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| 5292412 | Removal of mercury from waste streams A waste stream contaminated with mercury is purified by flowing the stream cyclically and/or sequentially through at least one electrolytic cell provided with an anode (11) and a cathode (10) made of tin, copper, silver or alloys thereof and optionally co... | 03/08/1994 |
| 5292411 | Method and apparatus for cathodically protecting reinforced concrete structures Cathodic protection of a reinforced concrete structure utilizes a metal anode such as a zinc anode in combination with a pressure sensitive ionically conductive hydrogel in contact with at least a portion of the surface of the anode. Preferably, the anode... | 03/08/1994 |
| 5262040 | Method of using a metal substrate of improved surface morphology A metal surface is now described having enhanced adhesion of subsequently applied coatings. The substrate metal of the article, such as a valve metal as represented by titanium, is provided with a highly desirable surface characteristic for subsequent coa... | 11/16/1993 |
| 5246559 | Electrolytic cell apparatus A method, and apparatus therefor, for the electrolytic treatment of an acidic solution which comprises: (a) providing an electrolytic cell, the cell comprising: (i) an anode chamber and an anode therein; (ii) a cathode chamber and a cathode therein; (iii)... | 09/21/1993 |
| 5205398 | Insulating roll cover An insulating roller cover is now disclosed that provides a highly desirable combination of features. The cover is free from asbestos and is therefore of more desirable construction for handling and use. For the roller cover, at least substantially cerami... | 04/27/1993 |
| 5200259 | Fiber-filled concrete overlay in cathodic protection Reinforced concrete typically having steel reinforcing bars embedded in the concrete can have valve metal anodes forming a part of a cathodic protection system for the concrete structure. For embedding the anodes to serve in the cathodic protection system... | 04/06/1993 |
| 5141563 | Molten salt stripping of electrode coatings A method is now utilized for stripping costly electrocatalytic coatings from valve metal substrates while maintaining excellent integrity of the substrate metal. The removed metal may also be conveniently recovered. A molten salt bath of alkali metal hydr... | 08/25/1992 |
| 5115114 | Ceramic fiber attaching system for a backing plate An attaching assembly is disclosed which permits attachment of ceramic fiber to a back plate. The assembly includes a stud retainer plate having a perforation, such as at the center of the plate. The stud retainer plate can be affixed to a perforate backi... | 05/19/1992 |
| 5112447 | Process for electroplating In the electroplating of certain metals, such as zinc, a metal build-up in the electroplating bath occurs due to a higher anode efficiency than cathode efficiency, in the cell, and also due to chemical dissolution of the anode in the electroplating bath. ... | 05/12/1992 |
| 5091252 | Non-organic/polymer fiber composite and method of making same The present invention relates to a new and useful composite fiber. The composite fiber is comprised of non-organic particulates bound to an organic polymer in fiber form. Many non-organic substances are serviceable and valve metal oxides are highly suitab... | 02/25/1992 |
| 5082538 | Process for replenishing metals in aqueous electrolyte solutions A method and apparatus are disclosed for replenishing metal ions in an electrolyte depleted of the metal ions. A preferred example is replenishing tin in the electrolyte of an electrolytic tinning apparatus having an insoluble anode. The electrolyte thus ... | 01/21/1992 |
| 5079400 | Resistance welding tool A welding tool is disclosed comprising a working electrode and a ground electrode. A tool body comprises means for holding the electrodes in a contiguous, spaced-apart, side-by-side relationship. The electrodes are movable along parallel axes to and away ... | 01/07/1992 |
| 5006216 | Metal removal apparatus The present invention resides in part in a process for removing a multivalent metal ion contaminant such as can be found in an acidic waste water. The waste water may also contain one or more extraneous metals such as copper. This process aspect then more... | 04/09/1991 |
| 4936971 | Massive anode as a mosaic of modular anodes A massive anode is assembled from many, closely packed modular anodes. Although close-packed, the modular anodes are nevertheless spaced apart one from the other. The massive anode has at least substantial inflexibility. It can be particularly useful wher... | 06/26/1990 |
| 4927717 | Bipolar metal/air battery A bipolar battery assembly of the consumable metal anode type is described. Contact between internal battery elements is now enhanced by air assisted, internally exerted compressive force. Battery elements are constructed in modular manner that assists in... | 05/22/1990 |
| 4923582 | Monopolar, bipolar and/or hybrid memberane cell Monopolar, bipolar, and hydrid filter press electrolytic cells for electrolytic processes utilizing a novel method of introducing and removing electrical energy are disclosed. The invention contemplates a novel low pressure, high surface contact area conn... | 05/08/1990 |
| 4911993 | Bipolar, filter-press, consumable metal anode battery A bipolar battery having a consumable metal anode and being of the filter-press type is described. Internal battery contact is obtained by pressure connection transmitted virtually all, to completely, by end bulkheads. A multitude of adjoning cells can be... | 03/27/1990 |
| 4880517 | Catalytic polymer electrode for cathodic protection and cathodic protection system comprising same A catalytic polymer electrode compries a current conducting polymer body forming an electrode base which is provided with catalytic valve metal particles fixed to its surface. A current conducting body of carbon filled thermoplastic polymer is heated to s... | 11/14/1989 |
| 4853101 | Porous separator comprising inorganic/polymer composite fiber and method of making same A dimensionally stable separator comprising inorganic/polymer composite fibers and a method of making same is disclosed. The separator can be employed as a diaphragm for use in electrolytic cells, such as for the production of chlorine and caustic. The me... | 08/01/1989 |
| 4834850 | Efficient electrolytic precious metal recovery system An efficient electrolytic recovery system, having several safety mechanisms, for recovering precious metals from a liquid medium is described. The system includes at least oen electrolysis cell unit having a plurality of reticulate metal foam cathodes. Th... | 05/30/1989 |
| 4828939 | Bipolar metal/air battery A bipolar battery assembly of the consumable metal anode type is described. Contact between internal battery elements is now enhanced by air assisted, internally exerted compressive force. Battery elements are constructed in modular manner that assists in... | 05/09/1989 |
| 4822509 | Highly magnetic iron oxide powder A highly magnetic isotropic iron oxide powder with a uniform particle size distribution and particle size in the range from 0.005 to 0.2 micrometer consists of a mixed iron oxide exhibiting gamma (Fe2 O3) and ferrite (Fe3 ... | 04/18/1989 |
| 4812425 | Purifying refractory metal borides The invention relates to the production of desirably purified refractory metal borides. The method can be used to purify even commercially available material. Careful attention is directed to the oxygen impurity level of the refractory metal boride and su... | 03/14/1989 |
| 4797182 | Electrode with a platinum metal catalyst in surface film and its use An electrode for use in electrolytic processes having a substrate of film-forming metal comprises an electrocatalyst incorporated in an integral surface film of the film-forming metal oxide grown from the substrate. The electrocatalyst incorporated in the... | 01/10/1989 |
| 4791769 | Movable heat chamber insulating structure An insulation structure for a heat chamber, e.g., a wall or ceiling for a furnace, is now supported and linked to a frame in a manner providing for ease of repair plus simplicity of maintenance. In one embodiment a series of side-by-side ceramic fiber bla... | 12/20/1988 |
| 4788111 | Efficient electrical power generation system Batteries comprising an anode and liquid electrolyte produce an electrolyte effluent which may contain a solid particulate discharge. This discharge product inhibits the efficient generation of electrical power by the battery. It has been discovered that ... | 11/29/1988 |
| 4783246 | Bipolar rapid pass electrolytic hypochlorite generator A hypochlorite generator is disclosed which can make use of multiple, flat, plate-like bipolar electrodes. The electrodes are housed in non-conductive casing members which can be outfitted with fastening means that facilitate easy access for inspection an... | 11/08/1988 |
| 4759907 | Feeder device and method for adding solid material to a liquid of variable flow rate A feeder device for controlled dissolution of a solid treating agent in a liquid of variable flow rate is designed such that the concentration of treating agent in the effluent liquid can be substantially constant, irrespective of the actual flow rate of ... | 07/26/1988 |
| 4740155 | Dual damper heat control furnace A furnace is now provided having a dual pressure damper control system. Such system provides for substantial flexibility of control over the flow of flue gases, and consequently leads to substantial flexibility in the economical treatment of work pieces f... | 04/26/1988 |
| 4732689 | Feeder assembly for adding dissolvable agent to a flowing liquid A pressure feeder for controlled addition of dissolvable agent into a flowing liquid has been designed which provides constant concentration of the agent in the treated liquid. This concentration is independent from the flow rate and the pressure of the l... | 03/22/1988 |
| 4719156 | Efficient electrical power generation system Batteries comprising an anode and liquid electrolyte produce an electrolyte effluent which may contain a solid particulate discharge. This discharge product inhibits the efficient generation of electrical power by the battery. It has been discovered that ... | 01/12/1988 |
| 4701250 | Dimensionally stable asbestos diaphragm coated foraminous cathode A dimensionally stable asbestos diaphragm is formed by direct coating on the foraminous cathode of an electrolytic cell from an asbestos fiber-particulate polymer slurry, followed by fusion of the thermoplastic polymer.... | 10/20/1987 |
| 4693946 | Battery with modular air cathode and anode cage A battery assembly of the consumable metal anode type has now been constructed for ready assembly as well as disassembly. In a non-conductive and at least substantially inert cell body, space is provided for receiving an open-structured, non-consumable an... | 09/15/1987 |
| 4689077 | Method for manufacturing a reaction-sintered metal/ceramic composite body and metal/ceramic composite body A method is disclosed for manufacturing a reaction sintered composite article which comprises at least one ceramic component. The method comprises preparing a particulate mixture of precursor powders leading to the formation of said composite material upo... | 08/25/1987 |
| 4681671 | Low temperature alumina electrolysis A method of producing aluminum by electrolysis of alumina dissolved in molten cryolite at temperature between 680°-690° C. is disclosed. The method comprises the employment of permanent anodes the total surface of which is increased up to 5 times compar... | 07/21/1987 |
| 4680094 | Method for producing aluminum, aluminum production cell and anode for aluminum electrolysis A method of producing aluminum by electrolysis of alumina which is dissolved in a molten cryolite bath is described which uses a dimensionally stable anode comprising a substrate composed of a conductive ceramic, a cermet, a metal, an alloy, an intermetal... | 07/14/1987 |
| 4665120 | Modified liquid permeable asbestos diaphragms with improved dimensional stability A blend of fluorocarbon polymers for incorporation into an asbestos fiber slurry for forming into a diaphragm is disclosed. The blend comprises fluorocarbon polymer fibers and fluorocarbon polymer chunks of certain sizes in certain weight ratios. Also dis... | 05/12/1987 |
| 4657650 | Electrochemical cell having reticulated electrical connector An arrangement for an electrical connector is disclosed comprising a first conductor member, an oppositely spaced second conductor member, a reticulated electrical interface therebetween, and means for fastening together the first and second members and t... | 04/14/1987 |
| 4650552 | Electrolytic production of aluminum In the electrolytic production of aluminum by electrowinning or electrorefining processes, cell components such as cathode current feeders which in use are normally covered with molten aluminum are made of a composite material of aluminum or an aluminum a... | 03/17/1987 |
| 4647405 | Boride-alumina composite A dense essentially non-porous composite ceramic material of a diboride of group IVa metal, preferably titanium, and alumina in a 3:5 mole ratio has a macroscopically uniform structure made up of non-uniformly dispersed agglomerates of alumina of random s... | 03/03/1987 |
