US3862745A
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Anode basket vibrator
Assignee: AG Communication Systems Corp
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Filing: 1974-01-09
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Granted: 1975-01-28
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Expires: 1994-01-09
Abstract
Abstract Vibrator assembly for compacting the particulate anode material in the anode basket of a ''''soluble anode'''' electroplating system. The assembly includes a pneumatically actuated vibrator connected by a rigid arm to contact means adapted to be placed in contact with the basket. Actuation of the vibrator causes the basket to be agitated in a manner which produces uniform settling of the anode material.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald A Chiz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 18:57
CPC Classifications
C; C25; C25D; C25D21/00; C25D21/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
169 words
Portable apparatus for vibrating an electrically conductive anode basket containing a supply of particulate anode material in an electroplating process, said apparatus comprising: an elongated rigid arm; a pneumatic gun mounted on said arm between the ends thereof, said gun having inlet means for supplying a stream of compressed fluid to said gun, outlet means for said stream of compressed fluid and valve means for controlling the flow of said compressed fluid through said gun; pneumatically actuated vibrator means connected to one of said ends of said arm, whereby actuation of said vibrator means produces a vibratory motion along the longitudinal axis of said arm; conduit means leading from said outlet means of said air gun to said vibrator means for supplying a stream of compressed fluid to said vibrator means for the actuation thereof; and contact means connected to the other said end of said arm adapted to bear against said anode basket and to impart vibrational movement to the contents thereof when said vibrator means is actuated.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
169 words
Portable apparatus for vibrating an electrically conductive anode basket containing a supply of particulate anode material in an electroplating process, said apparatus comprising: an elongated rigid arm; a pneumatic gun mounted on said arm between the ends thereof, said gun having inlet means for supplying a stream of compressed fluid to said gun, outlet means for said stream of compressed fluid and valve means for controlling the flow of said compressed fluid through said gun; pneumatically actuated vibrator means connected to one of said ends of said arm, whereby actuation of said vibrator means produces a vibratory motion along the longitudinal axis of said arm; conduit means leading from said outlet means of said air gun to said vibrator means for supplying a stream of compressed fluid to said vibrator means for the actuation thereof; and contact means connected to the other said end of said arm adapted to bear against said anode basket and to impart vibrational movement to the contents thereof when said vibrator means is actuated.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which said air gun is contained in an elongated housing arranged generally perpendicularly to said arm, thereby affording a hand-hold for the user of said apparatus.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 2 in which said elongated housing is provided with a trigger for actuating the valve means of said gun.
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) | 1978-01-27 | 1978-07-29 | 1979-01-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-27 | 1982-07-29 | 1983-01-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-27 | 1986-07-29 | 1987-01-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |