US4528043A
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Surface oxide layer treatment
Assignee: Rolls Royce PLC
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Filing: 1983-05-13
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Granted: 1985-07-09
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Expires: 2003-05-13
Abstract
Abstract In Titanium casting the surface of the casting is usually contaminated with a brittle oxide layer which has to be removed. Physical or chemical machining reduces the dimensions of the casting and adds to its cost. Chemical reagents may remove fine surface detail. In accordance with the invention the oxygen in the oxide layer is removed by contacting the surface of the casting with an oxide scavenge agent, notably Titanium, for a sufficient time and at a sufficient temperature to allow diffusion of the oxygen from the surface into the scavenge agent.
Inventors
- 👤 David Mills
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 00:03
CPC Classifications
C; C23; C23G; C23G5/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S148/00; Y10S148/901; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/12; Y10T428/12493; Y10T428/12736; Y10T428/12743
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
A method of treating a surface oxide layer on an article comprising the steps of contacting the surface oxide layer to be treated with a powdered oxygen scavenge agent and heat treating the article in an inert atmosphere for a sufficient time and at a sufficient temperature to cause the oxygen in the surface oxide layer to diffuse into the powdered oxygen scavenge agent so that a substantially unoxidized material of substantially the same dimensions as the surface oxide layer remains as part of the article.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
86 words
A method of treating a surface oxide layer on an article comprising the steps of contacting the surface oxide layer to be treated with a powdered oxygen scavenge agent and heat treating the article in an inert atmosphere for a sufficient time and at a sufficient temperature to cause the oxygen in the surface oxide layer to diffuse into the powdered oxygen scavenge agent so that a substantially unoxidized material of substantially the same dimensions as the surface oxide layer remains as part of the article.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein the article is a cast titanium component.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
A method according to claim 2 wherein the oxygen scavenge agent is titanium powder.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein the powdered oxygen scavenge agent contains an enhancing agent which diffuses into the article during the heat treatment to enhance the properties of the article.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
A method according to claim 4 wherein the enhancing agent is aluminium.
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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) | 1988-07-08 | 1989-01-07 | 1989-07-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-07-08 | 1993-01-07 | 1993-07-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-07-08 | 1997-01-07 | 1997-07-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |