US4024295A
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Coating process utilizing propelled particles
Assignee: 3M Co
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Filing: 1975-04-07
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Granted: 1977-05-17
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Expires: 1995-04-07
Abstract
Abstract A coating process, whereby particulate material is coated onto a solid substrate surface by exposing the surface in a confined volume containing impact media mixed with the particulate material and propelling the impact media at a velocity sufficient to cause the particulate material to adhere to the surface, is improved by reducing the relative amount of certain undesirable fine particles which may be produced during the coating operation. The improvement is especially useful in a coating process wherein the impact media are small permanent magnet elements which are propelled by a moving magnetic field.
Inventors
- 👤 Curtis L. Chase
- 👤 William R. Lovness
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 13:38
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05D; B05D1/00; B05D2202/00; B05D2258/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
In a process for coating particulate material upon the surface of a solid substrate comprising: exposing said substrate surface in a confined volume containing impact media in the form of small permanent magnetic elements and said particulate material, and propelling said impact media by a magnetic field which varies in direction with time at a velocity sufficient to cause the particulate material to impinge upon and to coat said exposed substrate surface; the improvement which comprises physically removing at least 10% the relative weight of coated impact media fragments normally produced without said improvement during said coating by having in effective communication with said confined volume a perforated element which has openings of a size sufficient to receive impact media fragments and to exclude said impact media and said particular material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
In a process for coating particulate material upon the surface of a solid substrate comprising: exposing said substrate surface in a confined volume containing impact media in the form of small permanent magnetic elements and said particulate material, and propelling said impact media by a magnetic field which varies in direction with time at a velocity sufficient to cause the particulate material to impinge upon and to coat said exposed substrate surface; the improvement which comprises physically removing at least 10% the relative weight of coated impact media fragments normally produced without said improvement during said coating by having in effective communication with said confined volume a perforated element which has openings of a size sufficient to receive impact media fragments and to exclude said impact media and said particular material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The process of claim 1 wherein said particulate material is aluminum powder.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
11 words
The process of claim 1 wherein said solid substrate is steel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The process of claim 1 wherein said magnetic field rotates upon a central axis.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
The process of claim 1 wherein said magnetic elements are barium ferrite.
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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) | 1980-05-16 | 1980-11-15 | 1981-05-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-05-16 | 1984-11-15 | 1985-05-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-05-16 | 1988-11-15 | 1989-05-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |