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Method for making an electrolytic unit from a plastic material
Assignee: Dow Chemical Co
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Filing: 1985-12-16
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Granted: 1987-05-26
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Expires: 2005-12-16
Abstract
Abstract The invention is a method for making an electrolytic unit having a substantially planar, plastic, plastic member; a plurality of horizontally and vertically spaced apart shoulders on each side of the plastic member projecting outwardly therefrom and annularly encircling and supporting a plurality of electrically conductive inserts which extend from an exterior face of a shoulder on one surface of the plastic member, through the plastic member, to an exterior face of a shoulder on an opposite surface of the plastic member; and a frame structure composed of at least one piece and having an internal surface which sealably receives the external peripheral edges of the plastic member; said method comprising: attaching in any order: (a) a plurality of horizontally and vertically spaced apart shoulders to the plastic member; (b) at least one portion of the frame structure to the peripheral edges of the plastic member; and (c) a plurality of cover pieces to at least a portion of the horizontally and vertically spaced apart shoulders on at least one side of the plastic member.
Inventors
- 👤 Hiep D. Dang
- 👤 Richard N. Beaver
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 06:37
CPC Classifications
C; C25; C25B; C25B9/00; C25B9/60; C25B9/65; C25B9/70; C25B9/73; C25B9/75; C25B9/77; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49002; Y10T29/49117
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
188 words
A method for making an electrolytic unit having a substantially planar plastic member; a plurality of horizontally and vertically spaced apart shoulders protruding outwardly from each side of the plastic member; wherein at least a portion of said shoulders annularly encircle and support an electrically conductive insert which extends from an exterior face of a shoulder on one surface of the plastic member, through the plastic member, to an exterior face of a shoulder on an opposite surface of the plastic member; and a frame structure surrounding the plastic member and composed of at least one piece; said frame structure having an internal surface which sealably receives the external peripheral edges of the plastic member; said method comprising: (a) attaching in any order: a plurality of horizontally and vertically spaced apart shoulders to the plastic member; at least one portion of the frame structure to the peripheral edges of the plastic member; and a plurality of cover pieces to at least a portion of the inserts on at least one side of the plastic member; and (b) flattening the assembled unit after all the inserts have been attached.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
188 words
A method for making an electrolytic unit having a substantially planar plastic member; a plurality of horizontally and vertically spaced apart shoulders protruding outwardly from each side of the plastic member; wherein at least a portion of said shoulders annularly encircle and support an electrically conductive insert which extends from an exterior face of a shoulder on one surface of the plastic member, through the plastic member, to an exterior face of a shoulder on an opposite surface of the plastic member; and a frame structure surrounding the plastic member and composed of at least one piece; said frame structure having an internal surface which sealably receives the external peripheral edges of the plastic member; said method comprising: (a) attaching in any order: a plurality of horizontally and vertically spaced apart shoulders to the plastic member; at least one portion of the frame structure to the peripheral edges of the plastic member; and a plurality of cover pieces to at least a portion of the inserts on at least one side of the plastic member; and (b) flattening the assembled unit after all the inserts have been attached.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 1 including attaching at least one electrode component to the cover(s).
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the cover is made from a metal selected from the group consisting of ferrous materials, nickel, stainless steel, chromium, monel, titanium, vanadium, tantalum, columbium, hafnium, zirconium, and alloys thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the frame structures are attached to the plastic member by bonding.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the horizontally and vertically spaced apart shoulders are attached to both sides of the plastic member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 1 wherein both of the shoulder-containing sides of the plastic member are covered with a cover.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 6 wherein the cover is attached to the ends of the inserts by welding.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
60 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the frame structures are constructed of materials selected from the group consisting of polyethylene; polypropylene; polyvinylchloride; chlorinated polyvinyl chloride; acrylonitrile, polystyrene, polysulfone, styrene acrylonitrile, butadiene and styrene copolymers; epoxy; vinyl esters; polyesters; fluoroplastics; copolymers thereof; iron, cast iron, ductile iron, steel, stainless steel, nickel, aluminum, copper, magnesium, lead, alloys of each and alloys thereof.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
47 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the horizontally and vertically spaced apart shoulders are constructed from a material selected from the group consisting of polyethylene; polypropylene; polyvinylchloride; chlorinated polyvinyl chloride; acrylonitrile, polystyrene, polysulfone, styrene acrylonitrile, butadiene and styrene copolymers; epoxy; vinyl esters; polyesters; fluoroplastics; and copolymers thereof.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the insert is a metal selected from the group consisting of aluminum, copper, iron, steel, nickel, titanium, and alloys thereof.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
43 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the plastic member is made from a material selected from the group consisting of polyethylene; polypropylene; polyvinylchloride; chlorinated polyvinyl chloride; acrylonitrile, polystyrene, polysulfone, styrene acrylonitrile, butadiene and styrene copolymers; epoxy; vinyl esters; polyesters; fluoroplastics; and copolymers thereof.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the plastic contains an additive selected from the group consisting of fiberglass, graphite fibers, carbon fibers, talc, glass beads, asbestos, and pulverized mica.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 12 wherein the plastic contains from about 5 to about 75 weight percent of the additive.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 12 wherein the plastic contains an additive to reduce thermally induced expansion of said plastic member.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 1 wherein at least one cover is made from a metal selecteed from the group consisting of titanium, tantalum, zirconium, tungsten, and alloys thereof.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 1 wherein at least one cover is made from a metal selected from the group consisting of iron, steel, stainless steel, nickel, lead, molybdenum, cobalt, and alloys thereof.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said covers are attached directly to said insert.
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