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US3142873A
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Continuous metal casting apparatus
Assignee: Hazelett Strip Casting Corp
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Filing: 1961-05-22
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Granted: 1964-08-04
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Expires: 1981-05-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Hazelett Robert William
- 👤 Hazelett Richard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 17:50
CPC Classifications
B; B22; B22D; B22D11/00; B22D11/06; B22D11/0637; B22D11/0677
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
APPARATUS FOR CASTING METAL STRIP DIRECTLY FROM MOLTEN METAL COMPRISING A MACHINE FRAMEWORK, FIRST AND SECOND BELT CARRIAGES EACH INCLUDING A FRAME WITH SPACED PULLEYS AND AN ENDLESS FLEXIBLE BAND EXTENDING THEREOVER, CANTILEVER MEANS SUPPORTING SAID FIRST BELT CARRIAGE AT THREE POINTS OF SUPPORT FOR MECHANICALLY ISOLATING SAID FIRST BELT CARRIAGE FROM STRESSES IMPOSED UPON THE MACHINE FRAMEWORK COMPRISING FIRST AND SECOND CANTILEVER ARMS EACH HAVING ONE END SECURED TO THE FRAME OF THE FIRST CARRIAGE, SAID ARMS BEING RIGIDLY SUPPORTED BY SAID FRAMEWORK AT FIRST AND SECOND POSITIONS, RESPECTIVELY, FOR PROVIDING TWO POINTS OF SUPPORT FOR SAID FIRST BELT CARRIAGE AND A LINK PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO SAID ARMS AND TO SAID MACHINE FRAMEWORK FOR PROVIDING A THIRD COMMON POINT OF SUPPORT FOR SAID ARMS, SAID LINK BEING MOVABLE IN RELATION TO SAID ARMS AND IN RELATION TO SAID MACHINE FRAMEWORK, GUIDE MEANS
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
APPARATUS FOR CASTING METAL STRIP DIRECTLY FROM MOLTEN METAL COMPRISING A MACHINE FRAMEWORK, FIRST AND SECOND BELT CARRIAGES EACH INCLUDING A FRAME WITH SPACED PULLEYS AND AN ENDLESS FLEXIBLE BAND EXTENDING THEREOVER, CANTILEVER MEANS SUPPORTING SAID FIRST BELT CARRIAGE AT THREE POINTS OF SUPPORT FOR MECHANICALLY ISOLATING SAID FIRST BELT CARRIAGE FROM STRESSES IMPOSED UPON THE MACHINE FRAMEWORK COMPRISING FIRST AND SECOND CANTILEVER ARMS EACH HAVING ONE END SECURED TO THE FRAME OF THE FIRST CARRIAGE, SAID ARMS BEING RIGIDLY SUPPORTED BY SAID FRAMEWORK AT FIRST AND SECOND POSITIONS, RESPECTIVELY, FOR PROVIDING TWO POINTS OF SUPPORT FOR SAID FIRST BELT CARRIAGE AND A LINK PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO SAID ARMS AND TO SAID MACHINE FRAMEWORK FOR PROVIDING A THIRD COMMON POINT OF SUPPORT FOR SAID ARMS, SAID LINK BEING MOVABLE IN RELATION TO SAID ARMS AND IN RELATION TO SAID MACHINE FRAMEWORK, GUIDE MEANS
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2904860A
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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) | 1967-08-04 | 1968-02-03 | 1968-08-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-08-04 | 1972-02-03 | 1972-08-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-08-04 | 1976-02-03 | 1976-08-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |