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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 26, 1999
Filed:
Oct. 02, 1996
Peter J Schmitt, Ontario, NY (US);
Patricia Bischoping, Webster, NY (US);
Robert P Altavela, Farmington, NY (US);
Lawrence Kotowicz, Rochester, NY (US);
William G Herbert, Williamson, NY (US);
Ronald E Jansen, Palm City, FL (US);
John H Lennon, Canandaigua, NY (US);
Henry G Grey, Las Vegas, NV (US);
Xerox Corporation, Stamford, CT (US);
Abstract
There is disclosed an apparatus for depositing metal on a member comprising: (a) a first electrode comprising a first corrugated side; (b) a second electrode having the same polarity as the first electrode and comprising a second corrugated side, wherein the second corrugated side is disposed opposite the first corrugated side, and spaced therefrom; (c) a channel defined by the first corrugated side and the second corrugated side for movement of the member therebetween, wherein the channel has a plurality of alternating expansive areas and constrictive areas; and (d) a conveyor device for transporting the member through the channel.