US3143628A
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Two turn inductor block with integral quench
Assignee: Caterpillar Inc
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Filing: 1961-12-11
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Granted: 1964-08-04
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Expires: 1981-12-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Louis D Golden
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 01:40
CPC Classifications
C; C21; C21D; C21D9/00; C21D9/0075; C21D1/00; C21D1/34; C21D1/42; Y; Y02; Y02P; Y02P10/00; Y02P10/25
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
211 words
IN AN INDUCTION HEATING FIXTURE FOR PRODUCING A FLUX FIELD WHEN SUPPLIED WITH ELECTRICAL CURRENT THE COMBINATION COMPRISING; A TORODIAL METAL COIL MEMBER HAVING AN UPPER PLANAR SURFACE AND A LOWER PLANAR SURFACE; AN ANNULAR SHAPED INSULATOR FORMING LESS THAN A COMPLETE CIRCLE AND THEREBY HAVING TWO ENDS, SAID INSULATOR DISPOSED IN A CIRCUMFERENTIAL SLOT FORMED IN SAID COIL MEMBER AND ELECTRICALLY SEPARATING SAID MEMBER INTO AN UPPER AND LOWER COIL; A FIRST RADIAL INSULATOR HAVING A WIDTH GENERALLY EQUAL TO THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE INNER AND OUTER DIAMETER OF SAID TOROIDAL MEMBER, SAID INSULTAOR IN A RADIAL SLOT FORMED IN SAID COIL MEMBER BETWEEN ONE END OF SAID ANNULAR INSULATOR AND THE UPPER PLANNAR SURFACE; A SECOND RADIAL INSULATOR HAVING SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME WIDTH AS SAID FIRST RADIAL INSULATOR, SAID SECOND INSULATOR IN A RADIAL SLOT FORMED IN SAID COIL MEMBER BETWEEN THE OTHER END OF SAID ANNULAR INSULATOR AND THE LOWER PLANNAR SURFACE; A METAL BRACKET MEMBER INTEGRAL WITH SAID TOROIDAL MEMBER; AND A GENERALLY PLANNAR INSULATOR MEMBER DISPOSED IN A SLOT FORMED IN SAID BRACKET MEMBER AND ELECTRICALLY SUBDIVIDING IT INTO A FIRST TERMINAL AND A SECOND TERMINAL, SAID FIRST TERMINAL ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED TO THE UPPER COIL ONLY, SAID SECOND TERMINAL ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED TO THE LOWER COIL ONLY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
211 words
IN AN INDUCTION HEATING FIXTURE FOR PRODUCING A FLUX FIELD WHEN SUPPLIED WITH ELECTRICAL CURRENT THE COMBINATION COMPRISING; A TORODIAL METAL COIL MEMBER HAVING AN UPPER PLANAR SURFACE AND A LOWER PLANAR SURFACE; AN ANNULAR SHAPED INSULATOR FORMING LESS THAN A COMPLETE CIRCLE AND THEREBY HAVING TWO ENDS, SAID INSULATOR DISPOSED IN A CIRCUMFERENTIAL SLOT FORMED IN SAID COIL MEMBER AND ELECTRICALLY SEPARATING SAID MEMBER INTO AN UPPER AND LOWER COIL; A FIRST RADIAL INSULATOR HAVING A WIDTH GENERALLY EQUAL TO THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE INNER AND OUTER DIAMETER OF SAID TOROIDAL MEMBER, SAID INSULTAOR IN A RADIAL SLOT FORMED IN SAID COIL MEMBER BETWEEN ONE END OF SAID ANNULAR INSULATOR AND THE UPPER PLANNAR SURFACE; A SECOND RADIAL INSULATOR HAVING SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME WIDTH AS SAID FIRST RADIAL INSULATOR, SAID SECOND INSULATOR IN A RADIAL SLOT FORMED IN SAID COIL MEMBER BETWEEN THE OTHER END OF SAID ANNULAR INSULATOR AND THE LOWER PLANNAR SURFACE; A METAL BRACKET MEMBER INTEGRAL WITH SAID TOROIDAL MEMBER; AND A GENERALLY PLANNAR INSULATOR MEMBER DISPOSED IN A SLOT FORMED IN SAID BRACKET MEMBER AND ELECTRICALLY SUBDIVIDING IT INTO A FIRST TERMINAL AND A SECOND TERMINAL, SAID FIRST TERMINAL ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED TO THE UPPER COIL ONLY, SAID SECOND TERMINAL ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED TO THE LOWER COIL ONLY.
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) | 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 |