US3595207A
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Sinker roll for hot-dip coating bath
Assignee: United States Steel Corp
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Filing: 1969-02-28
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Granted: 1971-07-27
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Expires: 1989-02-28
Abstract
Abstract A sinker roll immersed in a bath of molten coating metal has molybdenum trunnions extending from the ends thereof, journaled in molybdenum sleeves set in aligned bearing hubs mounted on the vessel containing the bath.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles D Stricker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 21:19
CPC Classifications
C; C23; C23C; C23C2/00; C23C2/003; C23C2/0034; C23C2/00342; C23C2/00344
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
14 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein a clearance of about 0.03 inches is employed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
50 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said sinker roll assembly comprises a hub means for receiving a shaft means, and a sinker roll fixed to trunnions, which are rotatably mounted within aid hub means, and wherein said trunnions and hub means are provided with bearing sleeves consisting essentially of Mo.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 3, wherein all the abutting journaled surfaces are fitted with bearing sleeves consisting essentially of Mo.
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) | 1974-07-26 | 1975-01-25 | 1975-07-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-26 | 1979-01-25 | 1979-07-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-26 | 1983-01-25 | 1983-07-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |