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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 21, 2002
Filed:
Dec. 01, 2000
Forrest B. Day, Farmington, UT (US);
Michael Rytting, Orem, UT (US);
Steven S. Davis, Farmington, UT (US);
EnviroTech Pumpsystems, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT (US);
Abstract
An anode box sized and configured for retaining an anode plate therein is disclosed for use in an electrolytic tank of the type used for electrowinning or electrorefining. The anode box is unitarily formed, thereby rendering the device more resistant to degradation typically caused by the harsh environment of the electrolytic tank. The anode box is also formed with spacer structures which protect and isolate the anode plate from contact with the diaphragm, when used, and from contact with adjacent cathode frames. The anode box may include other elements, such as a port through which liberated gases may be withdrawn.