US3262669A
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Adjustable surface conditioner for ingot molds
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-03-26
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Granted: 1966-07-26
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Expires: 1984-03-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert S Hosmer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 11:35
CPC Classifications
B; B22; B22D; B22D7/00; B22D7/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A SELF-ADJUSTABLE SURFACE CONDITIONER FOR INGOT MOLDS COMPRISING: (A) A GENERALLY RECTANGULAR, FLOATING SLEEVE-LIKE MEMBER HAVING UPSTANDING SIDE WALLS AND DISPOSED TO TELESCOPE INWARDLY OF A MOLD IN POSITION TO RECEIVE MOLTEN METAL AND FLOAT UPWARDLY THEREIN IN RESPONSE TO INTRODUCTION OF MOLTEN METAL INTO SAID SLEEVE-LIKE MEMBER, AND (B) SAID SLEEVE-LIKE MEMBER BEING COMPOSED OF TWO SECTIONS, SAID SECTIONS BEING OF U-SHAPED FORM IN HORIZONTAL CROSS-SECTION AND BEING OPEN AT THE TOP AND BOTTOM, THE LEGS OF ONE U-SHAPED SECTION EMBRACING THE LEGS OF THE OTHER U-SHAPED SECTION IN SLIDING RELATION TO PERMIT EXPANSION OF SAID SLEEVE-LIKE MEMBER IN RESPONSE TO VARIATIONS IN THE INSIDE DIMENSIONS OF THE MOLD AS THE SLEEVE-LIKE MEMBERS FLOATS UPWARDLY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A SELF-ADJUSTABLE SURFACE CONDITIONER FOR INGOT MOLDS COMPRISING: (A) A GENERALLY RECTANGULAR, FLOATING SLEEVE-LIKE MEMBER HAVING UPSTANDING SIDE WALLS AND DISPOSED TO TELESCOPE INWARDLY OF A MOLD IN POSITION TO RECEIVE MOLTEN METAL AND FLOAT UPWARDLY THEREIN IN RESPONSE TO INTRODUCTION OF MOLTEN METAL INTO SAID SLEEVE-LIKE MEMBER, AND (B) SAID SLEEVE-LIKE MEMBER BEING COMPOSED OF TWO SECTIONS, SAID SECTIONS BEING OF U-SHAPED FORM IN HORIZONTAL CROSS-SECTION AND BEING OPEN AT THE TOP AND BOTTOM, THE LEGS OF ONE U-SHAPED SECTION EMBRACING THE LEGS OF THE OTHER U-SHAPED SECTION IN SLIDING RELATION TO PERMIT EXPANSION OF SAID SLEEVE-LIKE MEMBER IN RESPONSE TO VARIATIONS IN THE INSIDE DIMENSIONS OF THE MOLD AS THE SLEEVE-LIKE MEMBERS FLOATS UPWARDLY.
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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 |