US2735705A
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Electrode joint
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Filing: —
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Granted: 1956-02-21
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Expires: 1973-02-21
Abstract
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Inventors
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Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 18:47
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05B; H05B7/00; H05B7/02; H05B7/14; Y; Y02; Y02P; Y02P10/00; Y02P10/25; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/47; Y10T403/472; Y10T403/477; Y10T403/55; Y10T403/556
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
AN ELECTRODE JOINT COMPRISING CONTIGUOUS ELECTRODE SECTIONS EACH PROVIDED WITH A THREADED RECESS IN THE CONTIGUOUS END FACE THEREOF, A NIPPLE THREADED INTO SAID RECESSES AND HOLDING SAID ELECTRODE SECTIONS WITH THEIR END FACES IN MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL CONTACT, THE THREADS OF SAID RECESSES AND SAID NIPPLE PROVIDING CLEARANCE SPACES THEREBETWEEN WHEN SAID NIPPLE IS TIGHTENED IN SAID RECESSES, THE END PORTIONS OF THE NIPPLE BEING EACH PROVIDED WITH A BORE GENERALLY NORMAL TO ITS LONGITUDINAL AXIS AND A FUSIBLE THERMAL SETTING BINDER IN SAID BORES ADAPTED TO RUN OUT OF SAID BORES WHEN MELTED AND IN VOLUME SUFFICIENT TO FILL LESS THAN A MAJOR PORTION OF THE THREAD CLEARANCE SPACES OF THE JOINT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
AN ELECTRODE JOINT COMPRISING CONTIGUOUS ELECTRODE SECTIONS EACH PROVIDED WITH A THREADED RECESS IN THE CONTIGUOUS END FACE THEREOF, A NIPPLE THREADED INTO SAID RECESSES AND HOLDING SAID ELECTRODE SECTIONS WITH THEIR END FACES IN MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL CONTACT, THE THREADS OF SAID RECESSES AND SAID NIPPLE PROVIDING CLEARANCE SPACES THEREBETWEEN WHEN SAID NIPPLE IS TIGHTENED IN SAID RECESSES, THE END PORTIONS OF THE NIPPLE BEING EACH PROVIDED WITH A BORE GENERALLY NORMAL TO ITS LONGITUDINAL AXIS AND A FUSIBLE THERMAL SETTING BINDER IN SAID BORES ADAPTED TO RUN OUT OF SAID BORES WHEN MELTED AND IN VOLUME SUFFICIENT TO FILL LESS THAN A MAJOR PORTION OF THE THREAD CLEARANCE SPACES OF THE JOINT.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
145 words
IN A THREADED CARBONACEOUS CONNECTING NIPPLE FOR AN ELECTRODE JOINT OF THE CHARACTER IN WHICH THE ENDS OF CARBONACEOUS ELECTRODE SECTIONS ARE PROVIDED WITH THREADED RECESSES AND A THREADED NIPPLE IS PROVIDED WHICH HAS ITS OPPOSITE ENDS ENTERING SAID RECESSES AND IN WHICH THE THREADS OF SAID RECESSES AND SAID NIPPLE PROVIDE CLEARANCE SPACES THEREBETWEEN WHEN SAID NIPPLE IS TIGHTENED IN SAID RECESSES; THE IMPROVEMENT WHEREIN THE END PORTIONS OF THE NIPPLE ARE EACH PROVIDED WITH A BORE EXTENDING INWARDLY FROM THE THREADED SURFACE GENERALLY NORMAL TO THE LONGUTUDINAL AXIS OF THE NIPPLE AND A FUSIBLE THERMAL SETTING BINDER IS CARRIED IN SAID BORES, IS ADAPTED TO RUN OUT OF SAID BORES WHEN MELTED, AND IS IN VOLUME SUFFICIENT TO FILL LESS THAN A MAJOR PORTION OF THE AFOREMENTIONED THREAD CLEARANCE SPACES WHEN SUCH NIPPLE IS EMBODIED IN AN ELECTRODE JOINT OF THE CHARACTER DESCRIBED.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
145 words
IN A THREADED CARBONACEOUS CONNECTING NIPPLE FOR AN ELECTRODE JOINT OF THE CHARACTER IN WHICH THE ENDS OF CARBONACEOUS ELECTRODE SECTIONS ARE PROVIDED WITH THREADED RECESSES AND A THREADED NIPPLE IS PROVIDED WHICH HAS ITS OPPOSITE ENDS ENTERING SAID RECESSES AND IN WHICH THE THREADS OF SAID RECESSES AND SAID NIPPLE PROVIDE CLEARANCE SPACES THEREBETWEEN WHEN SAID NIPPLE IS TIGHTENED IN SAID RECESSES; THE IMPROVEMENT WHEREIN THE END PORTIONS OF THE NIPPLE ARE EACH PROVIDED WITH A BORE EXTENDING INWARDLY FROM THE THREADED SURFACE GENERALLY NORMAL TO THE LONGUTUDINAL AXIS OF THE NIPPLE AND A FUSIBLE THERMAL SETTING BINDER IS CARRIED IN SAID BORES, IS ADAPTED TO RUN OUT OF SAID BORES WHEN MELTED, AND IS IN VOLUME SUFFICIENT TO FILL LESS THAN A MAJOR PORTION OF THE AFOREMENTIONED THREAD CLEARANCE SPACES WHEN SUCH NIPPLE IS EMBODIED IN AN ELECTRODE JOINT OF THE CHARACTER DESCRIBED.
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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) | 1959-02-20 | 1959-08-22 | 1960-02-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1963-02-20 | 1963-08-22 | 1964-02-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1967-02-20 | 1967-08-22 | 1968-02-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |