Electrolysis: processes – compositions used therein – and methods – Electrolytic synthesis – Preparing single metal
Reexamination Certificate
2006-06-08
2008-12-30
Bell, Bruce F (Department: 1795)
Electrolysis: processes, compositions used therein, and methods
Electrolytic synthesis
Preparing single metal
C204S278500, C204S242000, C204S267000, C204S269000, C204S270000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07470356
ABSTRACT:
A system, device, and method include a cell-powered first electronic device for monitoring two or more electrolytic cells is powered using electrical potential imposed across the electrolytic cells. The potential is voltage-boosted to accomplish this task. If the electrical potential imposed across the cells is insufficient, the device can also be battery-powered. In any event, this device is in communication with one or more sensors in the electrolytic cells, as well as a second electronic device, and the first and second electronic devices wirelessly communicate. More specifically, the first electronic device wireless transmits data signals to the second electronic device, which receives the same. The first and second electronic devices are physically remote from one another, and they communicate over a private or public network, preferably using spread spectrum technology. In addition, the second electronic device also preferably transmits data signals to a computer for further processing of the data signals, and these arrangements can be used, for example, when producing copper.
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Kim Daniel Kang
You Eugene Yanjun
Bell Bruce F
Kennecott Utah Copper Corporation
Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek SC
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