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EP 0118480 B1 19871202 - RECOMPRESSION PROCESS

Title (en)

RECOMPRESSION PROCESS

Publication

EP 0118480 B1 19871202 (DE)

Application

EP 83902690 A 19830901

Priority

CH 525882 A 19820903

Abstract (en)

[origin: WO8400982A1] Anodized metal surfaces are cold pressed while they are treated at a temperature lower than 30<o>C in a still wet state with an aqeous solution containing nickel salt and at least one fluoride. The solution may contain further additives for example a preservating agent, optionally dissolved in a solubilization agent such as alcohols.

IPC 1-7

C25D 11/24

IPC 8 full level

C25D 11/24 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP US)

C25D 11/246 (2013.01 - EP US)

Citation (examination)

EP 0101820 A1 19840307 - ITALTECNO SRL [IT]

Designated contracting state (EPC)

AT BE CH DE FR GB LI LU NL SE

DOCDB simple family (publication)

WO 8400982 A1 19840315; DE 3374791 D1 19880114; EP 0118480 A1 19840919; EP 0118480 B1 19871202; US 4648911 A 19870310

DOCDB simple family (application)

CH 8300100 W 19830901; DE 3374791 T 19830901; EP 83902690 A 19830901; US 61099684 A 19840501