US3198669A
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Method and apparatus for handling anodes
Assignee: Kennecott Corp
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Filing: 1964-09-02
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Granted: 1965-08-03
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Expires: 1984-09-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Pickering Ivor Granville
- 👤 Mciver John Duncan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 09:33
CPC Classifications
B; B22; B22D; B22D17/00; B22D17/20; B22D17/2084; C; C25; C25C; C25C1/00; C25C1/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
THE METHOD OF TRANSFERRING A SERIES OF COPPER ANODES ONE AT A TIME FROM A CASTING WHEEL AND HANGING THEM BY THEIR LUGS ON A HOIZONTAL CHAIN CONVEYOR WHICH COMPRISES MECHANICALLYGRIPPING EACH ANODE, TURNING IT TO AN UPRIGHT POSITION WITH THE LUGS EXTENDING UPWARDLY, MOVING IT DIRECTLY TO THE CHAIN, AND WHILE DEPOSITING THE ANODE ON THE CHAIN APPLYING A COOLING WATER SPRAY TO INSURE RAPID AND COMPLETE SOLIDIFICATION OF THE ANODE LUGS SO THAT THEY WILL HAVE THE STRENGTH REQUIRED TO SUPPORT THE ANODE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
85 words
THE METHOD OF TRANSFERRING A SERIES OF COPPER ANODES ONE AT A TIME FROM A CASTING WHEEL AND HANGING THEM BY THEIR LUGS ON A HOIZONTAL CHAIN CONVEYOR WHICH COMPRISES MECHANICALLYGRIPPING EACH ANODE, TURNING IT TO AN UPRIGHT POSITION WITH THE LUGS EXTENDING UPWARDLY, MOVING IT DIRECTLY TO THE CHAIN, AND WHILE DEPOSITING THE ANODE ON THE CHAIN APPLYING A COOLING WATER SPRAY TO INSURE RAPID AND COMPLETE SOLIDIFICATION OF THE ANODE LUGS SO THAT THEY WILL HAVE THE STRENGTH REQUIRED TO SUPPORT THE ANODE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1968-08-02 | 1969-02-01 | 1969-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-02 | 1973-02-01 | 1973-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-02 | 1977-02-01 | 1977-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |