US3060015A
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Steel purification
Assignee: Ruhrstahl AG
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Filing: 1960-03-22
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Granted: 1962-10-23
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Expires: 1980-03-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Spolders Rudolf
- 👤 Breuing Wilhelm
- 👤 Pieper Heinz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 13:03
CPC Classifications
C; C21; C21C; C21C7/00; C21C7/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
IN A METHOD OF PURIFYING MOLTEN STEEL, THE STEPS OF REACTING CARBON MONOXIDE GAS WITH OXYGEN GAS SO AS TO FORM A HOT COMBUSTION GAS HAVING DUE TO THE REACTION HEAT CAUSED BY THE EXOTHERMIC NATURE OF THE REACTION A TEMPERATURE SUBSTANTIALLY HIGHER THAN THE INITIAL TEMPERATURE OF THE REACTING GASES AND CONSISTING AT LEAST PARTLY OF CARBON DIOXIDE GAS; AND IMMEDIATELY UPON FORMATION OF SAID HOT COMBUSTION GAS BLOWING THE SAME AT SAID SUBSTANTIALLY HIGHER TEMPERATURE INTO A BATH OF MOLTEN STEEL SO AS TO OBTAIN PURIFICATIO OF THE SAME, THE HIGH TEMPERATURE OF THE THUS INTRODUCED HOT COMBUSTION GAS DUE TO SAID REACTION HEAT CAUSED BY THE EXOTHERMIC NATURE OF THE REACTION AVOIDING ANY SUBSTANTIAL COOLING EFFECT OF THE INTRODUCED GAS ON SAID BATH OF MOLTEN STEEL DURING SID PURIFICATION THEREOF.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
IN A METHOD OF PURIFYING MOLTEN STEEL, THE STEPS OF REACTING CARBON MONOXIDE GAS WITH OXYGEN GAS SO AS TO FORM A HOT COMBUSTION GAS HAVING DUE TO THE REACTION HEAT CAUSED BY THE EXOTHERMIC NATURE OF THE REACTION A TEMPERATURE SUBSTANTIALLY HIGHER THAN THE INITIAL TEMPERATURE OF THE REACTING GASES AND CONSISTING AT LEAST PARTLY OF CARBON DIOXIDE GAS; AND IMMEDIATELY UPON FORMATION OF SAID HOT COMBUSTION GAS BLOWING THE SAME AT SAID SUBSTANTIALLY HIGHER TEMPERATURE INTO A BATH OF MOLTEN STEEL SO AS TO OBTAIN PURIFICATIO OF THE SAME, THE HIGH TEMPERATURE OF THE THUS INTRODUCED HOT COMBUSTION GAS DUE TO SAID REACTION HEAT CAUSED BY THE EXOTHERMIC NATURE OF THE REACTION AVOIDING ANY SUBSTANTIAL COOLING EFFECT OF THE INTRODUCED GAS ON SAID BATH OF MOLTEN STEEL DURING SID PURIFICATION THEREOF.
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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) | 1965-10-22 | 1966-04-23 | 1966-10-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-10-22 | 1970-04-23 | 1970-10-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-10-22 | 1974-04-23 | 1974-10-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |