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Anode for cathodic protection system
Assignee: Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd
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Filing: 1978-05-05
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Granted: 1981-11-03
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Expires: 1998-05-05
Abstract
Abstract A cathodic protection anode incorporating a latticework anode of increased strength.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael A. Warne
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 00:29
CPC Classifications
C; C23; C23F; C23F13/00; C23F13/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
An impressed current anode assembly for use in cathodic protection of underwater structures, said assembly comprising an elongate structure of at least three metallic rods secured in spaced, substantially parallel relationship by a plurality of rigid ties positioned at intervals along the length of the rods, the rods being so disposed that there are at least three planes each including the longitudinal axes of at least two rods, said rods being formed of a film forming metal selected from the group consisting of titanium, zirconium, niobium, hafnium, tantalum and film forming alloys and at least one of the rods having an anodically active material on its surface, said anodically active material being selected from the group consisting of platinum group metals and alloys and anodically active compounds thereof, the assembly being in use anodically connected at one end to a source of direct electric current, and the assembly being arranged to be supported in use at the said one end only.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
An impressed current anode assembly for use in cathodic protection of underwater structures, said assembly comprising an elongate structure of at least three metallic rods secured in spaced, substantially parallel relationship by a plurality of rigid ties positioned at intervals along the length of the rods, the rods being so disposed that there are at least three planes each including the longitudinal axes of at least two rods, said rods being formed of a film forming metal selected from the group consisting of titanium, zirconium, niobium, hafnium, tantalum and film forming alloys and at least one of the rods having an anodically active material on its surface, said anodically active material being selected from the group consisting of platinum group metals and alloys and anodically active compounds thereof, the assembly being in use anodically connected at one end to a source of direct electric current, and the assembly being arranged to be supported in use at the said one end only.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
An anode assembly as claimed in claim 1 in which all of the rods are formed of a film-forming metal with an anodically active material on their surfaces.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
An anode assembly as claimed in claim 2 in which the rods have a core of a metal having a higher electrical conductivity than the film-forming metal.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
An anode assembly as claimed in claim 3 in which the rods have further a core of reinforcing metal.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
An anode as claimed in claim 1 wherein the ties are metallic.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
An anode assembly as claimed in claim 5 including spacing and supporting ties and three rods welded to the spacing and supporting ties.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
An anode assembly as claimed in claim 6 in which the three rods are equally spaced apart so that the centers of the rods lie on an equilateral triangle.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
42 words
An anode assembly as claimed in claim 1 in which the rods are bent towards a single common position, being provided with a nose piece at that position, and the nose piece being at the opposite end to the said one end.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
An impressed current corrosion protection system incorporating an anode assembly as claimed in claim 1.
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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) | 1984-11-02 | 1985-05-04 | 1985-11-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-11-02 | 1989-05-04 | 1989-11-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-11-02 | 1993-05-04 | 1993-11-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |