US2918388A
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Method and means of coating metals
Assignee: American Mollerizing Corp
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Filing: 1956-09-28
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Granted: 1959-12-22
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Expires: 1976-09-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Moller Goran August
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 15:52
CPC Classifications
C; C23; C23C; C23C2/00; C23C2/34; C23C2/36; C23C2/38; C23C2/04; C23C2/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A PROCESS FOR CONTINUOUSLY COATING BASE METALS WITH A COATING METAL SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF ALUMINUM AND ALUMINUM ALLOYS, WHICH COMPRISES THE STEPS OF: IMMERSING THE BASE METAL TO BE COATED IN A PREHEATING MOLTEN SALT BATH HAVING A TEMPERATURE OF BETWEEN 1000*F. AND 1650*F., SAID BASE METAL BEING IMMERSED IN SAID SALT BATH WITHOUT PREVIOUSLY CONTACTING SAID COATING METAL, SAID SALT BATH COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE HALIDE SALT, WITHDRAWING SAID PRETREATED BASE METAL, AFTER IT HAS REACHED SUBSTANTIALLY THE TEMPERATURE OF SAID SALT BATH, DIRECTLY INTO A MOLTEN COATING METAL LAYER, OVERLYING A PORTION OF SAID SALT BATH, WITHOUT INTERVENING OXIDATION: AND WITHDRAWING SAID COATED BASE METAL IMMEDIATELY FROM SAID COATING METAL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A PROCESS FOR CONTINUOUSLY COATING BASE METALS WITH A COATING METAL SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF ALUMINUM AND ALUMINUM ALLOYS, WHICH COMPRISES THE STEPS OF: IMMERSING THE BASE METAL TO BE COATED IN A PREHEATING MOLTEN SALT BATH HAVING A TEMPERATURE OF BETWEEN 1000*F. AND 1650*F., SAID BASE METAL BEING IMMERSED IN SAID SALT BATH WITHOUT PREVIOUSLY CONTACTING SAID COATING METAL, SAID SALT BATH COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE HALIDE SALT, WITHDRAWING SAID PRETREATED BASE METAL, AFTER IT HAS REACHED SUBSTANTIALLY THE TEMPERATURE OF SAID SALT BATH, DIRECTLY INTO A MOLTEN COATING METAL LAYER, OVERLYING A PORTION OF SAID SALT BATH, WITHOUT INTERVENING OXIDATION: AND WITHDRAWING SAID COATED BASE METAL IMMEDIATELY FROM SAID COATING METAL.
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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) | 1962-12-21 | 1963-06-22 | 1963-12-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1966-12-21 | 1967-06-22 | 1967-12-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1970-12-21 | 1971-06-22 | 1971-12-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |