US3416203A
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Automatic apparatus with continuously moving conveyors for casting ceramic articles
Assignee: Trane US Inc
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Filing: 1964-06-17
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Granted: 1968-12-17
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Expires: 1984-06-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Gilbert J Ozenne
- 👤 Floyd M Stephen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 06:44
CPC Classifications
B; B28; B28B; B28B1/00; B28B1/26; B28B1/267
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
A CASING MACHINE COMPRISING A FIRST CONTINUALLY MOVING OVERHEAD CONVEYOR FOR CASTING CORES; A SECOND CONTINUALLY MOVING LOWER CONVEYOR FOR MOLD CAVITY MEMBERS; FIRST MEANS AUTOMATICALLY OPERABLE TO REMOVE INDIVIDUAL CASTING CORES FROM THE OVERHEAD CONVEYOR AND DEPOSIT SAME IN THE MOVING MOLD CAVITY MEMBERS WITHOUT HALTING EITHER CONVEYOR; SECON MEANS DOWNSTREAM FROM THE FIRST MEANS FOR FEEDING LIQUID CASTING MATERIAL INTO THE DEFINED MOLD CAVITIES WITHOUT HALTING THE LOWER CONVEYOR; AND THIRD MEANS DOWNSTREAM FROM THE SECOND MEANS FOR AUTOMATICALLY TRANSFERRING CORES FROM FILLED MOLD CAVITY MEMBERS ONTO OVERHEAD CONVEYOR WITHOUT HALTING EITHER CONVEYOR.
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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) | 1971-12-17 | 1972-06-17 | 1972-12-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-12-17 | 1976-06-17 | 1976-12-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-12-17 | 1980-06-17 | 1980-12-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |