US3143776A
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Continuous casting
Assignee: Continuous Casting Co Ltd
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Filing: 1961-10-05
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Granted: 1964-08-11
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Expires: 1981-10-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ball Eric
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 20:18
CPC Classifications
B; B22; B22D; B22D11/00; B22D11/12; B22D11/126
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
71 words
A METHOD OF OPERATING A VERTICAL CONTINUOUS CASTING PLANT HAVING A RECEIVER SPACED VERTICALLY BELOW THE MOULD TO RECEIVE SEVERED SECTIONS OF THE CASTING, WHICH COMPRISES SEVERING A SECTION FROM THE LOWER END OF THE CASTING WHILST HOLDING A VERTICALLY-MOVABLE BUFFER FOOT LIGHTLY IN CONTACT WITH THE LOWER END OF THE SECTION, AND AFTER SEVERING IS COMPLETE ALLOWING THE SEVERED SECTION TO ACCELERATE SUBSTANTIALLY FREELY UNDER GRAVITY PUSHING THE FOOT DOWN-
Claim 2
Independent Claim
71 words
A METHOD OF OPERATING A VERTICAL CONTINUOUS CASTING PLANT HAVING A RECEIVER SPACED VERTICALLY BELOW THE MOULD TO RECEIVE SEVERED SECTIONS OF THE CASTING, WHICH COMPRISES SEVERING A SECTION FROM THE LOWER END OF THE CASTING WHILST HOLDING A VERTICALLY-MOVABLE BUFFER FOOT LIGHTLY IN CONTACT WITH THE LOWER END OF THE SECTION, AND AFTER SEVERING IS COMPLETE ALLOWING THE SEVERED SECTION TO ACCELERATE SUBSTANTIALLY FREELY UNDER GRAVITY PUSHING THE FOOT DOWN-
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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) | 1967-08-11 | 1968-02-10 | 1968-08-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-08-11 | 1972-02-10 | 1972-08-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-08-11 | 1976-02-10 | 1976-08-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |