US3051631A
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Method and apparatus for the control of oxidation-reduction reactions
Assignee: Diamond Shamrock Corp
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Filing: 1959-04-07
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Granted: 1962-08-28
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Expires: 1979-04-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Adie D Harbin
- 👤 Harold E Munns
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:45
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N27/00; G01N27/26; G01N27/416; G01N27/4166; G01N27/4168; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T436/00; Y10T436/12; Y10T436/19
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
AN APPARATUS FOR USE IN MEASURING THE OXIDATIONREDUCTION POTENTIAL PRODUCED IN THE REACTIONS INVOLVING CHLORINE WHICH COMPRISES A UNITARY CELL BODY OF AN ELECTRICALLY NONCONDUCTIVE NON-FRAGILE MATERIAL RESISTANT TO SHATTERING ON IMPACT, AND FURTHER RESISTANT TO HIGH TEMPERATURES, SOLUTIONS OF STRONG AND WEAK ALKALIES AND ACIDS, AND SOLUTIONS OF OXIDIZING AND REDUCING AGENTS, THE SURFACE OF SAID CELL BODY WHICH IS EXPOSED TO THE REACTANTS WHOSE OXIDATION-REDUCTION POTENTIAL IS TO BE MEASURED HAVING TWO ELECTRODES IMBEDDED THEREIN AND BONDED THERETO, ONE ELECTRODE HAVING A SURFACE OF SILVER AND THE OTHER ELECTRODE HAVING A SURFACE OF PLATINUM, THE SILVER AND PLATINUM SURFACES OF SAID ELECTRODES BEING SUBSTANTIALLY FLUSH WITH THE SURFACE OF THE CELL BODY, SAID ELECTRODES HAVING LEADS SECURED THERETO, SAID LEADS BEING SECURED TO SAID ELECTRODES IN THE CELL BODY AND IMBEDDED AND BONDED TO THE MATERIAL OF WHICH SAID CELL BODY IS FORMED SO AS TO BE INSULATED FROM EACH OTHER AND SEALED FROM ANY CONTACT WITH THE REACTANT WHOSE OXIDATIONS-REDUCTION POTENTIAL IS BEING MEASURED.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
167 words
AN APPARATUS FOR USE IN MEASURING THE OXIDATIONREDUCTION POTENTIAL PRODUCED IN THE REACTIONS INVOLVING CHLORINE WHICH COMPRISES A UNITARY CELL BODY OF AN ELECTRICALLY NONCONDUCTIVE NON-FRAGILE MATERIAL RESISTANT TO SHATTERING ON IMPACT, AND FURTHER RESISTANT TO HIGH TEMPERATURES, SOLUTIONS OF STRONG AND WEAK ALKALIES AND ACIDS, AND SOLUTIONS OF OXIDIZING AND REDUCING AGENTS, THE SURFACE OF SAID CELL BODY WHICH IS EXPOSED TO THE REACTANTS WHOSE OXIDATION-REDUCTION POTENTIAL IS TO BE MEASURED HAVING TWO ELECTRODES IMBEDDED THEREIN AND BONDED THERETO, ONE ELECTRODE HAVING A SURFACE OF SILVER AND THE OTHER ELECTRODE HAVING A SURFACE OF PLATINUM, THE SILVER AND PLATINUM SURFACES OF SAID ELECTRODES BEING SUBSTANTIALLY FLUSH WITH THE SURFACE OF THE CELL BODY, SAID ELECTRODES HAVING LEADS SECURED THERETO, SAID LEADS BEING SECURED TO SAID ELECTRODES IN THE CELL BODY AND IMBEDDED AND BONDED TO THE MATERIAL OF WHICH SAID CELL BODY IS FORMED SO AS TO BE INSULATED FROM EACH OTHER AND SEALED FROM ANY CONTACT WITH THE REACTANT WHOSE OXIDATIONS-REDUCTION POTENTIAL IS BEING MEASURED.
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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) | 1965-08-27 | 1966-02-26 | 1966-08-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-08-27 | 1970-02-26 | 1970-08-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-08-27 | 1974-02-26 | 1974-08-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |