US2710104A
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Apparatus for charging billet heating furnaces and the like
Assignee: United States Steel Corp
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Filing: 1953-12-11
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Granted: 1955-06-07
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Expires: 1973-12-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul H Putnam
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 22:50
CPC Classifications
F; F27; F27B; F27B9/00; F27B9/30; F27B9/38; F27B2009/382; F27D; F27D3/00; F27D2003/0034; F27D2003/0046; F27D2003/0051; F27D3/04; F27M; F27M2001/00; F27M2001/15; F27M2001/1539; F27M2001/1547; F27M2001/1556
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
APPARATUS FOR CHARGING BILLETS INDIVIDUALLY INTO A HEATING FURNACE HAVING A DELIVERY LEDGE ADJACENT ITS ENTRY END WHICH COMPRISES A BILLET STORAGE TABLE, A PAIR OF TILTING ARMS PIVOTED ON SAID TABLE AND PROJECTING THEREFROM OVER SAID LEDGE, SAID ARMS BEING ADAPTED TO RECEIVE A BILLET FROM SAID TABLE AND CRADLE IT PREPARATORY TO DISCHARGE, A PUSHER MOUNTED ON SAID LEDGE FOR MOVEMENT TOWARD AND AWAY FROM SAID ENTRY END, MEANS CONNECTING SAID PUSHER AND SAID EFFECTIVE TO LOWER SAID ARMS AS SAID PUSHER MOVES FROM SAID ENTRY END, WHEREUPON A BILLET CRADLED ON SAID ARMS IS DISCHARGED ON SAID LEDGE, AND TO RAISE SAID ARMS AS SAID PUSHER IS MOVED
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) | 1958-06-06 | 1958-12-06 | 1959-06-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1962-06-06 | 1962-12-06 | 1963-06-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1966-06-06 | 1966-12-06 | 1967-06-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |