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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
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 18:05
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.
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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) | 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 |