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Method and device for carrying out metallurgical processes, particularly air refining processes
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1958-04-15
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Granted: 1962-01-02
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Expires: 1978-04-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Rummel Roman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 04:24
CPC Classifications
C; C21; C21C; C21C5/00; C21C5/28; C21C5/30; C21C5/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A METHOD OF EFFECTIVELY CARRYING OUT METALLURGICAL PROCESS INCLUDING CONVERTING PROCESS, WHICH COMPRISES INJECTING REACTION MEDIA INTO A CIRCULAR ZONE CONTAINING A BATH OF MOLTEN RAW MATERIALS, FROM UNIFORMLY DISTREBUTED SOURCES WITH RESPECT TO THE MAIN AXIS OF SAID ZONE, FORCING SAID MEDIA BOTH IN A ROTARY DIRECTION OBLIQUE TO THE RADIUS OF SAID ZONE AND IN A DIRECTION OBLIQUE TO THE RADIUS OF SAID ZONE IN A DIRECTION FORMING A TANGENCY WITH SAID AXIS OF SAID ZONE WHEREBY TO MAINTAIN SAID BATH IN UNIFORM TURBULENT MOTION SUBSTANTIALLLY IN ROTARY DIRECTION AROUND SAID AXIS AND ALSO FORCING SAID MEDIA IN A CIRCULAR DIRECTION WITH RESPECT TO WHICH SAID AXIS IS TANGENTIAL, WHEREBY TO IMPART UNIFORM DISTRIBUTION OF SAID MEDIA THOUGHOUT SAID BATH.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
122 words
A METHOD OF EFFECTIVELY CARRYING OUT METALLURGICAL PROCESS INCLUDING CONVERTING PROCESS, WHICH COMPRISES INJECTING REACTION MEDIA INTO A CIRCULAR ZONE CONTAINING A BATH OF MOLTEN RAW MATERIALS, FROM UNIFORMLY DISTREBUTED SOURCES WITH RESPECT TO THE MAIN AXIS OF SAID ZONE, FORCING SAID MEDIA BOTH IN A ROTARY DIRECTION OBLIQUE TO THE RADIUS OF SAID ZONE AND IN A DIRECTION OBLIQUE TO THE RADIUS OF SAID ZONE IN A DIRECTION FORMING A TANGENCY WITH SAID AXIS OF SAID ZONE WHEREBY TO MAINTAIN SAID BATH IN UNIFORM TURBULENT MOTION SUBSTANTIALLLY IN ROTARY DIRECTION AROUND SAID AXIS AND ALSO FORCING SAID MEDIA IN A CIRCULAR DIRECTION WITH RESPECT TO WHICH SAID AXIS IS TANGENTIAL, WHEREBY TO IMPART UNIFORM DISTRIBUTION OF SAID MEDIA THOUGHOUT SAID BATH.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1965-01-01 | 1965-07-03 | 1966-01-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-01-01 | 1969-07-03 | 1970-01-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-01-01 | 1973-07-03 | 1974-01-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |