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Boronizing bath and method
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1962-03-15
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Granted: 1965-08-17
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Expires: 1982-03-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Vernon L Hill
- 👤 Thomas F Stapleton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 22:59
CPC Classifications
C; C23; C23C; C23C8/00; C23C8/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
71 words
THE PROCESS WHICH COMPRISES DISSOLVING METALLIC BORON IN A MOLTEN BORATE BATH TO PROVIDE A METALLIC BORON CONCENTRATION THEREIN OF AT LEAST ABOUT 1%, BY WEIGHT, IMMERSING A METAL PART IN SAID BATH WITHOUT ELECTRON CONNECTION TO SAID PART, SAID PART BEING OIF A METAL INTO WHICH BORON WILL DIFFUSE, AND CONTINUINING SAID IMMERSION IN SAID BATH AT A BORON-DIFFUSING TEMPERATURE FOR A SUFFICIENT DURATION TO IMPREGNATE SAID SURFACE WITH BORON.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
71 words
THE PROCESS WHICH COMPRISES DISSOLVING METALLIC BORON IN A MOLTEN BORATE BATH TO PROVIDE A METALLIC BORON CONCENTRATION THEREIN OF AT LEAST ABOUT 1%, BY WEIGHT, IMMERSING A METAL PART IN SAID BATH WITHOUT ELECTRON CONNECTION TO SAID PART, SAID PART BEING OIF A METAL INTO WHICH BORON WILL DIFFUSE, AND CONTINUINING SAID IMMERSION IN SAID BATH AT A BORON-DIFFUSING TEMPERATURE FOR A SUFFICIENT DURATION TO IMPREGNATE SAID SURFACE WITH BORON.
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) | 1968-08-16 | 1969-02-15 | 1969-08-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-16 | 1973-02-15 | 1973-08-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-16 | 1977-02-15 | 1977-08-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |