US2604415A
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Method and apparatus for the formation of hot dip coatings
Assignee: Whitfield and Sheshunoff Inc
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Filing: 1948-10-12
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Granted: 1952-07-22
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Expires: 1968-10-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Marshall G Whitfield
- 👤 Sheshunoff Victor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 14:58
CPC Classifications
C; C23; C23C; C23C2/00; C23C2/34; C23C2/36; C23C2/38; C23C2/003; C23C2/0034; C23C2/00342; C23C2/00344; C23C2/0036; C23C2/00361; C23C2/0038; C23C2/004; C23C2/02; C23C2/022; C23C2/0222; C23C2/0224; C23C2/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
A PROCESS OF COATING METALLIC STRAND-LIKE ELEMENTS WITH MOLTEN COATING METAL WHICH COMPRISES PASSING A STRAND-LIKE ELEMENT THROUGH A BATH OF MOLTEN COATING METAL AND THROUGH A SIZING ORIFICE IMMEDIATELY INTO A BATH OF MOLTEN INERT SUBSTANCE HAVING A DENSITY SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME AS THAT OF THE MOLTEN COATING METAL, WHEREBY TO FORM ON THE STRAND A UNIFORM COATING OF THE MOLTEN COATING METAL AND TO SUPPORT SAID COATING IN MOLTEN CONDITION IMMEDIATELY AFTER FORMATION, AND SOLIDIFYING SAID COATING WHILE SO SUPPORTED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
A PROCESS OF COATING METALLIC STRAND-LIKE ELEMENTS WITH MOLTEN COATING METAL WHICH COMPRISES PASSING A STRAND-LIKE ELEMENT THROUGH A BATH OF MOLTEN COATING METAL AND THROUGH A SIZING ORIFICE IMMEDIATELY INTO A BATH OF MOLTEN INERT SUBSTANCE HAVING A DENSITY SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME AS THAT OF THE MOLTEN COATING METAL, WHEREBY TO FORM ON THE STRAND A UNIFORM COATING OF THE MOLTEN COATING METAL AND TO SUPPORT SAID COATING IN MOLTEN CONDITION IMMEDIATELY AFTER FORMATION, AND SOLIDIFYING SAID COATING WHILE SO SUPPORTED.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
75 words
IN COATING APPARATUS A METAL COATING POT FOR CONTAINING A METAL COATING BATH, A VESSEL CONTAINING A BATH OF INERT MATERIAL OF SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME DENSITY AS THE METAL COATING BATH IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT THE SAID METAL COATING POT AND MEANS CONNECTING THE POT AND VESSEL AND COMPRISING A SIZING ORIFICE THROUGH WHICH A STRAND TO BE COATED MAY BE PASSED FROM THE BATH OF MOLTEN COATING METAL INTO AND THROUGH THE BATH OF INERT MATERIAL.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
75 words
IN COATING APPARATUS A METAL COATING POT FOR CONTAINING A METAL COATING BATH, A VESSEL CONTAINING A BATH OF INERT MATERIAL OF SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME DENSITY AS THE METAL COATING BATH IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT THE SAID METAL COATING POT AND MEANS CONNECTING THE POT AND VESSEL AND COMPRISING A SIZING ORIFICE THROUGH WHICH A STRAND TO BE COATED MAY BE PASSED FROM THE BATH OF MOLTEN COATING METAL INTO AND THROUGH THE BATH OF INERT MATERIAL.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1955-07-22 | 1956-01-21 | 1956-07-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1959-07-22 | 1960-01-21 | 1960-07-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1963-07-22 | 1964-01-21 | 1964-07-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |