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US3344844A
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Apparatus for handling a curved continuous casting starting bar
Assignee: Raymond Kaiser Engineers Inc
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Filing: 1964-08-10
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Granted: 1967-10-03
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Expires: 1984-08-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Reinfeld Kurt
- 👤 Rokop Joseph
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 13:18
CPC Classifications
B; B22; B22D; B22D11/00; B22D11/14; B22D11/142; B22D11/08; B22D11/085
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A STARTING ARRANGEMENT FOR A CONTINUOUS METAL CASTING MACHINE HAVING AN ARCUATE ROLLER APRON STRUCTURE WITH AN ENTRANCE END ADJAENT THE BOTTOM OF A FIXED VERTICAL FLOW-THROUGH CASTING MOLD AND A DISCHARGE END ORIENTED IN A SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTAL DIRECTION, COMPRISING: (A) AN ARCUATE RIGID STARTING BAR CONFORMABLE TO THE CURVATURE OF SAID APRON STRUCTURE; AND (B) STRAIGHTENER ROLLS POSITINED ADJACENT THE DISCHARGE END OF SAID APRON STRUCTURE AND ADAPTED TO OPERATE UPON SAID ARCUATE STARTING BAR FOR ADVANCING THE SAME INTO MATING RELATION WITH SAID CASTING MOLD AND CONTROLLABLY WITHDRAWING SAID BAR AND CASTING FROM SAID MOLD.
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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) | 1970-10-02 | 1971-04-03 | 1971-10-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-02 | 1975-04-03 | 1975-10-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-02 | 1979-04-03 | 1979-10-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |