US3407984A
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Solder flow reversing apparatus
Assignee: BAC AND BRITISH AEROSPACE
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Filing: 1966-04-25
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Granted: 1968-10-29
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Expires: 1986-04-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Walker Brian Thomas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 16:39
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23K; B23K3/00; B23K3/06; B23K3/0646; B23K3/0653; B23K2101/00; B23K2101/36; B23K2101/42; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49002; Y10T29/49117; Y10T29/49124; Y10T29/4913; Y10T29/49144
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
SOLDER DELIVERY APPARATUS COMPRISING: A CONTAINER FOR SOLDER; A NOZZLE TERMINATING IN AN ELONGATED EXIT; A PUMP FOR FORCING SOLDER FROM SAID CONTAINER THROUGH THE NOZZLE AND EXIT; AN UPWARDLY INCLINED GUIDING MEMBER MOUNTED AT ONE LONG SIDE OF SAID ELONGATED EXIT; AND AN UPSTANDING LIP EXTENDING FROM SAID GUIDING MEMBER; WHEREBY SOLDER WHICH FLOWS ON TO SAID GUIDING MEMBER ON EMERGING FROM SAID EXIT IS SUBSEQUENTLY REVERSED IN DIRECTION BY SAID LIP TO FORM A SOLDER WAVE MOVING OVER AND IN A DIRECTION OPPOSITE TO THE SOLDER TRAVELLING UP SAID GUIDING MEMBER FROM SAID EXIT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
SOLDER DELIVERY APPARATUS COMPRISING: A CONTAINER FOR SOLDER; A NOZZLE TERMINATING IN AN ELONGATED EXIT; A PUMP FOR FORCING SOLDER FROM SAID CONTAINER THROUGH THE NOZZLE AND EXIT; AN UPWARDLY INCLINED GUIDING MEMBER MOUNTED AT ONE LONG SIDE OF SAID ELONGATED EXIT; AND AN UPSTANDING LIP EXTENDING FROM SAID GUIDING MEMBER; WHEREBY SOLDER WHICH FLOWS ON TO SAID GUIDING MEMBER ON EMERGING FROM SAID EXIT IS SUBSEQUENTLY REVERSED IN DIRECTION BY SAID LIP TO FORM A SOLDER WAVE MOVING OVER AND IN A DIRECTION OPPOSITE TO THE SOLDER TRAVELLING UP SAID GUIDING MEMBER FROM SAID EXIT.
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) | 1971-10-29 | 1972-04-29 | 1972-10-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-10-29 | 1976-04-29 | 1976-10-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-10-29 | 1980-04-29 | 1980-10-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |