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Continuous metal casting machine
Assignee: Cyprus Amax Minerals Co
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Filing: 1960-10-03
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Granted: 1963-11-19
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Expires: 1980-10-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Fagg Richard Thomas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-24 05:57
CPC Classifications
B; B22; B22D; B22D11/00; B22D11/06; B22D11/0605
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A MACHINE FOR CASTING METALS IN THE FORM OF A CONTINUOUS SHEET OF SUBSTANTIALLY GREATER WIDTH THAN THICKNESS, COMPRISING: A. A HORIZONTAL PLATEN HAVING A FLAT UPPER SURFACE DEFINING A WIDE SIDE OF A MOLD CAVITY; B. MEANS FOR COOLING SAID CAVITY; C. A WOVEN CASTING CLOTH BAND OVERLYING SAID PLATEN, SAID CASTING CLOTH BEING FORMED OF STRANDS THAT ARE RESISTANT TO DAMAGE BY THE HIGH TEMPERATURE OF THE MOLTEN METAL AND NON-WETTABLE THEREBY, AND ALSO BEING LIMP AND FLEXIBLE, WHEREBY THE WEIGHT OF THE MOLTEN METAL FILLING THE MOLD CAVITY PRESSES THE CASTING CLOTH DOWN INTO GOOD, HEAT-CONDUCTING CONTACT WITH SAID PLATEN;
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
A MACHINE FOR CASTING METALS IN THE FORM OF A CONTINUOUS SHEET OF SUBSTANTIALLY GREATER WIDTH THAN THICKNESS, COMPRISING: A. A HORIZONTAL PLATEN HAVING A FLAT UPPER SURFACE DEFINING A WIDE SIDE OF A MOLD CAVITY; B. MEANS FOR COOLING SAID CAVITY; C. A WOVEN CASTING CLOTH BAND OVERLYING SAID PLATEN, SAID CASTING CLOTH BEING FORMED OF STRANDS THAT ARE RESISTANT TO DAMAGE BY THE HIGH TEMPERATURE OF THE MOLTEN METAL AND NON-WETTABLE THEREBY, AND ALSO BEING LIMP AND FLEXIBLE, WHEREBY THE WEIGHT OF THE MOLTEN METAL FILLING THE MOLD CAVITY PRESSES THE CASTING CLOTH DOWN INTO GOOD, HEAT-CONDUCTING CONTACT WITH SAID PLATEN;
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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) | 1966-11-18 | 1967-05-20 | 1967-11-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-11-18 | 1971-05-20 | 1971-11-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-11-18 | 1975-05-20 | 1975-11-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |