US3629077A
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Process for plating of stripes on longitudinal electrically conductive material
Assignee: GTE Sylvania Inc
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Filing: 1970-06-10
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Granted: 1971-12-21
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Expires: 1990-06-10
Abstract
Abstract A process for plating a flexible electrically conductive material such as metallic tape with a thin stripe of metal by passing the moving tape around a groove in the periphery of a disc which is rotated at the same speed in the direction of travel of the tape. Plating solution is supplied to the peripheral groove of the disc to contact the underside of the tape therein, the solution being confined in a narrow channel in the groove so as to plate only that area of the tape immediately above the channel.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas Earl Gannoe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 05:38
CPC Classifications
C; C25; C25D; C25D7/00; C25D7/06; C25D7/0614; C25D7/0635; C25D5/00; C25D5/02; C25D7/0671
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
32 words
A process as set forth in claim 1 wherein said conductive material is precoated with nickel prior to the application of said metal stripe to enhance the adherence of said strip thereon.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
40 words
A process as set forth in claim 1 wherein said conductive material is of beryllium and wherein said conductive material is precoated with nickel prior to the application of said metal stripe to enhance the adherence of said strip thereon.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
A process as set forth in claim 2 wherein said metal stripe is gold, and wherein said conductive material is precoated with a strike of nickel prior to the application of said metal stripe.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
54 words
A process as set forth in claim 1 wherein a preliminary stripe of said metal is initially applied to said conductive material in substantially the same area subsequently striped by passing said material over a sponge saturated with plating solution, the sponge being narrow and elongated in the direction of travel of said material.
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) | 1974-12-20 | 1975-06-21 | 1975-12-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-12-20 | 1979-06-21 | 1979-12-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-12-20 | 1983-06-21 | 1983-12-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |