US3977957A
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Apparatus for intermitting electroplating strips
Assignee: National Plastics and Plating Supply Co Inc
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Filing: 1974-09-04
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Granted: 1976-08-31
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Expires: 1994-09-04
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for electroplating selected areas on consecutive segments of metal strip, the apparatus comprising means to advance the strip, means for isolating inertial movement of the strip to hold the strip in a fixed position at all times advancement is not required, and an electroplating cell formed of two parts adapted to clamp together hydraulically isolating all but the aforesaid selected areas from contact with the electroplating fluid. In one embodiment of the invention there is an electronic means to sense whether the proper advancement of the strip has been achieved.
Inventors
- 👤 Leo N. Kosowsky
- 👤 Curtis N. Lovejoy
- 👤 John G. Cunniff
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 00:49
CPC Classifications
C; C25; C25D; C25D7/00; C25D7/06; C25D7/0614; C25D7/0671; C25D5/00; C25D5/02; H; H05; H05K; H05K3/00; H05K3/22; H05K3/24; H05K3/241
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
In apparatus for electroplating pre-selected portion of a continuous metallic strip and comprising A. advancement means adapted to engage said strip and move it forward intermittently; B. an electroplating cell adapted to clamp and seal portions of the surface of said strip to hydraulically seal portions of said strip against exposure to electroplating fluid and to hydraulically seal a plurality of other pre-selected portions of the surface to be electroplated into a conduit forming means to supply electroplating fluid to said plurality of surfaces; and C. means to wind up said strip.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
In apparatus for electroplating pre-selected portion of a continuous metallic strip and comprising A. advancement means adapted to engage said strip and move it forward intermittently; B. an electroplating cell adapted to clamp and seal portions of the surface of said strip to hydraulically seal portions of said strip against exposure to electroplating fluid and to hydraulically seal a plurality of other pre-selected portions of the surface to be electroplated into a conduit forming means to supply electroplating fluid to said plurality of surfaces; and C. means to wind up said strip.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said electroplating cell comprises one stationary plating head, one removable plating head, and elastomeric sealing means forming apertures for electroplating fluid on opposed faces of said plating heads.
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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) | 1979-08-31 | 1980-03-01 | 1980-08-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-08-31 | 1984-03-01 | 1984-08-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-08-31 | 1988-03-01 | 1988-08-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |