US3262162A
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Flexible dummy bar for continuous casting machines
Assignee: MESTA ENGINEERING COMPANY APARTNERSHIP OF PA
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Filing: 1964-01-24
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Granted: 1966-07-26
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Expires: 1984-01-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lemper Herbert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 08:37
CPC Classifications
B; B22; B22D; B22D11/00; B22D11/08; B22D11/081
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
A FLEXIBEL DUMMY BAR FOR CONTINUOUS CASTING MACHAINES COMPRISING AN ELONGATED FLEXIBLE BAND MEMBER OF GREATER BREADTH THAN THICKNESS, A MULTIPLICITY OF GAGE BLOCK ELEMENTS LOOSELY MOUNTED ON SAID MEMBER SUCH THAT EQUAL PORTIONS OF EACH GAGE BLOCK ELEMENT ARE DISPOSED IN OPPOSING RELATIONSHIP ON EITHER SIDE OF SAID MEMBER, SAID GAGE BLOCK ELEMENTS BEING OF A THICKNESS EQUAL TO THE THICKNESS OF THE CONTINUOUS BODY TO BE CAST, SAID GAGE BLOCK ELEMENTS BEING SPACEDLY ARRANGED ON SAID FLEXIBLE BAND MEMBER SUCH THAT A CONSTANT THICKNNESS OVER THE LENGTH OF SAID MEMBER IS PRESENTED IN PINCH ROLLS DISPOSED ACROSS THE PATH OF SAID FLEXIBLE BAND MEMBER WHEN PASSING THROUGH SAID CONTINUOUS CASTING MACHINE NORMAL TO THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS THEREOF AND DUMMY BAR HEAD MEANS FOR ENGAGING THE MOLTEN METAL SLAB AS IT IS INITIALLY FORMED IN THE MOLD OF THE CONTINUOUS CASTING MACHINE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
A FLEXIBEL DUMMY BAR FOR CONTINUOUS CASTING MACHAINES COMPRISING AN ELONGATED FLEXIBLE BAND MEMBER OF GREATER BREADTH THAN THICKNESS, A MULTIPLICITY OF GAGE BLOCK ELEMENTS LOOSELY MOUNTED ON SAID MEMBER SUCH THAT EQUAL PORTIONS OF EACH GAGE BLOCK ELEMENT ARE DISPOSED IN OPPOSING RELATIONSHIP ON EITHER SIDE OF SAID MEMBER, SAID GAGE BLOCK ELEMENTS BEING OF A THICKNESS EQUAL TO THE THICKNESS OF THE CONTINUOUS BODY TO BE CAST, SAID GAGE BLOCK ELEMENTS BEING SPACEDLY ARRANGED ON SAID FLEXIBLE BAND MEMBER SUCH THAT A CONSTANT THICKNNESS OVER THE LENGTH OF SAID MEMBER IS PRESENTED IN PINCH ROLLS DISPOSED ACROSS THE PATH OF SAID FLEXIBLE BAND MEMBER WHEN PASSING THROUGH SAID CONTINUOUS CASTING MACHINE NORMAL TO THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS THEREOF AND DUMMY BAR HEAD MEANS FOR ENGAGING THE MOLTEN METAL SLAB AS IT IS INITIALLY FORMED IN THE MOLD OF THE CONTINUOUS CASTING MACHINE.
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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) | 1969-07-25 | 1970-01-24 | 1970-07-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-07-25 | 1974-01-24 | 1974-07-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-07-25 | 1978-01-24 | 1978-07-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |