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US3397126A
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Plating of small parts
Assignee: Sel Rex Corp
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Filing: 1965-10-14
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Granted: 1968-08-13
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Expires: 1985-10-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frederick M Gilbert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:35
CPC Classifications
C; C25; C25D; C25D17/00; C25D17/16; C25D17/28; B; B65; B65G; B65G49/00; B65G49/02; B65G49/04; B65G49/0409; B65G49/0413; B65G49/0427
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
IN THE PROCESS FOR THE ELECTROLYTIC TREATMENT OF PARTS PARTICULARLY THOSE HAVING PORTIONS WHICH ARE EASILY DISTORTED OR CRACKED, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING: DEPOSITING A PLURALITY OF SUCH PARTS ON A HORIZONTAL SURFACE CONTAINING A MULTIPLICITY OF CONDUCTING PORTIONS EXPOSED ON SAID SURFACE, CONNECTING THE CONDUCTING PORTIONS OF SAID HORIZONTAL SURFACE TO ONE OF THE CATHODE AND ANODE OF A SOURCE OF DIRECT CURRENT, CONTINUOUSLY VIBRATING SAID SURFACE TO PROVIDE A DRIVING FORCE TENDING TO MOVE THE PARTS OVER SAID SURFACE, PROVIDING A ELECTROLYTIC BATH SURROUNDING SAID SURFACE AND THE PARTS THEREON, ESTABLISHING THE OTHER OF SAID CATHODE AND ANODE CONNECTIONS IN SAID BATH, AND ADDITIONALLY SUPPLYING A FLUID IMPELLING FORCE TO DRIVE SAID PARTS OVER SAID SURFACE IN THE DESIRED DIRECTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
IN THE PROCESS FOR THE ELECTROLYTIC TREATMENT OF PARTS PARTICULARLY THOSE HAVING PORTIONS WHICH ARE EASILY DISTORTED OR CRACKED, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING: DEPOSITING A PLURALITY OF SUCH PARTS ON A HORIZONTAL SURFACE CONTAINING A MULTIPLICITY OF CONDUCTING PORTIONS EXPOSED ON SAID SURFACE, CONNECTING THE CONDUCTING PORTIONS OF SAID HORIZONTAL SURFACE TO ONE OF THE CATHODE AND ANODE OF A SOURCE OF DIRECT CURRENT, CONTINUOUSLY VIBRATING SAID SURFACE TO PROVIDE A DRIVING FORCE TENDING TO MOVE THE PARTS OVER SAID SURFACE, PROVIDING A ELECTROLYTIC BATH SURROUNDING SAID SURFACE AND THE PARTS THEREON, ESTABLISHING THE OTHER OF SAID CATHODE AND ANODE CONNECTIONS IN SAID BATH, AND ADDITIONALLY SUPPLYING A FLUID IMPELLING FORCE TO DRIVE SAID PARTS OVER SAID SURFACE IN THE DESIRED DIRECTION.
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) | 1971-08-13 | 1972-02-12 | 1972-08-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-08-13 | 1976-02-12 | 1976-08-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-08-13 | 1980-02-12 | 1980-08-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |