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Comic actor Danny Kaye received patent D166,807 for the co-design of "Blowout Toy or the Like". It's similar to one of those toys that unravels when you blow into at a birthday party except Kaye's has three blowouts going in different directions, not just one.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7914653 | Anode for electrochemical reaction Disclosed is an anode for electrochemical reactions, such as electrolysis and electrodeposition, comprising a titanium substrate covered with metal oxide, in which the amount of platinum group element(s) is decreased in comparison with the ordinary anode of platinum... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7258778 | Electrocatalytic coating with lower platinum group metals and electrode made therefrom The present invention relates to an electrocatalytic coating and an electrode having the coating thereon, wherein the coating is a mixed metal oxide coating, preferably platinum group metal oxides, with or without low levels of valve metal oxides. The electrocatalyt... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7247229 | Coatings for the inhibition of undesirable oxidation in an electrochemical cell A process for electroplating of metal utilizing a valve metal electrode substrate containing multiple coating layers is disclosed. A top coating layer of a valve metal oxide is applied over a first coating layer of an electrochemically active coating. The electrode ... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7211177 | Electrode for electrolysis in acidic media Electrode at least comprising an electroconductive support of a titanium-palladium alloy, titanium, tantalum or compounds or alloys of titanium or of tantalum, an electrochemically active coating and an interlayer between the support and the electrochemically active... | 05/01/2007 |
| 6802948 | Copper electrowinning There is disclosed a method for cooper electrowinning and a modified lead electrode for use in such method. The modified electrode is suitable for use as an oxygen anode in low current density, oxygen-evolving applications. ... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6572758 | Electrode coating and method of use and preparation thereof An electrolytic cell producing sodium chlorate uses an electrode, specifically an anode, having a surface or coating or treatment of a mixed metal oxide having ruthenium oxide as an electrocatalyst, a precious metal of the platinum group or its oxide as a... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6379526 | Non-carbon metal-based anodes for aluminium production cells A non-carbon metal-based anode of a cell for the electrowinning of aluminium comprising an electrically conductive metal substrate resistant to high temperature, the surface of which becomes passive and substantially inert to the electrolyte, and a coatin... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6365018 | Surface coated non-carbon metal-based anodes for aluminium production cells A non-carbon, metal-based, high temperature resistant, electrically conductive and electrochemically active anode of an aluminum production cell has a metal-based substrate having an adherent coating applied prior to its immersion into the electrolyte and... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6251254 | Electrode for chromium plating An electrode adapted for chromium plating from trivalent chromium baths which comprises a conductive base, an electrode material layer comprising iridium oxide formed thereon, and a porous layer formed on the surface of the electrode material layer. The p... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6217729 | Anode formulation and methods of manufacture The present invention provides an improved anode formulation and an improved method of manufacture. More specifically, the invention provides a tri-layer anode having an improved service life when used, for example, for steel strip electrogalvinizing. In ... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6103090 | Electrocatalytically active non-carbon metal-based anodes for aluminium production cells A non-carbon, metal-based high temperature resistant anode of a cell for the production of aluminium has a metal-based substrate coated with one or more electrically conductive adherent applied layers, at least one electrically conductive layer being elec... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6071570 | Electrodes of improved service life A method of preparing electrodes is now described, which electrodes have enhanced adhesion of subsequently applied coatings combined with excellent coating service life. In the method, a substrate metal, such as a valve metal as represented by titanium, i... | 06/06/2000 |
| 6040077 | Catalyst for membrane electrode assembly and method of making Nanostructured elements are provided for use in the electrode of a membrane electrode assembly for use in fuel cells, sensors, electrochemical cells, and the like. The nanostructured elements comprise acicular microstructured support whiskers bearing acic... | 03/21/2000 |
| 6019878 | Anode for oxygen evolution in electrolytes containing fluorides or fluoride-complex anions The invention discloses a new electrode suitable for use as an anode for oxygen evolution from electrolytes containing fluorides or fluoride-complex anions even in high concentrations. The anode of the invention comprises a titanium substrate provided with a ... | 02/01/2000 |
| 5783053 | Combination inner plate and outer envelope electrode Electrodes in plate form can be electrocatalytically coated and secured to a current distributor, such as by welding to a base plate, and may be serviceable, e.g., as anodes, in cells electrolyzing brine. Recoating of plate electrodes can require removal ... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5587058 | Electrode and method of preparation thereof An electrode for electrolysis of solutions of electrolytes comprising a support of passivated film forming metal or alloy thereof, having a composite coating consisting essentially of oxides of metals selected from the group consisting of iridium, rutheni... | 12/24/1996 |
| 5531875 | Electrode substrate for electrolysis and production method thereof There are provided an electrode substrate for electrolysis comprising an electrically conductive metallic base material and a coating layer having a thickness of from 10 to 200 μm composed of a platinum group metal and partial oxides of a non-stoichiomet... | 07/02/1996 |
| 5439576 | Apparatus for the sterilization of water An apparatus for sterilizing water by anodic oxidation. A reactor contains a plurality of anodes (3) and cathodes (4) arranged as parallel plates within the reactor. The anodes and cathodes are arranged in series within four modules (2). Each module inclu... | 08/08/1995 |
| 5411646 | Cathodic protection anode and systems A continuous length anode is formed of relatively small valve metal wire having a electrocatalytic coating braided into a highly flexible ribbon. The wire may be copper cored. The valve metal is preferably titanium, although tantalum or niobium are also p... | 05/02/1995 |
| 5395492 | Apparatus for the sterilization of water An apparatus for sterilizing water by anodic oxidation. A reactor contains a plurality of anodes (3) and cathodes (4) arranged as parallel plates within the reactor. The anodes and cathodes are arranged in series within four modules (2). Each module inclu... | 03/07/1995 |
| 5354444 | Electrode for electrolytic processes An electrolytic electrode substrate comprises an electrically conductive substrate and, formed on the surface of the electrically conductive substrate, an oxide layer having a thickness of from 10 to 200 μm, wherein the oxide in the oxide layer comprises... | 10/11/1994 |
| 5334293 | Electrode comprising a coated valve metal substrate An electrode which comprises a substrate of a valve metal or an alloy thereof having properties similar to those of the valve metal and a coating comprising an outer layer which comprises RuO2, an oxide of at least one non-noble metal and at le... | 08/02/1994 |
| 5314601 | Electrodes of improved service life A metal surface is now described having enhanced adhesion of subsequently applied coatings combined with excellent coating service life. The substrate metal of the article, such as a valve metal as represented by titanium, is provided with a highly desira... | 05/24/1994 |
| 5294317 | Oxygen generating electrode An oxygen generating electrode has on a conductive substrate a first layer of metallic platinum and tantalum oxide containing 80-99 mol% of Ta and 20-1 mol% of Pt, a second layer of iridium oxide and tantalum oxide containing 80-99.9 mol% of Ir and 20-0.1... | 03/15/1994 |
| 5290415 | Electrolytic electrode An electrolytic electrode comprising a substrate made of a valve metal, an intermediate layer formed on a surface of the substrate containing an oxide of at least one metal selected from the group consisting of niobium, tantalum, titanium, and zirconium, ... | 03/01/1994 |
| 5232576 | Anode for chromium plating and processes for producing and using the same There are described an anode, a process for producing the same, an apparatus for electrolytic chromium plating, and a method for electrolytic chromium plating, using such anode, wherein the anode comprises an electrically conductive substrate comprising a... | 08/03/1993 |
| 5156726 | Oxygen-generating electrode and method for the preparation thereof The electrode of the invention suitable for use in an oxygen-generating electrolytic process with durability comprises (A) a substrate of, e.g., titanium metal; (B) an undercoating layer thereon which is formed of a mixture of an iridium oxide and tantalu... | 10/20/1992 |
| 5128000 | Dimensionally stable anodes and their use in the preparation of alkali metal dichromates and chromic acid A dimensionally stable anode comprised of a) an electrically conductive valve metal b) a conductive intermediate layer and c) an electrode coating of an electrocatalytically active substance, wherein the intermediate layer comprises one or more noble metals or thei... | 07/07/1992 |
| 5098546 | Oxygen-generating electrode Proposal is made for providing a high-performance electrode suitable for use in an oxygen-generating electrolytic process having an outstandingly low oxygen overvoltage and exhibiting high durability in a prolonged run of electrolysis. The electrode consi... | 03/24/1992 |
| 5059297 | Durable electrode for use in electrolysis and process for producing the same An electrode for use in electrolysis is disclosed, which comprises a metallic substrate having formed on the surfaces thereof, in sequence, an amorphous layer free of grain boundaries, and an active electrode material coating. The electrode shows excellen... | 10/22/1991 |
| 5035789 | Electrocatalytic cathodes and methods of preparation Cathodes useful in an electrolytic cell, such as a chlor-alkali cell, are disclosed which have a metallic-surfaced substrate coated with a catalytic coating composition. In one aspect, the catalytic coating includes a base layer of at least one primary el... | 07/30/1991 |
| 5017275 | Electroplating cell anode The present invention resides in an anode structure as well as in an electrolytic cell utilizing the anode structure. The anode structure comprises a resilient anode sheet having an active anode surface, and a support substructure for the anode sheet. The... | 05/21/1991 |
| 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 |
| 4913973 | Platinum-containing multilayer anode coating for low pH, high current density electrochemical process anodes The present invention is directed to a novel anode suitable for producing high purity, pore-free coper foil at high speed and low cost under severe conditions. The anodes of the present invention are capable withstanding high acid concentrations, current ... | 04/03/1990 |
| 4849085 | Anodes for electrolyses An anode for aqueous electrolyses, consisting of a frame or support and a porous substrate which is connected to the frame and in which electrochemically active substances are dispersed. The substrate consists of titanium which is doped with chromium or n... | 07/18/1989 |
| 4798662 | Cathode for electrolysis and a process for the manufacture of the said cathode A cathode especially useful in the electrolysis of aqueous solutions of alkali metal halides consisting essentially of an electrically conducting substrate and a heterogeneous coating containing a precious metal and/or a precious metal derivative; said he... | 01/17/1989 |
| 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 |
| 4765874 | Laminated electrode the use thereof Laminated electrodes and a method for their preparation are described, these electrodes being composed of electrically conductive plastic having catalytic particles, composed of a catalyst deposited on supporting particles, pressed partially into the plas... | 08/23/1988 |
| 4696731 | Amorphous metal-based composite oxygen anodes Improved amorphous metal-based composite oxygen anodes comprise a substrate material, a first coating of an amorphous metal alloy applied thereto and a second coating of a mixed metal oxide applied to the first coating and fused therewith. A method for th... | 09/29/1987 |
| 4654136 | Monopolar or bipolar electrochemical terminal unit having a novel electric current transmission element The invention is an electrochemical terminal unit suitable for use in monopolar or bipolar electrochemical cells comprising: an electric current transmission element in the form of a substantially planar, continuous electrically conductive body having a plural... | 03/31/1987 |
