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Method and apparatus for continuous casting utilizing solidified skin thickness determinations
Assignee: SMS Concast AG
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Filing: 1962-10-29
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Granted: 1966-09-06
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Expires: 1982-10-29
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
2026-10-30 09:12
CPC Classifications
B; B22; B22D; B22D11/00; B22D11/16; B22D11/22; B22D11/225; B22D11/20; B22D11/207; G; G01; G01N; G01N29/00; G01N29/04; G01N29/07; G05; G05D; G05D27/00; G05D27/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
THE METHOD OF CONTINUOUS CASTING WHICH COMPRISES THE STEPS OF CONTINUOUSLY CASTING MOLTEN METAL INTO A MOLD, COOLING SAID MOLD TO SOLIDIFIED SKIN ENCLOSING A MOLTO FORM A STRAND HAVING A SOLIDIFIED SKIN ENCLOSING A MOLTEN CORE, WITHDRWAING SAID STRAND FROM SAID MOLD IN COMTINUOUS MANNER, COOLING SAID STRAND TO PROGRESSIVELY SOLIDIFY THE MOLTEN METAL IN SAID CORE, MEASURING THE THICKNESS OF THE SOLIDIFEIED SKIN OF THE STRAND ENCLOSING THE MOLTEN CORE AND CONTROLLING THE CASTING PROCESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAID MEASUREMENT OF THE SKIN THICKNESS TO MAINTAIN THE SKIN THICKNESS ENCLOSING THE MOLTEN CORE WITH SUFFICIENT MATERIAL TO WITHSTAND WORKING OPERATION ACCORDING TO THE METAL TO BE CAST.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
109 words
THE METHOD OF CONTINUOUS CASTING WHICH COMPRISES THE STEPS OF CONTINUOUSLY CASTING MOLTEN METAL INTO A MOLD, COOLING SAID MOLD TO SOLIDIFIED SKIN ENCLOSING A MOLTO FORM A STRAND HAVING A SOLIDIFIED SKIN ENCLOSING A MOLTEN CORE, WITHDRWAING SAID STRAND FROM SAID MOLD IN COMTINUOUS MANNER, COOLING SAID STRAND TO PROGRESSIVELY SOLIDIFY THE MOLTEN METAL IN SAID CORE, MEASURING THE THICKNESS OF THE SOLIDIFEIED SKIN OF THE STRAND ENCLOSING THE MOLTEN CORE AND CONTROLLING THE CASTING PROCESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAID MEASUREMENT OF THE SKIN THICKNESS TO MAINTAIN THE SKIN THICKNESS ENCLOSING THE MOLTEN CORE WITH SUFFICIENT MATERIAL TO WITHSTAND WORKING OPERATION ACCORDING TO THE METAL TO BE CAST.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-09-05 | 1970-03-07 | 1970-09-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-09-05 | 1974-03-07 | 1974-09-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-09-05 | 1978-03-07 | 1978-09-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |