US3723283A
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Selective plating system
Assignee: Select-Au-Matic
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Filing: 1970-12-23
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Granted: 1973-03-27
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Expires: 1990-12-23
Abstract
Abstract A SELECTIVE PLATING SYSTEM IN WHICH A CONTINUOUS STRIP OR WEB OF WORK MATERIAL IS PASSED THROUGH THE SYSTEM WITHOUT DEFORMATION AND SELECTED DISCRETE AREAS OF THE WEB SURFACE MAY BE UNIFORMLY PLACED WITHOUT THE USE OF ADHESIVE MASKS OR OTHER TECHNIQUES HERETOFORE UTILIZED. THE SYSTEM INCLUDES SEVERAL STATIONS THROUGH WHICH THE WEB IS DRAWN IN ORDER TO PERFORM THE REQUIRED CLEANING, RINSING AND ELECTROPLATING OPERATIONS. THE SYSTEM ALSO INCLUDES A NOVEL ELECTROLYTE HANDLING SURFACE WHICH ENGAGES THE WEB TO MASK OF THOSE SURFACE AREAS NOT TO BE PLATED AND WHICH CAUSES THE ELECTROLYTE TO BE PASSED IN FLOWING RELATIONSHIP WITH THE DISCRETE AREAS TO BE PLATED. D R A W I N G
Inventors
- 👤 F Johnson
- 👤 N Walker
- 👤 J Ross
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-25 04:54
CPC Classifications
C; C25; C25D; C25D5/00; C25D5/08; C25D5/02
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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) | 1976-03-26 | 1976-09-25 | 1977-03-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-03-26 | 1980-09-25 | 1981-03-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-03-26 | 1984-09-25 | 1985-03-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |