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Method of forming slip-rings in annular grooves
Assignee: Breeze Corp Inc
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Filing: 1958-06-30
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Granted: 1960-11-22
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Expires: 1978-06-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Mcgall Edward
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 22:41
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R43/00; H01R43/10; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49002; Y10T29/49009; Y10T29/49011
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
IN A PROCESS FOR FORMING ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE SLIPRINGS SUPPORTED BY ANNULARLY GROOVED INSULATING MEANS, THE STEPS OF POSITIONING A CONDUCTOR IN A RADIAL HOLE WHICH JOINS THE ANNULAR GROOVE WITH A CENTRAL AXIAL BORE, ELECTROPLATING THE SURFACE OF THE CONDUCTOR UNTIL THE RADIAL HOLE IS FILLED, AND THE CONDUCTOR AT EACH END OF THE HOLE IS COVERED WITH AN EXTENDED, BUTTON-LIKE FORMATION OF CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL, DEPOSITION A CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL ON THE BOTTOM OF THE ANNULAR GROOVE, AND ELECTROPLATING THE EXPOSED CONDUCTIVE SURFACES UNTIL SUFFICIENT MATERIAL IS DEPOSITED TO FORM A SLIP-RING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
IN A PROCESS FOR FORMING ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE SLIPRINGS SUPPORTED BY ANNULARLY GROOVED INSULATING MEANS, THE STEPS OF POSITIONING A CONDUCTOR IN A RADIAL HOLE WHICH JOINS THE ANNULAR GROOVE WITH A CENTRAL AXIAL BORE, ELECTROPLATING THE SURFACE OF THE CONDUCTOR UNTIL THE RADIAL HOLE IS FILLED, AND THE CONDUCTOR AT EACH END OF THE HOLE IS COVERED WITH AN EXTENDED, BUTTON-LIKE FORMATION OF CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL, DEPOSITION A CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL ON THE BOTTOM OF THE ANNULAR GROOVE, AND ELECTROPLATING THE EXPOSED CONDUCTIVE SURFACES UNTIL SUFFICIENT MATERIAL IS DEPOSITED TO FORM A SLIP-RING.
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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) | 1963-11-22 | 1964-05-23 | 1964-11-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1967-11-22 | 1968-05-23 | 1968-11-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1971-11-22 | 1972-05-23 | 1972-11-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |