US2690403A
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Chemical nickel plating on nonmetallic materials
Assignee: General American Transportation Corp
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Filing: 1953-07-24
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Granted: 1954-09-28
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Expires: 1973-07-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Gutzeit Gregoire
- 👤 William J Crehan
- 👤 Krieg Abraham
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 20:12
CPC Classifications
C; C23; C23C; C23C18/00; C23C18/16; C23C18/31; C23C18/32; C23C18/34; C23C18/36; C23C18/1601; C23C18/1633; C23C18/1635; C23C18/1639; C23C18/1641; C23C18/18; C23C18/20; C23C18/2006; C23C18/2013; C23C18/2046; C23C18/2053; C23C18/2066
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
THE PROCESS OF PRODUCING AN INTIMATELY BONDED AND CONTINUOUS LAYER OF NICKEL UPON THE SURFACE OF A SOLID NON-METALLIC BODY, WHIH COMPRISES EXPOSING A FRESH NON-POLARIZED SURFACE OF SAID BODY HAVING INCORPORATED THEREIN AND EXPOSED THEREON DISPERSED GROWTH NUCLEI MINUTE CARBON PARTICLES, AND IMMERSING SAID BODY IN A BATH CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF AN AQUEOUS SOLUTION OF A NICKEL SALT AND A HYPOPHOSPHITE DURING A SUFFICIENT TIME INTERVAL TO CAUSE INITIAL NICKEL PLATING UPON SAID GROWTH NUCLEI AND SUBSEQUENT GROWTH OF THE NICKEL PLATING INTO A CONTINUOUS NICKEL LAYER UPON THE FRESH NON-POLARIZED SURFACE OF SAID BODY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
THE PROCESS OF PRODUCING AN INTIMATELY BONDED AND CONTINUOUS LAYER OF NICKEL UPON THE SURFACE OF A SOLID NON-METALLIC BODY, WHIH COMPRISES EXPOSING A FRESH NON-POLARIZED SURFACE OF SAID BODY HAVING INCORPORATED THEREIN AND EXPOSED THEREON DISPERSED GROWTH NUCLEI MINUTE CARBON PARTICLES, AND IMMERSING SAID BODY IN A BATH CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF AN AQUEOUS SOLUTION OF A NICKEL SALT AND A HYPOPHOSPHITE DURING A SUFFICIENT TIME INTERVAL TO CAUSE INITIAL NICKEL PLATING UPON SAID GROWTH NUCLEI AND SUBSEQUENT GROWTH OF THE NICKEL PLATING INTO A CONTINUOUS NICKEL LAYER UPON THE FRESH NON-POLARIZED SURFACE OF SAID BODY.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1957-09-27 | 1958-03-29 | 1958-09-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1961-09-27 | 1962-03-29 | 1962-09-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1965-09-27 | 1966-03-29 | 1966-09-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |