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Method of making an electroforming mandrel
Assignee: Xerox Corp
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Filing: 1974-07-12
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Granted: 1976-04-20
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Expires: 1994-07-12
Abstract
Abstract A cylindrically shaped hollow mandrel is disclosed which is suitable in an electroforming process used for the production of an endless seamless nickel xerographic belt. The mandrel set forth comprises a metal core member with a thin removable metal sleeve having a thickness between about 10 and 60 mils which is fitted over said core member to provide a surface for electroforming of the nickel belt. Mandrels disclosed in the present invention have the advantage of a longer lifetime of use in a continuous electroforming process because of the replaceable nature of the metal sleeve.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald G. DuPree
- 👤 Raymond E. Bailey
- 👤 Chester H. K. Ling
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 00:30
CPC Classifications
C; C25; C25D; C25D1/00; B; B23; B23P; B23P11/00; B23P11/02; C25D1/10; F; F16; F16L; F16L9/00; F16L9/02; G; G03; G03G; G03G5/00; G03G5/10; G03G5/102; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49863; Y10T29/49865; Y10T29/49885
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A method of making a cylindrical shaped, hollow, permanent mandrel suitable for surficial electrodeposition of a xerographic belt substrate of nickel comprising, a. providing a cylindrical, hollow, core member consisting essentially of a material selected from the group consisting of aluminum and aluminum alloys, b. providing a removable sleeve consisting essentially of nickel and stainless steel with a thickness of about 10 to 60 mils, which will conform to the dimensions of said core member, said outer surface of said sleeve containing aa chromium coating from about 100 × 10 - 6 to 2000 × 10 - 6 inches thick, and c. shrink fitting said sleeve over said core member to achieve an interference fit of said sleeve with said core while said sleeve remains removable from said core.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
129 words
A method of making a cylindrical shaped, hollow, permanent mandrel suitable for surficial electrodeposition of a xerographic belt substrate of nickel comprising, a. providing a cylindrical, hollow, core member consisting essentially of a material selected from the group consisting of aluminum and aluminum alloys, b. providing a removable sleeve consisting essentially of nickel and stainless steel with a thickness of about 10 to 60 mils, which will conform to the dimensions of said core member, said outer surface of said sleeve containing aa chromium coating from about 100 × 10 - 6 to 2000 × 10 - 6 inches thick, and c. shrink fitting said sleeve over said core member to achieve an interference fit of said sleeve with said core while said sleeve remains removable from said core.
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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) | 1979-04-20 | 1979-10-20 | 1980-04-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-04-20 | 1983-10-20 | 1984-04-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-04-20 | 1987-10-20 | 1988-04-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |