US3099867A
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Casting machines
Assignee: Ingot Casting Machines Ltd
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Filing: 1961-08-04
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Granted: 1963-08-06
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Expires: 1981-08-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ponting Eric James
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 16:06
CPC Classifications
B; B22; B22D; B22D5/00; B22D5/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A CASTING MACHINE COMPRISING AN ENDLESS CONVEYOR ARRANGED WITH ONE RUN DISPOSED ABOVE THE OTHER AND INCLUDING AN ENDLESS TRACKWAY AND ENDLESS DRIVE MEANS COEXTENSIVE WITH SAID TRACKWAY, A PLURALITY OF ARMS EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY OF SAID TRACKWAY, ROLLER MEANS JOURNALED ON EACH OF SAID ARMS AND RESPECTIVELY MOUNTED ON SAID TRACKWAY, SAID TRACKWAY INCLUDING CONCENTRIC RUNWAYS BETWEEN WHICH SAID ROLLER MEANS ARE TRAPPED TO SUPPORT SAID ARMS CANTILEVER FASHION, MEANS CONNECTING SAID ENDLESS DRIVE MEANS WITH SAID ARMS FOR ADVANCING THE LATTER AROUND SAID TRACKWAY ON THEIR ROLLER MEANS; A CASING ENCLOSING SAID CONVEYOR AND HAVING IN ONE SIDE WALL AN ENDLESS SLOT COEXTENSIVE AND IN REGISTRY WITH SAID TRACKWAY, SAID ARMS EXTENDING LATERALLY OF SAID TRACKWAY THROUGH SAID SLOT AND BEYOND SAID CASING; AND A MOLD CARRIED BY EACH OF SAID ARMS EXTERIORLY OF SAID CASING, WHEREBY SAID CONVEYOR IS PROTECTED FROM SPLASHING OR OTHER MISDIRECTION OF MOLTEN CASTING METAL AS IT IS POURED INTO THE MOLDS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A CASTING MACHINE COMPRISING AN ENDLESS CONVEYOR ARRANGED WITH ONE RUN DISPOSED ABOVE THE OTHER AND INCLUDING AN ENDLESS TRACKWAY AND ENDLESS DRIVE MEANS COEXTENSIVE WITH SAID TRACKWAY, A PLURALITY OF ARMS EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY OF SAID TRACKWAY, ROLLER MEANS JOURNALED ON EACH OF SAID ARMS AND RESPECTIVELY MOUNTED ON SAID TRACKWAY, SAID TRACKWAY INCLUDING CONCENTRIC RUNWAYS BETWEEN WHICH SAID ROLLER MEANS ARE TRAPPED TO SUPPORT SAID ARMS CANTILEVER FASHION, MEANS CONNECTING SAID ENDLESS DRIVE MEANS WITH SAID ARMS FOR ADVANCING THE LATTER AROUND SAID TRACKWAY ON THEIR ROLLER MEANS; A CASING ENCLOSING SAID CONVEYOR AND HAVING IN ONE SIDE WALL AN ENDLESS SLOT COEXTENSIVE AND IN REGISTRY WITH SAID TRACKWAY, SAID ARMS EXTENDING LATERALLY OF SAID TRACKWAY THROUGH SAID SLOT AND BEYOND SAID CASING; AND A MOLD CARRIED BY EACH OF SAID ARMS EXTERIORLY OF SAID CASING, WHEREBY SAID CONVEYOR IS PROTECTED FROM SPLASHING OR OTHER MISDIRECTION OF MOLTEN CASTING METAL AS IT IS POURED INTO THE MOLDS.
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) | 1966-08-05 | 1967-02-04 | 1967-08-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-08-05 | 1971-02-04 | 1971-08-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-08-05 | 1975-02-04 | 1975-08-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |