Metal finishing alloy
Abstract
Abstract THIS INVENTION RLEATES TO A NEW METAL COATING USEFUL AS A PROTECTIVE AND DECORATIVE FINISH WHICH FINISH ALSO HAS UNUSUAL FUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES AND TO A METAL PLATING SOLUTION CAPABLE OF DEPOSTING SAID COATING. THE COATING IS AN ELECTROLESS NICKEL COPPER-PHOSPHORUS ALLOY SUBSTANTIALLY FREE OF CO-DEPOSITED SULFUR WHICH COATING IS DEPOSITED FROM AN ELECTROLESS NICKEL SOLUTION CHARACTERIZED BY THE PRESENCE OF A SMALL AMOUNT OF COPPER IONS. THE COPPER IONS PROVIDE AN EXTREMELY SMOOTH DEPOSIT RESULTING IN A LUSTROUS SURFACE APPEARANCE. MOREOVER, COPPER IONS IN THE MONOVALENT CUPROUS STATE, ADDED TO THE ELECTROLESS NICKEL SOLTUTION, PROVIDE THE SECONDARY ADVANTAGES OF STABILIZING THE PLATING SOLUTION AND SUBSTANTIALLY IMPROVING CORROSION RESISTANCE OF THE DEPOSIT. COPPER IONS IN EITHER THE MONOVALENT CUPROUS STATE OR THE DIVALENT CUPRIC STATE ADDED TO THE ELECTROLESS NICKEL SOLUTION CO-DEPOSIT WITH THE NICKEL PROVIDING THE ELECTROLESS ALLOY DEPOSIT OF NICKEL, PHOSPHORUS AND COPPER.
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- 👤 M Gulla
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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) | 1976-10-08 | 1977-04-09 | 1977-10-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-08 | 1981-04-09 | 1981-10-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-08 | 1985-04-09 | 1985-10-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |