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Anode assembly for cathodic protection systems
Assignee: Electrocatalytic Inc
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Filing: 1969-12-04
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Granted: 1971-10-26
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Expires: 1989-12-04
Abstract
Abstract An anode assembly for cathodic protection systems, especially for the cathodic protection of submerged spaced supporting legs of offshore platforms, comprising an elongated carrier cable adapted for spanning the spaced submerged legs of the platform and carrying an elongated anode along the length of the cable intermediate the ends thereof, the anode being spaced from the connecting ends of the cable to provide for substantially uniform current distribution to the platform legs.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward P Anderson
- 👤 Paul B Byrne
- 👤 Risque L Benedict
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 17:49
CPC Classifications
C; C23; C23F; C23F13/00; C23F13/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
22 words
An anode assembly according to claim 1, wherein said electrically conductive clamp comprises an electrically conductive nipple extending Through the insulation material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
31 words
An anode assembly according to claim 1, wherein the elongated anode is a wire anode composed of titanium, niobium or tantalum having spaced platinum sleeves mounted thereon along the length thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
An anode assembly according to claim 1, wherein opposite portions of the cable from the ends of the anode to the ends of the cable are at least as long as the length of the anode.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1974-10-25 | 1975-04-26 | 1975-10-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-10-25 | 1979-04-26 | 1979-10-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-10-25 | 1983-04-26 | 1983-10-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |