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US3237251A
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Method and a device for continuous casting
Assignee: SMS Concast AG
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Filing: 1962-10-30
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Granted: 1966-03-01
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Expires: 1982-10-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Thalmann Armin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 21:26
CPC Classifications
G; G05; G05D; G05D27/00; G05D27/02; B; B22; B22D; B22D11/00; B22D11/16; B22D11/20; B22D11/207; B22D11/22; B22D11/225
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A CONTINUOUS CASTING PLANT COMPRISING A CONTINUOUS CASTING MOLD TO CAST MOLTEN METAL POURED THEREIN INTO A STAND HAVING A SOLIDIFIED SKIN ENCLOSING A MOLTEN CORE, MEANS FOR CONTINUOUSLY WITHDRAWING SAID STRAND FROM SAID MOLD, COOLING MEANS TO COOL THE STRAND ISSUING FROM SAID MOLD TO PROGRESSIVELY SOLIDIFY THE MOLTEN CORE IN SAID STRAND, MEANS TO DETERMINE THE POSITION OF THE APEX OF SAID MOLTEN CORE ALONG THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF SAID STRAND, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE DETERMINATION OF THE POSITION OF SAID APEX FOR CONTROLLING THE CASTING PROCESS TO MAINTAIN THE APEX OF SAID MOLTEN CORE AT A POSITION CORRESPONDING TO THE POSITION FOR OPTIMUM CASTING SPEED AND CASTING QUALITY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
A CONTINUOUS CASTING PLANT COMPRISING A CONTINUOUS CASTING MOLD TO CAST MOLTEN METAL POURED THEREIN INTO A STAND HAVING A SOLIDIFIED SKIN ENCLOSING A MOLTEN CORE, MEANS FOR CONTINUOUSLY WITHDRAWING SAID STRAND FROM SAID MOLD, COOLING MEANS TO COOL THE STRAND ISSUING FROM SAID MOLD TO PROGRESSIVELY SOLIDIFY THE MOLTEN CORE IN SAID STRAND, MEANS TO DETERMINE THE POSITION OF THE APEX OF SAID MOLTEN CORE ALONG THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF SAID STRAND, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE DETERMINATION OF THE POSITION OF SAID APEX FOR CONTROLLING THE CASTING PROCESS TO MAINTAIN THE APEX OF SAID MOLTEN CORE AT A POSITION CORRESPONDING TO THE POSITION FOR OPTIMUM CASTING SPEED AND CASTING QUALITY.
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) | 1969-02-28 | 1969-08-30 | 1970-03-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-02-28 | 1973-08-30 | 1974-03-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-02-28 | 1977-08-30 | 1978-03-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |