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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 24, 2001
Filed:
Dec. 14, 1999
Applicant:
Inventors:
Israel Stol, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
S. John Pien, Export, PA (US);
Robert W. Woods, New Kensington, PA (US);
Rabindra K. Bhattcharyya, Murrysville, PA (US);
Assignee:
Alcoa Inc., Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B23H 3/04 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B23H 3/04 ;
Abstract
A coupling for an inert electrode for refining a metal is provided. The coupling includes an electrode assembly and an electrically conductive support structure assembly. The support structure assembly includes a mechanical connection and an electrical connection which are in spaced relation. The mechanical connection holds the electrical connection in compression.