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Method of making a solid length of aluminous metal
Assignee: Reynolds Metals Co
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Filing: 1962-08-16
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Granted: 1966-04-19
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Expires: 1982-08-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Gunther E Moritz
- 👤 Daugherty T Stevens
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 20:48
CPC Classifications
B; B22; B22F; B22F3/00; B22F3/18; B22F9/00; B22F9/02; B22F9/06; B22F9/08; B22F9/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
THE METHOD OF MAKING A SOLID LENGTH OF ALUMINOUS METAL, COMPRISING THE STEPS OF: FORMING CAST PARTICLES OF ALUMINOUS METAL, SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF WHICH ARE RETAINABLE ON A 200 MESH SIEVE AND INDIVIDUALLY COVERED WITH A SURFACE LAYER OF ALUMINUM OXIDE, BY PROJECTING PARTICLES OF MOLTEN ALUMINOUS METAL THROUGH A BURNING FLAME ZONE AND THEREAFTER COOLING THE PARTICLES TO CAUSE SOLIDIFICATION OF THE MOLTEN METAL IN FLIGHT; FEEDING THE SOLIDFIED PARTICLES AT A TEMPERATURE IN THE RANGE FROM ABOUT 450*F. TO ABOUT 1200*F. AND IN FREE-FLOWING CONDITION TO A SET OF WORK ROLLS; AND ROLLING SAID PARTICLES UNDER PRESSURE BETWEEN THE
Claim 2
Independent Claim
101 words
THE METHOD OF MAKING A SOLID LENGTH OF ALUMINOUS METAL, COMPRISING THE STEPS OF: FORMING CAST PARTICLES OF ALUMINOUS METAL, SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF WHICH ARE RETAINABLE ON A 200 MESH SIEVE AND INDIVIDUALLY COVERED WITH A SURFACE LAYER OF ALUMINUM OXIDE, BY PROJECTING PARTICLES OF MOLTEN ALUMINOUS METAL THROUGH A BURNING FLAME ZONE AND THEREAFTER COOLING THE PARTICLES TO CAUSE SOLIDIFICATION OF THE MOLTEN METAL IN FLIGHT; FEEDING THE SOLIDFIED PARTICLES AT A TEMPERATURE IN THE RANGE FROM ABOUT 450*F. TO ABOUT 1200*F. AND IN FREE-FLOWING CONDITION TO A SET OF WORK ROLLS; AND ROLLING SAID PARTICLES UNDER PRESSURE BETWEEN THE
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) | 1969-04-18 | 1969-10-18 | 1970-04-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-18 | 1973-10-18 | 1974-04-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-18 | 1977-10-18 | 1978-04-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |