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Process for collecting metal whiskers
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1963-11-22
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Granted: 1966-03-29
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Expires: 1983-11-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles R Morelock
- 👤 Fred E Luborsky
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 11:25
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01F; H01F1/00; H01F1/01; H01F1/03; H01F1/032; H01F1/04; H01F1/06; B; B22; B22F; B22F1/00; B22F1/06; B22F1/062; B22F1/14; B22F9/00; C; C30; C30B; C30B33/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S75/00; Y10S75/952
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
A METHOD FOR REMOVING SUB-MICRON SIZE METAL WHISKERS FROM THEIR GROWTH SUBSTRATE AND COLLECTING THE SAME COMPRISING, IMMERSING THE SUBSTRATE AND ATTACHED WHISKER IN MERCURY, VIBRATING THE SUBSTRATE WHILE IMMERSED IN THE MERCURY TO FREE THE WHISKERS THEREFROM, REMOVING THE SUBSTRATE FROM THE MERCURY, ADDING A QUANTITY OF LIQUID NON-REACTIVE WITH RESPECT TO THE WHISKERS AND TO THE MERCURY AND MIXING THE TWO TOGETHER TO COLLECT THE WHISKERS IN THE ADDED LIQUID, REMOVING THE WHISKER BEARING ADDED LIQUID FROM THE MERCURY, AND FILTERING THE WHISKERS FROM THE REMOVED LIQUID.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
89 words
A METHOD FOR REMOVING SUB-MICRON SIZE METAL WHISKERS FROM THEIR GROWTH SUBSTRATE AND COLLECTING THE SAME COMPRISING, IMMERSING THE SUBSTRATE AND ATTACHED WHISKER IN MERCURY, VIBRATING THE SUBSTRATE WHILE IMMERSED IN THE MERCURY TO FREE THE WHISKERS THEREFROM, REMOVING THE SUBSTRATE FROM THE MERCURY, ADDING A QUANTITY OF LIQUID NON-REACTIVE WITH RESPECT TO THE WHISKERS AND TO THE MERCURY AND MIXING THE TWO TOGETHER TO COLLECT THE WHISKERS IN THE ADDED LIQUID, REMOVING THE WHISKER BEARING ADDED LIQUID FROM THE MERCURY, AND FILTERING THE WHISKERS FROM THE REMOVED LIQUID.
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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) | 1969-03-28 | 1969-09-27 | 1970-03-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-28 | 1973-09-27 | 1974-03-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-28 | 1977-09-27 | 1978-03-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |