US3384567A
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Electrolyte guide member
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1965-10-22
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Granted: 1968-05-21
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Expires: 1985-10-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James D Andrews
- 👤 Walter C Kunz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 11:38
CPC Classifications
C; C03; C03B; C03B23/00; C03B23/04; C03B23/047; B; B23; B23H; B23H9/00; B23H9/14; B23H9/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
AN ELECTROLYTE GUIDE MEMBER FOR USE IN ELECTROLYTIC MATERIAL REMOVAL TO DIRECT A STREAM OF CHARGED ELECTROLYTE TOWARD A WORKPIECE, THE GUIDE MEMBER INCLUDING: A HOLLOW CAPILLARY PORTION OF A DIELECTRIC MATERIAL TERMINATING IN AN OPEN WORKING TIP FROM WHICH THE CHARGED ELECTROLYTE STREAM FLOWS, THE CAPILLARY PORTION HAVING AN OUTSIDE DIAMETER OF NO GREATER THAN 0.06" AND A MAXIMUM WALL THICKNESS OF 0.0020", A HOLLOW BODY PORTION OF A DIELECTRIC MATERIAL HAVING AN INSIDE DIAMETER SUBSTANTIALLY GREATER THAN THAT OF SAID CAPILLARY AND JOINED TO SAID BODY PORTION THROUGH AN INTERMEDIATE, FUNNEL SHAPED TRANSITION PORTION, AND AN ELECTRODE EXTENDING INTO SAID HOLLOW BODY ADAPTED TO BE CONNECTED TO AN ELECTRICAL SOURCE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
AN ELECTROLYTE GUIDE MEMBER FOR USE IN ELECTROLYTIC MATERIAL REMOVAL TO DIRECT A STREAM OF CHARGED ELECTROLYTE TOWARD A WORKPIECE, THE GUIDE MEMBER INCLUDING: A HOLLOW CAPILLARY PORTION OF A DIELECTRIC MATERIAL TERMINATING IN AN OPEN WORKING TIP FROM WHICH THE CHARGED ELECTROLYTE STREAM FLOWS, THE CAPILLARY PORTION HAVING AN OUTSIDE DIAMETER OF NO GREATER THAN 0.06" AND A MAXIMUM WALL THICKNESS OF 0.0020", A HOLLOW BODY PORTION OF A DIELECTRIC MATERIAL HAVING AN INSIDE DIAMETER SUBSTANTIALLY GREATER THAN THAT OF SAID CAPILLARY AND JOINED TO SAID BODY PORTION THROUGH AN INTERMEDIATE, FUNNEL SHAPED TRANSITION PORTION, AND AN ELECTRODE EXTENDING INTO SAID HOLLOW BODY ADAPTED TO BE CONNECTED TO AN ELECTRICAL SOURCE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1971-05-21 | 1971-11-20 | 1972-05-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-05-21 | 1975-11-20 | 1976-05-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-05-21 | 1979-11-20 | 1980-05-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |