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Method of jet plating
Assignee: Lanteris Space LLC
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Filing: 1956-06-18
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Granted: 1959-02-10
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Expires: 1976-06-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Elizabeth M Zimmerman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 20:19
CPC Classifications
C; C25; C25D; C25D5/00; C25D5/08; H; H10; H10P; H10P14/00; H10P14/40; H10P14/46; H10P14/47
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
IN THE JET PLATING OF A DEPOSIT OF METAL SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF INDIUM AND GALLIUM ONTO ANOTHER SURFACE INVOLVING DIRECTING A STREAM OF ELECTROLYTE COMPRISING AN AQUEOUS SOLUTION OF SALT OF SAID METAL TO BE DEPOSITED AGAINST THE SURFACE ONTO WHICH THE DEPOSIT IS TO BE APPLIED AND COMPLETING THE CIRCUIT BETWEEN THE JET DEVICE AND THE SURFACE THROUGH THE ELECTROLYTE STREAM WHEREBY THE SAID SURFACE IS THE CATHODE AND THE JET DEVICE IS THE ANODE IN THE SYSTEM, THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES CONDUCTING SUCH PLATING WITH A COMPOUND SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF ETHYLENEDIAMINETETRAACETIC ACID AND SALTS THEREOF DISSOLVED IN SAID ELECTROLYTE WHILE MAINTAINING A CURRENT DENSITY DURING SAID PLATING WHEREBY THE PLATED DEPOSIT HAS A CROSS-SECTIONAL AREA LESS THAN THAT OF THE JET ORIFICE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
IN THE JET PLATING OF A DEPOSIT OF METAL SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF INDIUM AND GALLIUM ONTO ANOTHER SURFACE INVOLVING DIRECTING A STREAM OF ELECTROLYTE COMPRISING AN AQUEOUS SOLUTION OF SALT OF SAID METAL TO BE DEPOSITED AGAINST THE SURFACE ONTO WHICH THE DEPOSIT IS TO BE APPLIED AND COMPLETING THE CIRCUIT BETWEEN THE JET DEVICE AND THE SURFACE THROUGH THE ELECTROLYTE STREAM WHEREBY THE SAID SURFACE IS THE CATHODE AND THE JET DEVICE IS THE ANODE IN THE SYSTEM, THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES CONDUCTING SUCH PLATING WITH A COMPOUND SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF ETHYLENEDIAMINETETRAACETIC ACID AND SALTS THEREOF DISSOLVED IN SAID ELECTROLYTE WHILE MAINTAINING A CURRENT DENSITY DURING SAID PLATING WHEREBY THE PLATED DEPOSIT HAS A CROSS-SECTIONAL AREA LESS THAN THAT OF THE JET ORIFICE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2751341A
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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) | 1962-02-09 | 1962-08-11 | 1963-02-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1966-02-09 | 1966-08-11 | 1967-02-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1970-02-09 | 1970-08-11 | 1971-02-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |