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US2878146A
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Method of de-oxidizing metal surfaces
Assignee: Lanteris Space LLC
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Filing: 1954-12-16
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Granted: 1959-03-17
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Expires: 1974-12-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Anthony J Certa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-05 16:43
CPC Classifications
C; C23; C23G; C23G1/00; C23G1/02; C23G1/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
THE METHOD OF REMOVING OXIDE FROM THE SURFACE OF OXIDIZED IRON AND STEEL ARTICLES AND CONCURRENTLY CONDITIONING SAID SURFACE TO RESIST REOXIDATION, WHICH COMPRISES IMMERSING THE OXIDIZED ARTICLE IN A BATH CONSISTING ESSENTALLY OF A SOLUTION OF AMMONIUM CHLORIDE IN AQUEOUS HYDROCHLORIC ACID AT A TEMPERATURE BETWEEN ABOUT 40* C. AND THE BOILING POINT OF SAID BATH, SAID AQUEOUS HYDROCHLORIC ACID CONTAINING BETWEEN ABOUT 16 AND ABOUT 37%, BY WEIGHT, OF HCL AND SAID AMMONIUM CHLORIDE BEING PRESENT IN AN AMOUNT BETWEEN ABOUT 10 GRAMS PER 100 ML. OF AQUEOUS HYDROCHLORIC ACID AND A MASS SUFFICIENT TO SATURATE SAID AQUEOUS HYDROCHLORIC ACID AT SAID TEMPERATURE, AND CONTINUING SAID IMMERSION AT LEAST UNTIL OXIDE IS REMOVED.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
115 words
THE METHOD OF REMOVING OXIDE FROM THE SURFACE OF OXIDIZED IRON AND STEEL ARTICLES AND CONCURRENTLY CONDITIONING SAID SURFACE TO RESIST REOXIDATION, WHICH COMPRISES IMMERSING THE OXIDIZED ARTICLE IN A BATH CONSISTING ESSENTALLY OF A SOLUTION OF AMMONIUM CHLORIDE IN AQUEOUS HYDROCHLORIC ACID AT A TEMPERATURE BETWEEN ABOUT 40* C. AND THE BOILING POINT OF SAID BATH, SAID AQUEOUS HYDROCHLORIC ACID CONTAINING BETWEEN ABOUT 16 AND ABOUT 37%, BY WEIGHT, OF HCL AND SAID AMMONIUM CHLORIDE BEING PRESENT IN AN AMOUNT BETWEEN ABOUT 10 GRAMS PER 100 ML. OF AQUEOUS HYDROCHLORIC ACID AND A MASS SUFFICIENT TO SATURATE SAID AQUEOUS HYDROCHLORIC ACID AT SAID TEMPERATURE, AND CONTINUING SAID IMMERSION AT LEAST UNTIL OXIDE IS REMOVED.
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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) | 1962-03-16 | 1962-09-15 | 1963-03-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1966-03-16 | 1966-09-15 | 1967-03-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1970-03-16 | 1970-09-15 | 1971-03-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |