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US3354864A
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Apparatus for coating metallic strands
Assignee: Armco Inc
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Filing: 1964-09-03
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Granted: 1967-11-28
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Expires: 1984-09-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Earle L Knapp
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 10:33
CPC Classifications
C; C23; C23C; C23C2/00; C23C2/34; C23C2/36; C23C2/38; B; B22; B22D; B22D11/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
AN APPARATUS FOR COATING A METALLIC STRAND WITH A MOLTEN COATING COMPRISING: (A) A COATING COMPARTMENT ADAPTED TO BE SUPPLIED WITH MOLTEN COATING METAL TO NOT MORE THAN A NORMAL LEVEL, AND HAVING ENTRANCE AND EXIT APERTUES FOR THE PASSAGE OF A STRAND IN A HORIZONTAL PATH IN OPPOSED WALLS THEREOF, SAID APERTURE BEING DISPOSED IMMEDIATELY BELOW SAID NORMAL LEVEL; (B) AN EXIT DIE HAVING A RESTRICTED DIE ORIFICE; (C) MEANS FLOATINGLY SECURING SAID EXIT DIE TO SAID COMPARTMENT IN ALIGNMENT WITH SAID EXIT APERTURE; AND (D) A GAS FINISHING NOZZLE DISPOSED CLOSELY ADJACENT SAID EXIT DIE AND ADAPTED TO DIRECT AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE GAS PASSING THERETHROUGH INTO SAID EXIT DIE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
114 words
AN APPARATUS FOR COATING A METALLIC STRAND WITH A MOLTEN COATING COMPRISING: (A) A COATING COMPARTMENT ADAPTED TO BE SUPPLIED WITH MOLTEN COATING METAL TO NOT MORE THAN A NORMAL LEVEL, AND HAVING ENTRANCE AND EXIT APERTUES FOR THE PASSAGE OF A STRAND IN A HORIZONTAL PATH IN OPPOSED WALLS THEREOF, SAID APERTURE BEING DISPOSED IMMEDIATELY BELOW SAID NORMAL LEVEL; (B) AN EXIT DIE HAVING A RESTRICTED DIE ORIFICE; (C) MEANS FLOATINGLY SECURING SAID EXIT DIE TO SAID COMPARTMENT IN ALIGNMENT WITH SAID EXIT APERTURE; AND (D) A GAS FINISHING NOZZLE DISPOSED CLOSELY ADJACENT SAID EXIT DIE AND ADAPTED TO DIRECT AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE GAS PASSING THERETHROUGH INTO SAID EXIT DIE.
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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) | 1970-11-27 | 1971-05-29 | 1971-11-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-11-27 | 1975-05-29 | 1975-11-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-11-27 | 1979-05-29 | 1979-11-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |