Did You Know...
...that it was melting ice cream that inspired the invention of the outboard motor? It was a lovely August day and Ole Evinrude was rowing his boat to his favorite island picnic spot. As he rowed, he watched his ice cream melt and wished he had a faster way to get to the island. At that moment the idea for the outboard motor was born!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 4076609 | Electrolysis apparatus An electrolysis apparatus formed by a stack of cells which are held together by two end-plates connected by tie-rods, wherein a system comprising two kinds of elements provides, firstly, electrical insulation between pairs of adjoining rings and secondly ... | 02/28/1978 |
| 4072595 | Anode seal assembly for electrolytic cells An annular rigid disc and elastomeric annular ring sealing assembly for electrolytic cells with adjustable anode posts. The seal assembly has extended life, less costly construction and easier replacement due to the reduced cross-sectional area of flexibl... | 02/07/1978 |
| 4069129 | Electrolytic cell A filter-press type electrolytic cell comprising alternatively arranged frames and diaphragms fastened together to form alternating anolyte compartments and catholyte compartments, wherein said frames comprise two oppositely disposed hollow members one of... | 01/17/1978 |
| 4064032 | Electrolysis cell of modular structure and having bipolar elements Electrolysis cell having bipolar elements arranged side by side are characterized by an assembly of modules, the cohesion of which is ensured by assembly means from module to module. The cell can be applied in particular to the electrolysis of solutions o... | 12/20/1977 |
| 4062750 | Thin film electrochemical electrode and cell A thin film polarographic oxygen sensor, in which a number of thin film microcathodes are deposited in holes in a thin film layer of silicon dioxide formed on a silicon substrate. A single thin film anode layer is deposited on the insulating layer and is ... | 12/13/1977 |
| 4060474 | Electrolytic cell of the diaphragm type comprising a base made of an insulating material An electrolytic cell of the diaphragm type, for electrolysis of alkali chlorides, is provided having a base comprising an insulating material with the said anode extensions passing through it, connecting means are connected to at least one current cooling... | 11/29/1977 |
| 4051009 | Bipolar electrolytic filter press cell frame A cell frame for a bipolar electrolytic filter press cell includes an electrolysis-associated lower section and a gas disengagement or diverting upper section. A pressure bar extends across the cell frame immediately above the lower section to prevent dis... | 09/27/1977 |
| 4049529 | Apparatus with crust piercing and gas feeding means for use with electrolytic furnaces An apparatus is arranged over the bath of an electrolytic furnace containing molten aluminium. The apparatus has beams with tools which can be raised and lowered in a reciprocal manner to break-up the crust which forms on the top of the molten aluminium. ... | 09/20/1977 |
| 4048048 | Apparatus for making a memory wire Synchronous plating techniques for reducing adjacent bit disturb charactetics or interactions in a magnetic memory wire include the step of sinusoidally and smoothly depositing the magnetic layer on the outer surface of the wire so as to increase the eff... | 09/13/1977 |
| 4045323 | Anolyte sealing, electrical insulating for electrolytic cells In diaphragm-type electrolytic cells for the production of chlorine and caustic from alkali metal chloride solutions wherein the cell is equipped with one or more metal cathodes and anodes and an electrically conducting and structurally supporting anodic ... | 08/30/1977 |
| 4040935 | Protective covering for electrolytic filter press cell frames Electrolytic filter press cell frames are provided with a polymeric protective covering which is either directly laminated thereonto or otherwise secured thereto. The protective covering is, preferably, a fluorinated hydrocarbon.... | 08/09/1977 |
| 4039420 | Halate cell top An improved electolytic cell top for the manufacture of alkali metal halates is disclosed, wherein the cell top has a substantially improved useful life. A titanium liner forms the interior surface of the cell top, and material cost can be minimized by ch... | 08/02/1977 |
| 4039417 | Electrode assembly for use in cathodic protection A cathodic protection electrode is mounted in an iron bushing by way of a ring of alumina or forsterite, the bushing being mounted in a glass-lined metallic vessel, such as a water heater. The electrode comprises a solid solution of MFe2 O... | 08/02/1977 |
| 4036337 | One-piece conductor roller for electrolytic processing of strip materials A roller for the continuous electrolytic processing of metallic or metallized strip materials which is a good electrical conductor is provided with a circuit for cooling fluid. It has two forged flanges each defining a hollow half shaft along a common lon... | 07/19/1977 |
| 4033848 | Wafer electrode for an electrolytic cell Disclosed is an improved wafer electrode for use in an electrolytic cell, having an access tube to direct a fluid across the electrode plate or to remove fluid from near the electrode plate within the cell. Cells employing the subject wafer electrode in a... | 07/05/1977 |
| 4032424 | Electrical current breaker for fluid stream An apparatus for interrupting the passage of electrical current along a mixed stream of gas and liquid.... | 06/28/1977 |
| 4028209 | Electrolysis cell An electrolysis cell is provided comprising an anodic bottom, an anode assembly and a cathode assembly, whereby there is provided a hydraulic and electrically insulating gasket assembly between the cathode assembly and a support plate for the anodes, whic... | 06/07/1977 |
| 4028211 | Apparatus for automatically replacing electrodes used for electrolytic refining of metal An apparatus for automatically replacing anodes and cathodes disposed alternately in an electrolytic cell used for the electrolytic refining of a metal. The anodes are each formed with a pair of recesses on opposite edges of the upper end thereof, and a c... | 06/07/1977 |
| 4026782 | Electrolysis cell having bipolar elements The invention relates to an electrolysis cell having bipolar elements, characterized in that the recess between the bipolar elements and the impermeability between any two consecutive electrode frames are ensured by the peripheral surfaces opposite the sa... | 05/31/1977 |
| 4025413 | Electrolytic refining of metal Apparatus for electrolytically refining copper by the series process comprises a tank having an inner surface of an electrically insulating synthetic polymeric material that is substantially inert to an electrolyte solution to be contained in the tank and... | 05/24/1977 |
| 4014775 | Diaphragm cell having uniform and minimum spacing between the anodes and cathodes A diaphragm cell is provided having a continuous net between the anodes and the diaphragm. The continuous net permits the minimum anode-cathode spacing to be employed while maintaining uniform anode-cathode spacing throughout the cell. In addition, the di... | 03/29/1977 |
| 4013536 | Electrolytic cell An electrolytic cell having a base or bottom wall on which are supported sidewalls enclosing the anodes and cathodes within. A seal is constructed between the sidewalls and bottom wall and on which the sidewalls rest. The seal is constructed as a framewor... | 03/22/1977 |
| 3975255 | Inter-electrode spacing in diaphragm cells Inter-electrode spacing in an electrolytic diaphragm cell is controlled by the attachment of a spacer to the anode edge which is closest to the cathode wall. In addition to providing the proper inter-electrode spacing the spacer serves as a guide for the ... | 08/17/1976 |
| 3972796 | Electrolytic apparatus Sodium chloride in aqueous solution is converted to hypochlorite and chlorate by electrolysis in groups of cells whose electrodes are connected to a DC source in series circuit while the electrolyte is pumped through the cells in parallel flow between a d... | 08/03/1976 |
| 3970539 | End connector for filter press cell An end connector for a filter press cell disassociates the mechanical sealing function from the primary electrical connection. The connector includes a boss extension having an aperture formed therein for tightening the connector between the boss and boss... | 07/20/1976 |
| 3968022 | Electrolytic cell seal A seal for preventing passage of fluid through an opening in an electrolytic cell wall through which a conductor for carrying electricity to or from a cell electrode passes includes as elements thereof a portion of the cell wall opening which is tapered s... | 07/06/1976 |
| 3964989 | Apparatus for supplying current to a moving strip Apparatus for supplying current to a moving strip includes a tank having an electrolyte and grids therein. The strip passes through the tank from a roll on the inlet side of the tank. A pair of conductor rolls bear on the strip in spaced apart relationshi... | 06/22/1976 |
| 3962066 | Resilient liner for an electrolytic cell A liner of resilient material formed to fit into an electrolytic cell. The liner is a one-piece layer of polymeric or plastic material impervious to liquid electrolyte. Protrusions are provided on the outer side of portions of the liner to space the layer... | 06/08/1976 |
| 3960697 | Diaphragm cell having uniform and minimum spacing between the anodes and cathodes A diaphragm cell is provided having a continuous net between the anodes and the diaphragm. The continuous net permits the minimum anode-cathode spacing to be employed while maintaining uniform anode-cathode spacing throughout the cell. In addition, the di... | 06/01/1976 |
| 3960698 | Electrode support for filter press cells The central web of a bipolar electrolytic filter press cell has a plurality of nubs projecting therefrom to support the electrode and to maintain their flatness.... | 06/01/1976 |
| 3953315 | Electrolytic cell construction An electrolytic cell useful in the oxidation of organic compounds is disclosed. The cell is provided with a unique device for centering or aligning the anode and cathode to provide even current distribution over the cylindrical surfaces thereof, thereby e... | 04/27/1976 |
| 3948749 | Aluminum potline shield A shield or door for openings in the sides of an aluminum reduction pot is constructed from extrusions rolled to a desired curvature and fitted together longitudinally with tongue and groove means. The upper end of the shield is provided with an insulated... | 04/06/1976 |
| 3945908 | Liquid seal for chlorine headers An improved means for sealing the gaseous product header of an electrolytic cell is provided which comprises a water trap positioned below the gas header duct and in communication therewith, a means for draining said water trap positioned in the lower por... | 03/23/1976 |
