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Laguna Hills, CA, United States of America

Gerald A Krulik

This inventor holds 8 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Morton Thiokol Inc.. Active years: 1986-1989.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Gerald A Krulik. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/gerald-a-krulik-444jjoxc

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 8

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.1

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 66(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal8 out of 212 
 
Morton Thiokol Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 1986-1989

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8 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 4805553 - Apparatus for bailout elimination and for enhancing plating bath (1989-02-21),
2. 4786393 - Leak-free plastic flow spacers for electrodialysis apparatus and a (1988-11-22),
3. 4762601 - Copper bath for electroless plating having excess counter-cation and (1988-08-09),
4. 4719128 - Method of and apparatus for bailout elimination and for enhancing (1988-01-12),
5. 4698124 - Method of regenerating permanganate etch bath (1987-10-06),
6. 4671861 - Measurement and control of net caustic production during electrodialysis (1987-06-09),
7. 4601784 - Sodium permanganate etch baths containing a co-ion for permanganate and (1986-07-22),
8. 4601783 - High concentration sodium permanganate etch batch and its use in (1986-07-22),

Title: Innovations by Gerald A. Krulik

Introduction

Gerald A. Krulik is a notable inventor based in Laguna Hills, California. He has made significant contributions to the field of electrodialysis and plating technology. With a total of eight patents to his name, Krulik's work has had a substantial impact on various industrial processes.

Latest Patents

One of Krulik's latest patents is an "Apparatus for bailout elimination and for enhancing plating bath." This invention features a forced air, ambient temperature evaporator that is coupled to an electroless copper plating bath and a purification system. It addresses the challenges of maintaining the stability of the plating bath, which can become depleted due to the reduction of water-soluble cupric salt. The invention ensures that evaporation rates are independent of plating bath geometry, enabling zero bailout at all plating loadings and thicknesses. Additionally, it enhances the stability of the electroless copper solution by lowering bath temperature and saturating it with stabilizing oxygen.

Another significant patent is for "Leak-free plastic flow spacers for electrodialysis apparatus." This innovation involves an improved electrodialysis stack where the border surface areas of the flow spacer frames are microroughened. The design prevents cross leakage between compartments, ensuring a closed and solid stack.

Career Highlights

Gerald A. Krulik has had a distinguished career at Morton Thiokol Inc., where he has been instrumental in developing advanced technologies. His expertise in plating and electrodialysis has positioned him as a leader in his field.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Krulik has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Stephen C. Davis and John B. Davison. These partnerships have contributed to the success of his innovative projects.

Conclusion

Gerald A. Krulik's contributions to technology through his patents demonstrate his commitment to innovation and problem-solving in industrial processes. His work continues to influence the fields of electrodialysis and plating technology.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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