US3741136A
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Tap system for molten materials
Assignee: ANDCO INCORPORATED A CORP OF NY
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Filing: 1971-09-17
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Granted: 1973-06-26
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Expires: 1991-09-17
Abstract
Abstract A continuous tap system for molten materials issuing from the well of a vertical shaft incinerator operating under positive pressure includes a conduit which is formed from refractory material and further includes a means for cooling the refractory material to control the corrosion of the refractory material caused by flowing molten material.
Inventors
- 👤 K Stookey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 11:32
CPC Classifications
F; F23; F23J; F23J1/00; F23J1/08; F23J9/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
In a sealed tap system for the discharge of molten material from a chamber, comprising a downwardly inclined refractory conduit communicating with an opening in said chamber, said conduit adapted to discharge molten material across a lip protruding from the discharge end of said conduit into a chamber immersed in a liquid whereby said molten material is rapidly quenched by said liquid, the improvement which comprises providing heating means adapted to maintain the fluid flow of an upper portion of molten material in said conduit and cooling means adapted to congeal a portion of flowing molten material adjacent the refractory conduit so as to reduce the corrosion of the refractory.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
In a sealed tap system for the discharge of molten material from a chamber, comprising a downwardly inclined refractory conduit communicating with an opening in said chamber, said conduit adapted to discharge molten material across a lip protruding from the discharge end of said conduit into a chamber immersed in a liquid whereby said molten material is rapidly quenched by said liquid, the improvement which comprises providing heating means adapted to maintain the fluid flow of an upper portion of molten material in said conduit and cooling means adapted to congeal a portion of flowing molten material adjacent the refractory conduit so as to reduce the corrosion of the refractory.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
An improvement as set forth in claim 1, wherein said heating means comprises a burner adapted to discharge hot gases of combustion over the upper portion of said molten material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
An improvement as set forth in claim 1, wherein said cooling means is in sufficient proximity to the protruding lip to maintain the integrity thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
An improvement as set forth in claim 3, wherein said cooling means comprises a container adapted for the circulation of water therethrough.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1976-06-25 | 1976-12-25 | 1977-06-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-25 | 1980-12-25 | 1981-06-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-25 | 1984-12-25 | 1985-06-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |