US3189504A
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Method of metallizing ceramics or the like
Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp
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Filing: 1960-01-08
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Granted: 1965-06-15
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Expires: 1980-01-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Francis F Whittle
- 👤 Lee C Williams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 16:57
CPC Classifications
C; C04; C04B; C04B41/00; C04B41/009; C04B41/45; C04B41/50; C04B41/51; C04B41/80; C04B41/81; C04B41/85; C04B41/88; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S264/00; Y10S264/19
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
THE METHOD OF FORMING A METALLIZED COATING ON A CERAMIC MEMBER COMPRISING THE STEPS OF MAKING A SLURRY COMPRISING A POWDERED METAL, A BINDER AND A LIQUID CARRIER, POURING STAID SLURRY ONTO A SMOOTH, PLANAR SURFACE INCLINED AT AN ANGLE TO THE HORIZONTAL, ALLOWING SAID LIQUID CARRIER TO EVAPORATE TO FORM A COHERENT FILM OF SAID METAL IN SAID BINDER, STRIPPING SAID FILM FROM SAID SURFACE, REMOVING A PORTION OF SAID FILM HAVING AN AREA AND PATTERN OF THAT OF THE CERAMIC SURFACE TO BE METALLIZED, WETTING THE CERAMIC SURFACE TO BE METALLIZED WITH A SOLVENT, FORCING SAID FILM AND SAID SURFACE INTO INTIMATE CONTACT UNTIL ADHESION OCCURS THEREBETWEEN.
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) | 1968-06-14 | 1968-12-14 | 1969-06-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-06-14 | 1972-12-14 | 1973-06-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-06-14 | 1976-12-14 | 1977-06-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |