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Structure for the continuous casting of metal bars
Assignee: Essex International Inc
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Filing: 1970-09-17
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Granted: 1972-08-08
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Expires: 1990-09-17
Abstract
Abstract A structure for the continuous casting of metal bars, such as copper and aluminum, from hot molten metal. The structure includes a casting wheel which has a peripheral groove with a circumferential opening therein. A continuous-one-sided planar belt is provided for closing at least a portion of the circumferential opening so as to define a chamber for receiving the molten metal and for forming the continuous metal bar as the molten metal drops below its melting point. It is important that substantially the entire casting belt is in contact with the molten metal and the metal bar during the portion of the time that the belt is in contact with the casting wheel.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph A Vogel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 14:44
CPC Classifications
B; B22; B22D; B22D11/00; B22D11/06; B22D11/0602
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A structure for the continuous casting of metal bars from hot molten metal, said structure comprising, in combination, a rotatable casting wheel having a continuous peripheral groove with a continuous outer circumferential opening, and a continuous belt defining a continuous one-sided strip for closing at least a circumferential portion of said circumferential opening for its entire width so as to define a chamber for receiving said molten metal and for forming a continuous metal bar as said molten metal drops below its melting point, substantially all of said belt being in contact with said molten metal and said metal bar.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
A structure for the continuous casting of metal bars from hot molten metal, said structure comprising, in combination, a rotatable casting wheel having a continuous peripheral groove with a continuous outer circumferential opening, and a continuous belt defining a continuous one-sided strip for closing at least a circumferential portion of said circumferential opening for its entire width so as to define a chamber for receiving said molten metal and for forming a continuous metal bar as said molten metal drops below its melting point, substantially all of said belt being in contact with said molten metal and said metal bar.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein said continuous belt comprises a Mobius strip.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein said peripheral groove includes inwardly and downwardly tapering walls, and said continuous belt has its lateral edges bearing against the upper corners of said tapering walls.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein said peripheral groove includes side walls having narrow indentations at its upper edges, said belt has lateral edges, and said lateral edges of said belt are positively received in said indentations.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
73 words
A structure for the continuous casting of metal bars from molten metal, said structure, comprising, in combination, a rotatable casting wheel having a continuous peripheral groove therein, and a continuous one-sided belt for closing at least a circumferential portion of said opening for its entire width so as to define a chamber for receiving said molten metal and for forming a continuous metal bar as said molten metal falls below its melting point.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
73 words
A structure for the continuous casting of metal bars from molten metal, said structure, comprising, in combination, a rotatable casting wheel having a continuous peripheral groove therein, and a continuous one-sided belt for closing at least a circumferential portion of said opening for its entire width so as to define a chamber for receiving said molten metal and for forming a continuous metal bar as said molten metal falls below its melting point.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The structure of claim 5 wherein substantially all of said one-sided belt is in contact with said molten metal and said metal bar.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The structure of claim 5 wherein said continuous one-sided belt is a Mobius strip.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
47 words
The structure of claim 5 wherein a pair of pulleys engage said continuous belt, said casting wheel engages said band in a position intermediate said pulleys, and said continuous one-sided strip has a 180* turn therein to define a Mobius strip at a position intermediate said pulleys.
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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) | 1975-08-08 | 1976-02-07 | 1976-08-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-08 | 1980-02-07 | 1980-08-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-08 | 1984-02-07 | 1984-08-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |