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Continuous horizontal casting in a sacrificial web
Assignee: ConocoPhillips Co
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Filing: 1965-02-24
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Granted: 1967-09-26
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Expires: 1985-02-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frederick J Radd
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 03:31
CPC Classifications
B; B22; B22D; B22D11/00; B22D11/06; B22D11/0631
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
THE METHOD OF CONTINUOUSLY CASTING A FUSIBLE MATERIAL WHICH COMPRISES: (A) PROVIDING A SOURCE OF SAID MATERIAL IN MOLTEN FORM, (B) CONTINUOUSLY PASSING A SACRIFICIAL WEB OF HEATRESISTANT MATERIAL IN A SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTAL DIRECTION, SAID WEB BEING EXTERNALLY SUPPORTED SO AS TO DEFINE A MOLDING ZONE OPEN AT THE TOP AND ONE END THEREOF, (C) PASSING MOLTEN MATERIAL FROM SAID SOURCE TO SAID MOLDING ZONE, (D) REGULATING THE SPEED OF TRAVEL OF SAID WEB SO AS TO MAINTAIN AT A CONSTANT PREDETERMINED LOCUS A TRANSITION OF SAID MOLTEN MATERIAL FROM THE MOLTEN TO THE SOLID STATE, AND (E) SUBSEQUENTLY REMOVING A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF SAID WEB FROM THE CAST MATERIAL.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
110 words
THE METHOD OF CONTINUOUSLY CASTING A FUSIBLE MATERIAL WHICH COMPRISES: (A) PROVIDING A SOURCE OF SAID MATERIAL IN MOLTEN FORM, (B) CONTINUOUSLY PASSING A SACRIFICIAL WEB OF HEATRESISTANT MATERIAL IN A SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTAL DIRECTION, SAID WEB BEING EXTERNALLY SUPPORTED SO AS TO DEFINE A MOLDING ZONE OPEN AT THE TOP AND ONE END THEREOF, (C) PASSING MOLTEN MATERIAL FROM SAID SOURCE TO SAID MOLDING ZONE, (D) REGULATING THE SPEED OF TRAVEL OF SAID WEB SO AS TO MAINTAIN AT A CONSTANT PREDETERMINED LOCUS A TRANSITION OF SAID MOLTEN MATERIAL FROM THE MOLTEN TO THE SOLID STATE, AND (E) SUBSEQUENTLY REMOVING A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF SAID WEB FROM THE CAST MATERIAL.
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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) | 1970-09-25 | 1971-03-27 | 1971-09-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-09-25 | 1975-03-27 | 1975-09-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-09-25 | 1979-03-27 | 1979-09-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |