US3138549A
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Anode supporting assembly for cathodic protection
Assignee: Adair Co
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Filing: 1962-04-09
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Granted: 1964-06-23
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Expires: 1982-04-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert L Adair
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 20:58
CPC Classifications
C; C23; C23F; C23F13/00; C23F13/02; C23F13/06; C23F13/08; C23F13/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
IN AN ANODE SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY THE COMBINATION WITH A VESSEL HAVING AN OPENING IN A WALL THEREOF, OF A TUBULAR FITTING ATTACHED TO SAID WALL IN SURROUNDING, RELATION TO AND EXTENDING OUTWARDLY FROM THE OPENING, AN ANODE IN THE FITTING OF SMALLER DIAMETER THAN THE DIAMETER OF AND EXTENDING THROUGH THE OPENING, A TUBULAR SLEEVE FORMED OF INSULATING MATERIAL IN THE FITTING SURROUNDING THE ANODE IN SEALING RELATION THERETO AND HAVING AN INNER END PORTION OF SMALLER EXTERNAL DIAMETER THAN THE DIAMETER OF AND EXTENDING THROUGH THE OPENING SAID SLEEVE BEING FORMED WITH LONGTIUDINALLY EXTENDING EXTERNAL RIBS LOCATED ENTIRELY EXTERNALLY OF THE VESSEL IN ENGAGEMENT WITH THE SURROUNDING WALL OF THE FITTING TO HOLD THE SLEEVE OUT OF CONTACT WITH SAID WALL AT THE OPENING, SAID SLEEVE EXTENDING OUTWARDLY BEYOND THE OUTER END OF THE FITTING AND MEANS CLAMPINGLY ENGAGEABLE WITH THE FITTING AND WITH THE SLEEVE OUTWARDLY OF THE OUTER END OF THE FITTING TO HOLD THE SLEEVE IN THE FITTING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
IN AN ANODE SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY THE COMBINATION WITH A VESSEL HAVING AN OPENING IN A WALL THEREOF, OF A TUBULAR FITTING ATTACHED TO SAID WALL IN SURROUNDING, RELATION TO AND EXTENDING OUTWARDLY FROM THE OPENING, AN ANODE IN THE FITTING OF SMALLER DIAMETER THAN THE DIAMETER OF AND EXTENDING THROUGH THE OPENING, A TUBULAR SLEEVE FORMED OF INSULATING MATERIAL IN THE FITTING SURROUNDING THE ANODE IN SEALING RELATION THERETO AND HAVING AN INNER END PORTION OF SMALLER EXTERNAL DIAMETER THAN THE DIAMETER OF AND EXTENDING THROUGH THE OPENING SAID SLEEVE BEING FORMED WITH LONGTIUDINALLY EXTENDING EXTERNAL RIBS LOCATED ENTIRELY EXTERNALLY OF THE VESSEL IN ENGAGEMENT WITH THE SURROUNDING WALL OF THE FITTING TO HOLD THE SLEEVE OUT OF CONTACT WITH SAID WALL AT THE OPENING, SAID SLEEVE EXTENDING OUTWARDLY BEYOND THE OUTER END OF THE FITTING AND MEANS CLAMPINGLY ENGAGEABLE WITH THE FITTING AND WITH THE SLEEVE OUTWARDLY OF THE OUTER END OF THE FITTING TO HOLD THE SLEEVE IN THE FITTING.
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) | 1967-06-23 | 1967-12-23 | 1968-06-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-23 | 1971-12-23 | 1972-06-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-23 | 1975-12-23 | 1976-06-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |