPHITE ANODE SET IN SAID SOCKET AND ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED THERETO BY MEANS OF A MOLTEM METAL SEAL, SAID ANODE EXTENDING UPWARDLY INTO A ZONE OF ELECTROLYSIS, AN ANNULAR STEEL CATHODE IN SAID ZONE AND SURROUNDING SAID ANODE, A CYLINDERAL, REFRACTORY-LINED, STEEL SHELL HAVING A DIAMETER LESS THAN THAT OF SAID PLATE, AND SURROUNDING SAID CATHODE, THE LOWER EDGE OF SAID SHELL BEING SPACED ABOVE THE TOP OF SAID PLATE, SAID PLATE HAVING AT ITS PERIPHERY AN UPSTANDING STEEL FLANGE EXTENDING ABOVE THE BOTTOM OF SAID SHELL, A REFRACTORY INULATING SEAL IN THE ANNULAR SPACE BETWEEN SAID FLANGE AND THE LOWER PART OF SAID SHELL, AND A COPPER CONDUCTOR FASTENED TO THE EXTERIOR OF SAID ANODE SOCKET.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
A FUSED SALT ELECTROLYSIS CELL COMPRISING A CIRCULAR, HORIZONTALLY DISPOSED STEEL BASE PLATE, AN ANODE-RECEIVING STEEL SOCKET SET IN SAID PLATE AND EXTENDING BELOW THE BOTTOM SIDE THEREOF, A CYLINDRICAL GRAPHITE ANODE SET IN SAID SOCKET AND ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED THERETO BY MEANS OF A MOLTEM METAL SEAL, SAID ANODE EXTENDING UPWARDLY INTO A ZONE OF ELECTROLYSIS, AN ANNULAR STEEL CATHODE IN SAID ZONE AND SURROUNDING SAID ANODE, A CYLINDERAL, REFRACTORY-LINED, STEEL SHELL HAVING A DIAMETER LESS THAN THAT OF SAID PLATE, AND SURROUNDING SAID CATHODE, THE LOWER EDGE OF SAID SHELL BEING SPACED ABOVE THE TOP OF SAID PLATE, SAID PLATE HAVING AT ITS PERIPHERY AN UPSTANDING STEEL FLANGE EXTENDING ABOVE THE BOTTOM OF SAID SHELL, A REFRACTORY INULATING SEAL IN THE ANNULAR SPACE BETWEEN SAID FLANGE AND THE LOWER PART OF SAID SHELL, AND A COPPER CONDUCTOR FASTENED TO THE EXTERIOR OF SAID ANODE SOCKET.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1955-04-08 | 1955-10-08 | 1956-04-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1959-04-08 | 1959-10-08 | 1960-04-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1963-04-08 | 1963-10-08 | 1964-04-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |