US2610145A
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Electroplating
Assignee: National Steel Corp
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Filing: 1949-03-02
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Granted: 1952-09-09
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Expires: 1969-03-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Abram B Wilson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 20:35
CPC Classifications
C; C25; C25D; C25D17/00; C25D17/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
APPARATUS FOR CONTINUOUSLY ELECTROLPLATING A MOVING STRIP OF MATERIAL HAVING A CONDUCTIVE SURFACE IN WHICH A TRAY PRESENTS AN ELECTROPLATING CELL ADAPTED TO HAVE THE STRIP MOVE ACROSS THE CELL FROM END TO END IN A HORIZONTAL PATH WITH THE CONDUCTIVE SURFACE THEREOF IN CONTACT WITH THE ELECTROLYTE IN THE CELL COMPRISING AN ANODE-SUPPORTING STRUCTURE IN THE TRAY BELOW THE PATH OF THE STRIP, THE ANODE-SUPPORTING STRUCTURE INCLUDING A SUPPORTING BASE MEMBER OF ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE, CORRODIBLE METAL EXTENDING ACROSS THE TRAY AND THE PATH OF THE STRIP AND HAVING AN UPPER SURFACE EXTENDING ACROSS FROM SIDE TO SIDE OF THE PATH OF THE STRIP, MEANS FOR CONNECTING THE BASE MEMBER TO A SOURCE OF ELECTROPLATING CURRENT, A MEMBER SUPPORTED BY THE BASE MEMBER AND FORMED OF CARBON RESISTANT TO ATTACK BY THE ELECTROLYTE AND DISPOSED BELOW THE PATH OF THE STRIP IN THE ELECTROLYTE OF THE CELL IN ELECTRICAL ENGAGEMENT WITH THE UPPER SURFACE OF
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
APPARATUS FOR CONTINUOUSLY ELECTROLPLATING A MOVING STRIP OF MATERIAL HAVING A CONDUCTIVE SURFACE IN WHICH A TRAY PRESENTS AN ELECTROPLATING CELL ADAPTED TO HAVE THE STRIP MOVE ACROSS THE CELL FROM END TO END IN A HORIZONTAL PATH WITH THE CONDUCTIVE SURFACE THEREOF IN CONTACT WITH THE ELECTROLYTE IN THE CELL COMPRISING AN ANODE-SUPPORTING STRUCTURE IN THE TRAY BELOW THE PATH OF THE STRIP, THE ANODE-SUPPORTING STRUCTURE INCLUDING A SUPPORTING BASE MEMBER OF ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE, CORRODIBLE METAL EXTENDING ACROSS THE TRAY AND THE PATH OF THE STRIP AND HAVING AN UPPER SURFACE EXTENDING ACROSS FROM SIDE TO SIDE OF THE PATH OF THE STRIP, MEANS FOR CONNECTING THE BASE MEMBER TO A SOURCE OF ELECTROPLATING CURRENT, A MEMBER SUPPORTED BY THE BASE MEMBER AND FORMED OF CARBON RESISTANT TO ATTACK BY THE ELECTROLYTE AND DISPOSED BELOW THE PATH OF THE STRIP IN THE ELECTROLYTE OF THE CELL IN ELECTRICAL ENGAGEMENT WITH THE UPPER SURFACE OF
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) | 1955-09-09 | 1956-03-10 | 1956-09-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1959-09-09 | 1960-03-10 | 1960-09-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1963-09-09 | 1964-03-10 | 1964-09-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |