US3274371A
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Method of depositing metal
Assignee: Union Carbide Corp
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Filing: 1965-06-01
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Granted: 1966-09-20
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Expires: 1985-06-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 August F Manz
- 👤 Jr John F Saenger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 19:05
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23K; B23K9/00; B23K9/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
PROCESS FOR DEPOSITING METAL WHICH COMPRISES: (A) HEATING A ZONE OF A WORKPIECE WITH AN ENERGY SOURCE HAVING A MAGNETIC FIELD ASSOCIATED THEREWITH; (B) FEEDING AT LEAST TWO CONSUMABLE WIRES INTO THE SOHEATED ZONE; (C) PROVIDING CURRENT THROUGH SAID WIRES IN THE EXTENSION PORTIONS THEREOF; (D) POSITIONING SUCH WIRES IN THE VICINITY OF SUCH ENERGY SOURCE SO THAT THE MAGNETIC FIELD TO SUCH ENERGY SOURCE INTERACTS IN A PREDETERMINED MODE WITH THE MAGNETIC FIELDS CREATED BY SAID CURRENT FLOWING IN SAID WIRES; (E) CONTROLLING THE FEED RATE, THE CURRENT, AND THE EXTENSION OF SAID WIRES SO THAT SUCH WIRES MELT IN THE SO-HEATED ZONE WITHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ARC OFF THE ENDS OF SAID WIRES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
PROCESS FOR DEPOSITING METAL WHICH COMPRISES: (A) HEATING A ZONE OF A WORKPIECE WITH AN ENERGY SOURCE HAVING A MAGNETIC FIELD ASSOCIATED THEREWITH; (B) FEEDING AT LEAST TWO CONSUMABLE WIRES INTO THE SOHEATED ZONE; (C) PROVIDING CURRENT THROUGH SAID WIRES IN THE EXTENSION PORTIONS THEREOF; (D) POSITIONING SUCH WIRES IN THE VICINITY OF SUCH ENERGY SOURCE SO THAT THE MAGNETIC FIELD TO SUCH ENERGY SOURCE INTERACTS IN A PREDETERMINED MODE WITH THE MAGNETIC FIELDS CREATED BY SAID CURRENT FLOWING IN SAID WIRES; (E) CONTROLLING THE FEED RATE, THE CURRENT, AND THE EXTENSION OF SAID WIRES SO THAT SUCH WIRES MELT IN THE SO-HEATED ZONE WITHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ARC OFF THE ENDS OF SAID WIRES.
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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) | 1969-09-19 | 1970-03-21 | 1970-09-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-09-19 | 1974-03-21 | 1974-09-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-09-19 | 1978-03-21 | 1978-09-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |