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Means for adjusting anodes in electrolytic cells having horizontal cathodes
Assignee: BASF SE
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Filing: 1964-04-21
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Granted: 1967-10-17
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Expires: 1984-04-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Honsberg Werner
- 👤 Mueller Heinrich
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 17:49
CPC Classifications
C; C25; C25B; C25B15/00; C25B15/04; C25B9/00; C25B9/60; C25B9/63; C25B9/65; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/18; Y10T74/18568; Y10T74/18576; Y10T74/18712; Y10T74/18752
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
IN AN ELECTOLYTIC CELL HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTAL CATHODE, A COVER ENCLOSING SAID CELL, AN ANODE PLATE ARRANGED WITHIN SAID CELL ON A VERTICAL SHAFT EXTENDING THROUGH AN OPENING IN SAID COVER AND MEANS FOR ADJUSTABLY MOUNTING SAID ANODE PLATE, THE IMPROVEMENT WHEREIN SAID MEANS FOR MOUNTING SAID ANODE PLATE COMPRISES A SUPPORT MEMBER RESTING LOOSELY ON SAID CELL COVER AND CARRYING A ROTATABLE NUT THREADABLY ENGAGING THE UPPER PORTION OF SAID SHAFT FOR AXIAL ADJUSTMENT THEREOF, AND AN ELASTOMER PLUG INSERTED IN THE OPENING OF SAID CELL COVER AROUND SAID SHAFT TO MAINTAIN SAID SHAFT IN ITS VERTICAL POSITION, SAID PLUG BEING GROOVED RADIALLY OUTWARDLY ON ITS INNER SURFACE WHICH IS IN SEALING CONTACT WITH SAID SHAFT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
IN AN ELECTOLYTIC CELL HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTAL CATHODE, A COVER ENCLOSING SAID CELL, AN ANODE PLATE ARRANGED WITHIN SAID CELL ON A VERTICAL SHAFT EXTENDING THROUGH AN OPENING IN SAID COVER AND MEANS FOR ADJUSTABLY MOUNTING SAID ANODE PLATE, THE IMPROVEMENT WHEREIN SAID MEANS FOR MOUNTING SAID ANODE PLATE COMPRISES A SUPPORT MEMBER RESTING LOOSELY ON SAID CELL COVER AND CARRYING A ROTATABLE NUT THREADABLY ENGAGING THE UPPER PORTION OF SAID SHAFT FOR AXIAL ADJUSTMENT THEREOF, AND AN ELASTOMER PLUG INSERTED IN THE OPENING OF SAID CELL COVER AROUND SAID SHAFT TO MAINTAIN SAID SHAFT IN ITS VERTICAL POSITION, SAID PLUG BEING GROOVED RADIALLY OUTWARDLY ON ITS INNER SURFACE WHICH IS IN SEALING CONTACT WITH SAID SHAFT.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-10-16 | 1971-04-17 | 1971-10-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-16 | 1975-04-17 | 1975-10-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-16 | 1979-04-17 | 1979-10-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |