Patents by Inventor Geronimo Z. Velasquez

Geronimo Z. Velasquez has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Lead-free alloy plating method
    Patent number: 6342146
    Abstract: A continuous plating system which is horizontal, allows for submersion of the entire article to be plated, and is useful for alloy plating. The invention provides a link/hinge conveyor system, the conveyor acts as the conductor, numerous processes/baths are possible, and difficult to plate alloys, such as a tin/bismuth plate can be produced. Homogeneous alloys are possible with the present invention. Also disclosed are novel dryer, rinse and reflow systems for use with the continuous plating system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2002
    Inventor: Geronimo Z. Velasquez
  • Continuous rack plater
    Patent number: 5985106
    Abstract: A continuous plating system which is horizontal, allows for submersion of the entire article to be plated, and is useful for alloy plating. The invention provides a link/hinge conveyor system, the conveyor acts as the conductor, numerous processes/baths are possible, and difficult to plate alloys, such as a tin/bismuth plate can be produced. Homogeneous alloys are possible with the present invention. Also disclosed are novel dryer and rinse systems for use with the continuous plating system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1999
    Inventor: Geronimo Z. Velasquez