Title: Anti-corrosion anode connector system

Abstract: An anode connector for use in an impressed current cathodic protection system comprising a cup-shaped housing member made from a material which is permanent under anodic conditions with a plug insert member with a central aperture made from conventional current carrying metals which is press fit into the cup-shaped housing. The cup-shaped housing can then be welded to an anode. A cable conductor for the anode which is well insulated except for the end is positioned with the uninsulated end in the central aperture of the plug insert and soldered thereto to provide excellent electrical conductivity between the cable and the plug. The cup is then filled with suitable insulating potting material which covers the plug and the cable conductor to a height above where the insulation begins. This invention provides a rigid, reliable anode connector which is able to withstand anodic conditions in an impressed current cathodic protection system while still providing the current to the anode.

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Inventors: Baboian, Robert (Johnston, RI, US)

Application Number: 673177
Filing Date: 1976-04-02
Publication_date: 1978-07-04
Assignee: Texas Instruments Incorporated (Dallas, TX)
Primary Class(es): 204/196.01 174/74R, 174/77R, 204/196.33, 204/196.37, 439/492, 439/884
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US Patent Ref:

3038849	Jun, 1962	Preiser	204/196.
3043765	Jul, 1962	Brian et al.	204/196.
3133873	May, 1964	Miller et al.	204/196.
3380908	Apr, 1968	Ono et al.	204/290.
3488274	Jan, 1970	Geld	204/196.

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Primary Examiner: Tung, T.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Haug; John A., McAndrews; James P.