US3275542A
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Apparatus for electroplating leads of small electronic components
Assignee: Arris Technology Inc
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Filing: 1962-10-26
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Granted: 1966-09-27
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Expires: 1982-10-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Philip L Couture
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 10:54
CPC Classifications
C; C25; C25D; C25D17/00; C25D17/16; C25D17/22; C25D17/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
APPARTUS FOR ELECTROPLATING THE LEADS OF SMALL ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS, SAID APPARATUS COMPRISING A TANK FOR AN ELECTROLYTE, A RECIPROCABLE CARRIER IN SAID TANK, STATIONARY WAYS FOR SLIDABLY SUPPORTING AND GUIDING SAID CARRIER FOR HORIZONTAL RECIPROCATION, A RELATIVELY FLAT OPENTOPPED CONDUCTIVE BASKET MADE OF METAL MESH DETACHABLY RECEIVED BY SAID CARRIER AND DIMENSIONED TO RECEIVE A VERY LARGE NUMBER OF SAID COMPONENTS SAID WAYS AND SAID CARRIER BEING MADE OF A SMOOTH CORROSION-RESISTANT PLASTIC MATERIALS AND SAID CARRIER HAVING ONE OR MORE CONDUCTIVE STRIPS ENGAGING THE BASKET FOR ELECTRICAL CONTACT, A PIVOTED ANODE CARRIER OVER SAID TANK, AN ANODE CARRIED
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
APPARTUS FOR ELECTROPLATING THE LEADS OF SMALL ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS, SAID APPARATUS COMPRISING A TANK FOR AN ELECTROLYTE, A RECIPROCABLE CARRIER IN SAID TANK, STATIONARY WAYS FOR SLIDABLY SUPPORTING AND GUIDING SAID CARRIER FOR HORIZONTAL RECIPROCATION, A RELATIVELY FLAT OPENTOPPED CONDUCTIVE BASKET MADE OF METAL MESH DETACHABLY RECEIVED BY SAID CARRIER AND DIMENSIONED TO RECEIVE A VERY LARGE NUMBER OF SAID COMPONENTS SAID WAYS AND SAID CARRIER BEING MADE OF A SMOOTH CORROSION-RESISTANT PLASTIC MATERIALS AND SAID CARRIER HAVING ONE OR MORE CONDUCTIVE STRIPS ENGAGING THE BASKET FOR ELECTRICAL CONTACT, A PIVOTED ANODE CARRIER OVER SAID TANK, AN ANODE CARRIED
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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) | 1969-09-26 | 1970-03-28 | 1970-09-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-09-26 | 1974-03-28 | 1974-09-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-09-26 | 1978-03-28 | 1978-09-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |