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Method for electrolytically pointing wire
Assignee: United States Steel Corp
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Filing: 1954-04-08
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Granted: 1956-12-04
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Expires: 1974-04-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert W Gurry
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:06
CPC Classifications
C; C25; C25F; C25F3/00; C25F3/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A METHOD OF FORMING A POINT ON THE END PORTION OF A WIRE COMPRISING HOUSING THE WIRE IN A J-SHAPED IMPERVIOUS OPEN-ENDED TUBE WHICH IS INERT TO ELECTROLYTIC ACTION, THE TIP OF THE WIRE TERMINATING APPROXIMATELY EVEN WITH THE SHORTER ARM OF THE TUBE, IMMERSING THE TUBE AND WIRE IN AN ELECTROLYTE WITH THE SHORTER ARM OF THE TUBE AND THE END PORTION OF THE WIRE EXTENDING VERTICALLY UPWARD AND THE TUBE HOUSING THE ENTIRE IMMERSED PORTION OF THE WIRE ALLOWING THE ELECTROLYTE ACCESS TO THE WIRE ONLY THROUGH THE OPEN END, AND APPLYING ELECTRIC CURRENT TO THE WIRE AS AN ANODE AND TO A CATHODE SURROUNDING THE WIRE AND TUBE.
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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) | 1959-12-04 | 1960-06-04 | 1960-12-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1963-12-04 | 1964-06-04 | 1964-12-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1967-12-04 | 1968-06-04 | 1968-12-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |