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Method of predicting current distribution in an electroplating tank
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1957-10-28
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Granted: 1964-04-07
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Expires: 1977-10-28
Abstract
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Inventors
- 👤 Robert A Spaulding
- 👤 Agresta Dano Joseph
- 👤 Kenneth E Ruff
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
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2026-10-31 18:21
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06G; G06G7/00; G06G7/12; G06G7/32; G06G7/38; G06G7/40; G06G7/44
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
THE METHOD OF PREDICTING CURRENT DISTRIBUTION OVER THE CROSS SECTION OF A PART TO BE PLATED IN AN ELECTROPLATING TANK COMPRISING THE STEPS OF APPLYING CONDUCTING MATERIAL UPON A CONDUCTING SURFACE HAVING A LESSER CONDUCTIVITY THAN THAT OF THE CONDUCTING MATERIAL TO REPRESENT THE CROSS SECTION OF THE PART AND THUS SERVE AS AN ANALOG ELECTRODE OF THE PLATING SYSTEM, APPLYING CONDUCTING MATERIAL UPON SAID CONDUCTING SURFACE TO REPRESENT THE CROSS SECTION OF THE ANODE WHICH THUS SERVES AS ANOTHER ANALOG ELECTRODE OF THE PLATING SYSTEM, THE PAINTED ANODE BEING
Claim 2
Independent Claim
90 words
THE METHOD OF PREDICTING CURRENT DISTRIBUTION OVER THE CROSS SECTION OF A PART TO BE PLATED IN AN ELECTROPLATING TANK COMPRISING THE STEPS OF APPLYING CONDUCTING MATERIAL UPON A CONDUCTING SURFACE HAVING A LESSER CONDUCTIVITY THAN THAT OF THE CONDUCTING MATERIAL TO REPRESENT THE CROSS SECTION OF THE PART AND THUS SERVE AS AN ANALOG ELECTRODE OF THE PLATING SYSTEM, APPLYING CONDUCTING MATERIAL UPON SAID CONDUCTING SURFACE TO REPRESENT THE CROSS SECTION OF THE ANODE WHICH THUS SERVES AS ANOTHER ANALOG ELECTRODE OF THE PLATING SYSTEM, THE PAINTED ANODE BEING
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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) | 1967-04-07 | 1967-10-07 | 1968-04-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-04-07 | 1971-10-07 | 1972-04-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-04-07 | 1975-10-07 | 1976-04-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |