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Expanded metal mesh and anode structure

US5451307A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 1, 1990
Grant dateSep 19, 1995
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Expiry dateOct 1, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/18
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates generally to an electrically conductive valve metal mesh of extreme void fraction. More particularly the invention relates in a most important aspect to an application thereof for an electrode structure in such a way as to prevent the corrosion of steel, including reinforcing steel in concrete, by cathodic protection.

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