Appeal No. 1996-2809
Application No. 08/399,961
(2) a KF@2HF electrolyte;
(3) a cathode, in contact with the electrolyte, at
which hydrogen gas is generated;
(4) an anode assembly comprising:
(a) a carbon anode, in contact with the electrolyte,
at which fluorine gas is generated;
(b) an internal metal conductor, positioned in a
centrally located internal channel, wherein the internal metal
conductor is not in contact with the electrolyte and extends
from the top of the carbon anode to below the electrolyte;
(c) an outer gas separator positioned equidistant
between the anode assembly and the cathode; and
(d) an anode hanger abutted to the carbon anode;
mechanically and electrically connected to the carbon anode
using a sleeve and compression means to hold the sleeve, anode
hanger and carbon anode in alignment;
(5) a means for supplying current to the cathode and the
anode; and
(6) means for removing the generated fluorine gas and a
means for removing the generated hydrogen gas.
The prior art references of record relied upon by the
examiner are:
Ruehlen et al. (Ruehlen) 3,706,416 Jan.
2, 1973
Ashe, Jr. et al. (Ashe) 3,720,597 Mar. 13,
1973
Tricoli et al. (Tricoli) 3,773,644 Nov.
20, 1973
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