US2886468A
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Nickel plating process
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1953-07-16
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Granted: 1959-05-12
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Expires: 1973-07-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas B Hoover
- 👤 Thomas E Zava
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 08:49
CPC Classifications
C; C23; C23C; C23C16/00; C23C16/06; C23C16/16; C03; C03C; C03C3/00; C03C3/04; C03C3/076; C03C3/089
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
AN IMPROVED METHOD OF NICKLE PLATING A SURFACE WHICH COMPRISES EFFECTING CONTACT OF SAID SURFACE WITH A MIXTURE COMPRISES APPROXIMATELY 5% TO APPROXIMATELY 40% OF NICKEL CARBONYL VAPOR BY VOLUME, APPROXIMATELY 0.2% H2S BY VOLUME, APPROXIMATELY 1% OXYGEN BY VOLUME AND THE REMAINDER AN INERT CARRIER GAS, WHILE MAINTAINING THE SURFACE-GAS INTERFACE DURING SAID CONTACT AT APPROXIMATELY AMBIENT ATMOSPHERIC TEMPERATURE, UNTIL THE DESIRED THICKNESS OF NICKEL ON SAID SURFACE HAS BEEN OBTAINED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
AN IMPROVED METHOD OF NICKLE PLATING A SURFACE WHICH COMPRISES EFFECTING CONTACT OF SAID SURFACE WITH A MIXTURE COMPRISES APPROXIMATELY 5% TO APPROXIMATELY 40% OF NICKEL CARBONYL VAPOR BY VOLUME, APPROXIMATELY 0.2% H2S BY VOLUME, APPROXIMATELY 1% OXYGEN BY VOLUME AND THE REMAINDER AN INERT CARRIER GAS, WHILE MAINTAINING THE SURFACE-GAS INTERFACE DURING SAID CONTACT AT APPROXIMATELY AMBIENT ATMOSPHERIC TEMPERATURE, UNTIL THE DESIRED THICKNESS OF NICKEL ON SAID SURFACE HAS BEEN OBTAINED.
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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) | 1962-05-11 | 1962-11-10 | 1963-05-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1966-05-11 | 1966-11-10 | 1967-05-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1970-05-11 | 1970-11-10 | 1971-05-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |