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US2653211A
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Method of manufacturing plated articles
Assignee: AO Smith Corp
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Filing: 1951-07-05
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Granted: 1953-09-22
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Expires: 1971-07-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Orrin E Andrus
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 20:31
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23K; B23K33/00; B23K33/004
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
IN A METHOD OF FABRICATING A PLATED ARTICLE THE STEPS OF PROVIDING A LAYER OF CORROSION-RESISTANT METAL ON A FERROUS METAL BASE MEMBER IN THE REGION OF A PROPOSED JOINT BETWEEN THE FERROUS METAL BASE MEMBER AND A SECOND MEMBER, THEREAFTER PLATING THE BASE MEMBER WITH CORROSION-RESISTANT PLATING METAL, SAID PLATING METAL OVERLAPPING SAID CORROSION-RESISTANT LAYER, AND THEN MAKING A CORROSION-RESISTANT WELD BETWEEN THE CORROSION-RESISTANT LAYER AND SAID SECOND MEMBER, THE EDGE OF THE WELD BEING SPACED FROM THE EDGES OF THE CORROSION-RESISTANT LAYER ADJOINING SAID BASE MEMBER, WITH ANY CRACKS OCCURRING IN SAID PLATING METAL ADJACENT SAID WELD TENDING TO EXPOSE SAID CORROSION-RESISTANT LAYER TO CORROSION RATHER THAN THE BASE MEMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
IN A METHOD OF FABRICATING A PLATED ARTICLE THE STEPS OF PROVIDING A LAYER OF CORROSION-RESISTANT METAL ON A FERROUS METAL BASE MEMBER IN THE REGION OF A PROPOSED JOINT BETWEEN THE FERROUS METAL BASE MEMBER AND A SECOND MEMBER, THEREAFTER PLATING THE BASE MEMBER WITH CORROSION-RESISTANT PLATING METAL, SAID PLATING METAL OVERLAPPING SAID CORROSION-RESISTANT LAYER, AND THEN MAKING A CORROSION-RESISTANT WELD BETWEEN THE CORROSION-RESISTANT LAYER AND SAID SECOND MEMBER, THE EDGE OF THE WELD BEING SPACED FROM THE EDGES OF THE CORROSION-RESISTANT LAYER ADJOINING SAID BASE MEMBER, WITH ANY CRACKS OCCURRING IN SAID PLATING METAL ADJACENT SAID WELD TENDING TO EXPOSE SAID CORROSION-RESISTANT LAYER TO CORROSION RATHER THAN THE BASE MEMBER.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1956-09-21 | 1957-03-23 | 1957-09-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1960-09-21 | 1961-03-23 | 1961-09-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1964-09-21 | 1965-03-23 | 1965-09-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |