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US3385588A
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Releasable bearing for crucible or converter
Assignee: Voestalpine AG
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Filing: 1966-02-18
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Granted: 1968-05-28
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Expires: 1986-02-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Puxkandl Peter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 21:08
CPC Classifications
C; C21; C21C; C21C5/00; C21C5/28; C21C5/42; C21C5/46; C21C5/4633
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A RELEASABLE BEARING FOR A TILTABLE CONVERTER HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY CYLINDRICAL SHELL, COMPRISING A CLOSED, ANNULAR CARRIER BODY WHICH IS ARRANGED TO SURROUND THE PERIPHERY OF THE CONVERTER IS SPACED RELATIONSHIP AND ON WHICH THE CONVERTER IS SUPPORTED BY UPPER AND LOWER SUPPORTING MEANS, EACH OF SAID UPPER SUPPORTING MEANS CONSISTING OF A SUPPORTING MEMBER PIVOTABLY MOUNTED ON SAID ANNULAR CARRIER BODY AND OF AN ABUTMENT MEMBER HAVING A STOP FACE ADAPTED TO COOPERATE WITH SAID SUPPORTING MEMBER IN ITS SWUNG-IN SUPPORTING POSITION AND BEING RIGIDLY SECURED TO THE CONVERTER SHELL, THE RADIAL EXTENSION OF SAID ABUTMENT MEMBERS BEING SMALLER THAN THE INSIDE RADIUS OF SAID CARRIER BODY SO THAT UPON RELEASE
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
A RELEASABLE BEARING FOR A TILTABLE CONVERTER HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY CYLINDRICAL SHELL, COMPRISING A CLOSED, ANNULAR CARRIER BODY WHICH IS ARRANGED TO SURROUND THE PERIPHERY OF THE CONVERTER IS SPACED RELATIONSHIP AND ON WHICH THE CONVERTER IS SUPPORTED BY UPPER AND LOWER SUPPORTING MEANS, EACH OF SAID UPPER SUPPORTING MEANS CONSISTING OF A SUPPORTING MEMBER PIVOTABLY MOUNTED ON SAID ANNULAR CARRIER BODY AND OF AN ABUTMENT MEMBER HAVING A STOP FACE ADAPTED TO COOPERATE WITH SAID SUPPORTING MEMBER IN ITS SWUNG-IN SUPPORTING POSITION AND BEING RIGIDLY SECURED TO THE CONVERTER SHELL, THE RADIAL EXTENSION OF SAID ABUTMENT MEMBERS BEING SMALLER THAN THE INSIDE RADIUS OF SAID CARRIER BODY SO THAT UPON RELEASE
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) | 1971-05-28 | 1971-11-27 | 1972-05-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-05-28 | 1975-11-27 | 1976-05-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-05-28 | 1979-11-27 | 1980-05-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |