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Conductive adhesive bonding of a galvanic anode to a hull
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-10-03
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Granted: 1967-07-25
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Expires: 1983-10-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter L Miller
- 👤 Geld Isidore
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 03:45
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B59/00; B63B59/04; C; C23; C23F; C23F13/00; C23F13/02; C23F13/06; C23F13/08; C23F13/18; C23F2213/00; C23F2213/30; C23F2213/31
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
IN THE CATHODIC PROTECTION OF SHIPS'' HULLS, WHEREIN A GALVANIC ANODE IS BONDED TO A SHIPS'' HULL BY AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTING, ADHESIVE BONDING AGENT INTERPOSED BETWEEN THE HULL AND THE ANODE, THAT IMPROVEMENT IN SAID INTERPOSED AGENT WHICH COMPRISES: (A) A LAYER OF A CURED RESIN ELECTRICALLY NONCONDUCTING BONDING AGENT DISPOSED BETWEEN AND SPACING SAID ANODE AND HULL AND BONDED TO SAID ANODE AND SAID HULL, AND (B) ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTING COARSE GRANULES OF IRREGULAR SHAPES WITH SHARP EDGES AND OF APPROXIMATELY 30 MESH SCREEN SIZE DISTRIBUTED THROUGH SAID AGENT AND FORMING APPROXIMATELY 10 PERCENT BY WEIGHT OF THE MIXTURE OF AGENT AND GRANULES, SAID AGENT HAVING A THICKNESS OF BETWEEN 1 AND 1 1/2 TIMES THE THICKNESS OF THE LARGEST GRANULES THEREIN, AND SAID GRANULES CONTACTING AT INTERVALS SAID ANODE AND HULL FORMING ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTING PATHS BETWEEN SAID ANODE AND HULL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
IN THE CATHODIC PROTECTION OF SHIPS'' HULLS, WHEREIN A GALVANIC ANODE IS BONDED TO A SHIPS'' HULL BY AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTING, ADHESIVE BONDING AGENT INTERPOSED BETWEEN THE HULL AND THE ANODE, THAT IMPROVEMENT IN SAID INTERPOSED AGENT WHICH COMPRISES: (A) A LAYER OF A CURED RESIN ELECTRICALLY NONCONDUCTING BONDING AGENT DISPOSED BETWEEN AND SPACING SAID ANODE AND HULL AND BONDED TO SAID ANODE AND SAID HULL, AND (B) ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTING COARSE GRANULES OF IRREGULAR SHAPES WITH SHARP EDGES AND OF APPROXIMATELY 30 MESH SCREEN SIZE DISTRIBUTED THROUGH SAID AGENT AND FORMING APPROXIMATELY 10 PERCENT BY WEIGHT OF THE MIXTURE OF AGENT AND GRANULES, SAID AGENT HAVING A THICKNESS OF BETWEEN 1 AND 1 1/2 TIMES THE THICKNESS OF THE LARGEST GRANULES THEREIN, AND SAID GRANULES CONTACTING AT INTERVALS SAID ANODE AND HULL FORMING ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTING PATHS BETWEEN SAID ANODE AND HULL.
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) | 1970-07-24 | 1971-01-23 | 1971-07-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-24 | 1975-01-23 | 1975-07-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-24 | 1979-01-23 | 1979-07-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |