US3367792A
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Electroless plating on nonconducting surfaces
Assignee: Dow Chemical Co
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Filing: 1963-09-16
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Granted: 1968-02-06
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Expires: 1983-09-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles A Levine
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 11:17
CPC Classifications
C; C23; C23C; C23C18/00; C23C18/16; C23C18/31; C23C18/32; C23C18/34; C23C18/36; H; H05; H05K; H05K3/00; H05K3/10; H05K3/18; H05K3/181; H05K3/187
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
A PROCESS OF PLATING A NON-CONDUCTING SURFACE WITH A FIRST METAL COMPRISING THE STEPS OF POSITIONING IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO AND SPACED FROM SAID NON-CONDUCTING SURFACE, A SECOND METAL WHICH IS ABOVE THE SAID FIRST METAL IN THE ELECTROMOTIVE FORCE SERIES, IMMERSING THE COMPOSITE ARTICLE THUS FORMED IN A PLATING SOLUTION BATH OF SAID FIRST METAL, AND ALLOWING SAID SOLUTION TO FLOW IN CONTACT WITH AND BETWEEN SAID SECOND METAL AND SAID NONCONDUCTING SURFACE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
74 words
A PROCESS OF PLATING A NON-CONDUCTING SURFACE WITH A FIRST METAL COMPRISING THE STEPS OF POSITIONING IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO AND SPACED FROM SAID NON-CONDUCTING SURFACE, A SECOND METAL WHICH IS ABOVE THE SAID FIRST METAL IN THE ELECTROMOTIVE FORCE SERIES, IMMERSING THE COMPOSITE ARTICLE THUS FORMED IN A PLATING SOLUTION BATH OF SAID FIRST METAL, AND ALLOWING SAID SOLUTION TO FLOW IN CONTACT WITH AND BETWEEN SAID SECOND METAL AND SAID NONCONDUCTING SURFACE.
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) | 1971-02-05 | 1971-08-07 | 1972-02-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-02-05 | 1975-08-07 | 1976-02-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-02-05 | 1979-08-07 | 1980-02-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |