US3384152A
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Starting block assembly for continuous casting apparatus
Assignee: Atlantic Richfield Co
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Filing: 1966-04-01
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Granted: 1968-05-21
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Expires: 1986-04-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John C Olsen
- 👤 Charles E Taylor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 15:32
CPC Classifications
B; B22; B22D; B22D11/00; B22D11/08; B22D11/081; B22D11/083
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
IN CONTINUOUS CASTING APPARATUS HAVING MOLD OPEN AT BOTH ENDS, MEANS FOR INTRODUCING MOLTEN METAL INTO ONE END OF THE MOLD, MEANS FOR COOLING THE MOLD, AND WITHDRAWAL MEANS FOR CONTINUOUSLY WITHDRAWING THE CAST METAL FROM THE OUTLET END OF THE MOLD, THE IMPROVEMENT IN COMBINATION THEREWITH OF A STARTING BLOCK ASSEMBLY COMPRISING: (A) A BASE SECTION OF THE STARTING BLOCK FIXED TO THE WITHDRAWING MEANS AND MOVABLE THEREWITH, (B) AN UPPER SECTION MOUNTED ON THE BASE SECTION AND MOVABLE THEREWITH, (C) AXIAL PRESSURE MEANS POSITIONED BETWEEN THE BASE SECTION AND THE UPPER SECTION FOR HOLDING THE SECTIONS NORMALLY AXIALLY AND RESILIENTLY SPACED FROM EACH OTHER, (D) AN ENLARGED SEATING PORTION OF SAID UPPER SECTION HAVING A CIRCUMFERENCE GREATER THAN THAT OF THE MOLD OPENING, AND (E) A MOLD OUTLET SEATING PORTION FRAMING THE OUTLET END OF THE MOLD FOR RECEIVING THE SEATING PORTION OF THE UPPER SECTION IN SEALING CONTACT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
IN CONTINUOUS CASTING APPARATUS HAVING MOLD OPEN AT BOTH ENDS, MEANS FOR INTRODUCING MOLTEN METAL INTO ONE END OF THE MOLD, MEANS FOR COOLING THE MOLD, AND WITHDRAWAL MEANS FOR CONTINUOUSLY WITHDRAWING THE CAST METAL FROM THE OUTLET END OF THE MOLD, THE IMPROVEMENT IN COMBINATION THEREWITH OF A STARTING BLOCK ASSEMBLY COMPRISING: (A) A BASE SECTION OF THE STARTING BLOCK FIXED TO THE WITHDRAWING MEANS AND MOVABLE THEREWITH, (B) AN UPPER SECTION MOUNTED ON THE BASE SECTION AND MOVABLE THEREWITH, (C) AXIAL PRESSURE MEANS POSITIONED BETWEEN THE BASE SECTION AND THE UPPER SECTION FOR HOLDING THE SECTIONS NORMALLY AXIALLY AND RESILIENTLY SPACED FROM EACH OTHER, (D) AN ENLARGED SEATING PORTION OF SAID UPPER SECTION HAVING A CIRCUMFERENCE GREATER THAN THAT OF THE MOLD OPENING, AND (E) A MOLD OUTLET SEATING PORTION FRAMING THE OUTLET END OF THE MOLD FOR RECEIVING THE SEATING PORTION OF THE UPPER SECTION IN SEALING CONTACT.
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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) | 1971-05-21 | 1971-11-20 | 1972-05-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-05-21 | 1975-11-20 | 1976-05-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-05-21 | 1979-11-20 | 1980-05-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |