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US3042602A
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Horizontal electrolytic cell
Assignee: De Nora SpA
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Filing: 1960-10-25
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Granted: 1962-07-03
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Expires: 1980-10-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Nora Vittorio De
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 15:23
CPC Classifications
C; C25; C25B; C25B9/00; C25B9/70; C25B11/00; C25B11/02; C25B11/033; C25B9/005; C25B9/09; C25B9/30; C25B9/303
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
AN APPARATUS FOR CONDUCTING THE ELECTROLYSIS OF ELECTROLYTES WHICH COMPRISES AN ELONGATED INCLINED TROUGH, A METAL FRAME COMPRISING TRANSVERSE AND LONGITUDINAL MEMBERS, ANODES SUSPENDED FROM SAID TRANSVERSE MEMBERS OF SAID FRAME, A FLEXIBLE, RUPTURABLE, PLASTIC SHEET COVER ATTACHED TO THE SIDES OF SAID TROUGH, OPENINGS IN SAID COVER THROUGH WHICH SAID ANODES PROTRUDE, A MERCURY CATHODE FLOWING ALONG THE BASE OF SAID TROUGH, A CATHODE CONTACT SURFACE IN SAID TROUGH BASE COMPRISING ALTERNATE LONFITUDINAL CONDUCTIVE AND NON-CONDUCTIVE SURFACES, SAID CONDUCTIVE SURFACES BEING LOWER AND NARROWER THAN SAID NON-CONDUCTIVE SURFACES WHEREBY DURING PERIODS OF REDUCED MERCURY FLOW THE CONDUCTIVE SURFACES REMAIN COVER WITH MERCURY, AND MEANS FOR IMPOSING AN ELECTRICAL CURRENT ON SAID ANODES AND SAID CATHODE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
116 words
AN APPARATUS FOR CONDUCTING THE ELECTROLYSIS OF ELECTROLYTES WHICH COMPRISES AN ELONGATED INCLINED TROUGH, A METAL FRAME COMPRISING TRANSVERSE AND LONGITUDINAL MEMBERS, ANODES SUSPENDED FROM SAID TRANSVERSE MEMBERS OF SAID FRAME, A FLEXIBLE, RUPTURABLE, PLASTIC SHEET COVER ATTACHED TO THE SIDES OF SAID TROUGH, OPENINGS IN SAID COVER THROUGH WHICH SAID ANODES PROTRUDE, A MERCURY CATHODE FLOWING ALONG THE BASE OF SAID TROUGH, A CATHODE CONTACT SURFACE IN SAID TROUGH BASE COMPRISING ALTERNATE LONFITUDINAL CONDUCTIVE AND NON-CONDUCTIVE SURFACES, SAID CONDUCTIVE SURFACES BEING LOWER AND NARROWER THAN SAID NON-CONDUCTIVE SURFACES WHEREBY DURING PERIODS OF REDUCED MERCURY FLOW THE CONDUCTIVE SURFACES REMAIN COVER WITH MERCURY, AND MEANS FOR IMPOSING AN ELECTRICAL CURRENT ON SAID ANODES AND SAID CATHODE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1965-07-02 | 1966-01-01 | 1966-07-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-07-02 | 1970-01-01 | 1970-07-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-07-02 | 1974-01-01 | 1974-07-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |