Masking of elongate three dimensional objects for the exposure of preselected areas for surface treatment
CA 1165640 A · Owner: Framatome Connectors Canada Inc. · Inventors: Sebastien, Leslie
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Surfac? treatment for example precious metal plating, on preselected areas of elongate three dimensional objects is obtained by applying a masking member, at least to the ends of the objects. The masking member has a shape such that when the objects are inserted into bores in the member, predetermined areas are exposed where the bores open out through the member. A typical shape is a dumb-bell shape, with the central web portion of the same dimension as the bores. Thus the bore break through. The objects for example terminal pins, are mounted on a support strip in spaced array and a plurality of masking members attached prior to passing through treatment tanks, for example plating tanks. …
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- Granted April 17, 1984. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended April 17, 2001.
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