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US3728244A
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High current density electrolytic cell
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-06-21
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Granted: 1973-04-17
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Expires: 1991-06-21
Abstract
Abstract APPARATUS FOR RECOVERING A METAL FROM A SOLUTION IN WHICH THE METAL IS PRESENT IN IONIC FORM, INCLUDING A PAIR OF OPPOSITELY DISPOSED ELECTRODES SEALED TO AND SEPARATED BY AN ELECTRICALLY NON-CONDUCTIVE SPACING ELEMENT WHICH FORMS A DISK-SHAPED CHAMBER THROUGH WHICH THE SOLUTION IS CIRCULATED AND MEANS FOR IMPRESSING AN ELECTRIC POTENTIAL ACROSS THE ELECTRODES TO CAUSE THEMETAL IONS IN THE SOLUTION TO PLATE OUT ON THE ELECTRODE SURFACE OF LOWER POTENTIAL. THE APPARATUS IS PARTICULARLY WELL ADAPTED TO RECOVERING SILVER FROM FIXING SOLUTIONS EMPLOYED IN PHOTOGRAPHIC PROCESSING AND PERMITS SUCH RECOVERY TO BE EFFECTED AT EXCEPTIONALLY HIGH CURRENT DENSITIES.
Inventors
- 👤 A Cooley
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-31 11:05
CPC Classifications
C; C25; C25C; C25C7/00
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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) | 1976-04-16 | 1976-10-16 | 1977-04-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-16 | 1980-10-16 | 1981-04-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-16 | 1984-10-16 | 1985-04-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |