US3329199A
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Apparatus for the continuous casting of metals
Assignee: Raymond Kaiser Engineers Inc
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Filing: 1964-10-16
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Granted: 1967-07-04
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Expires: 1984-10-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Easton Rufus
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 02:37
CPC Classifications
B; B22; B22D; B22D11/00; B22D11/12; B22D11/128; B22D11/1282
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
APPARATUS FOR CASTING A CONTINUOUS STAND OF METAL USING A VERTICAL STRAIGHT MOLD COMPRISING: (A) MEANS FOR POURING MOLTEN METAL INTO SAID MOLD AND FOR VERTICALLY RECIPROCATING SAID MOLD; (B) MEANS FOR MAINTAINING THE LEVEL OF MOLTEN METAL IN THE MOLD AT A DEPTH NOT OVER SIX INCHES FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE MOLD; AND NC) ARCUATE STRAND SUPPORTING AND GUIDING MEANS DISPOSED BENEATH THE MOLD HAVING AN ARCUATE AXIS TANGENT TO THE VERTICAL AXIS OF THE MOLD AT SUBSTANTIALLY THE LEVEL IN THE MOLD WHERE THE CASTING COMMENCES TO SHRINK AWAY FROM THE WALLS OF THE MOLD.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
APPARATUS FOR CASTING A CONTINUOUS STAND OF METAL USING A VERTICAL STRAIGHT MOLD COMPRISING: (A) MEANS FOR POURING MOLTEN METAL INTO SAID MOLD AND FOR VERTICALLY RECIPROCATING SAID MOLD; (B) MEANS FOR MAINTAINING THE LEVEL OF MOLTEN METAL IN THE MOLD AT A DEPTH NOT OVER SIX INCHES FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE MOLD; AND NC) ARCUATE STRAND SUPPORTING AND GUIDING MEANS DISPOSED BENEATH THE MOLD HAVING AN ARCUATE AXIS TANGENT TO THE VERTICAL AXIS OF THE MOLD AT SUBSTANTIALLY THE LEVEL IN THE MOLD WHERE THE CASTING COMMENCES TO SHRINK AWAY FROM THE WALLS OF THE MOLD.
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) | 1970-07-03 | 1971-01-02 | 1971-07-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-03 | 1975-01-02 | 1975-07-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-03 | 1979-01-02 | 1979-07-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |