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Method for producing a minimum-ridging type 430 stainless steel

Assignee: United States Steel Corp
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Filing: 1970-10-02
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Granted: 1972-08-15
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Expires: 1990-10-02
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Abstract

Abstract A PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A TYPE 430 STAINLESS STEEL SHEET PRODUCT WITH SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCED RIDGING CHARACTERISTICS WHEN DRAWN. COMMENCING IN SLAB FORM, THE TYPE 430 STEEL IS HOT ROLLED AT 1850 TO 1950* F. TO A THICKNESS OF 0.1 TO 0.25 INCH; BOX ANNEALED AT 1750 TO 1900* F. FOR AT LEAST ONE HOUR AND THEN AT 1450 TO 1500* F. FOR AT LEAST TWO HOURS; COLD ROLLED WITH A THICKNESS REDUCTION OF FROM 35 TO 75%; AND CONTINUOUS ANNEALED AT FROM 1400 TO 1500% F.

Inventors

  • 👤 Kenneth G Brickner
  • 👤 O'hara Township
  • 👤 George A Ratz

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-09 01:51
CPC Classifications
C; C21; C21D; C21D8/00; C21D8/02; C21D8/04; C22; C22C; C22C38/00; C22C38/18

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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) 1975-08-15 1976-02-14 1976-08-15 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1979-08-15 1980-02-14 1980-08-15 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1983-08-15 1984-02-14 1984-08-15 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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