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Apparatus for projecting a molten material into a cooling medium
Assignee: Compagnie Generale des Etablissements Michelin SCA
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Filing: 1974-06-25
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Granted: 1975-07-29
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Expires: 1994-06-25
Abstract
Abstract A crucible holding a liquid raw material such as molten steel is enclosed in a pressurization chamber. A nozzle in contact with the raw material projects the raw material into a cooling fluid to form a solid finished product. A gasket formed of a material which is gas-tight and compatible with the raw material is mounted for contact with the raw material and has a portion extending away therefrom. The raw material facilitates a hot seal between (a) the portion of the gasket in contact therewith and (b) the crucible and nozzle. A cold seal is formed between (a) the portion of the gasket extending away from the raw material and (b) the pressurization chamber.
Inventors
- 👤 Jean Marie Massoubre
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 01:01
CPC Classifications
B; B22; B22D; B22D11/00; B22D11/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
Apparatus for projecting a molten raw material into a cooling fluid to form a solid finished product therein, comprising a crucible for holding the raw material, nozzle means mounted for contact with the molten raw material in the crucible, a pressurization enclosure for maintaining the raw material in the crucible under pressure, gasket means formed of a material which is gas-tight and compatible with the molten raw material mounted for contact with the raw material and having a portion extending away therefrom, the raw material facilitating a hot seal between (a) the portion of the gasket means in contact therewith and (b) the crucible and nozzle means, and means facilitating a cold seal between (a) the portion of the gasket means extending away from the raw material and (b) the pressurization enclosure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
Apparatus for projecting a molten raw material into a cooling fluid to form a solid finished product therein, comprising a crucible for holding the raw material, nozzle means mounted for contact with the molten raw material in the crucible, a pressurization enclosure for maintaining the raw material in the crucible under pressure, gasket means formed of a material which is gas-tight and compatible with the molten raw material mounted for contact with the raw material and having a portion extending away therefrom, the raw material facilitating a hot seal between (a) the portion of the gasket means in contact therewith and (b) the crucible and nozzle means, and means facilitating a cold seal between (a) the portion of the gasket means extending away from the raw material and (b) the pressurization enclosure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 further comprising cooling means for cooling the cold seal.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
Apparatus according to claim 2 wherein the means facilitating the cold seal comprises a sealing material positioned between (a) the portion of the gasket means extending away from the raw material and (b) the cooling means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the gasket means is formed by an extension of the pressurization enclosure.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the gasket means is formed of a metallic material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the gasket means is formed of a material substantially identical to the raw material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the raw material and the gasket means both comprise the same metal.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the means facilitating the cOld seal comprises an elastic material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the means facilitating the cold seal comprises a metalloplastic material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
Apparaus according to claim 1 wherein the means facilitating the cold seal comprises glue.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
14 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the means facilitating the cold seal comprises solder.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
22 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the gasket means has the shape of a body of revolution formed with a central opening.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
34 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein, before the apparatus is placed in operaton, the gasket means has the shape of a body of revolution formed without a central opening and masks the nozzle means.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
29 words
Apparatus according to claim 13 wherein, after the apparatus is placed in operation, the gasket means has the shape of a body of revolution formed with a central opening.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
21 words
Apparatus according to claim 2 wherein the cooling means is formed with a channel for the circulation of a cooling fluid.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
20 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the raw material is steel and the gasket means is formed of soft steel.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
30 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the nozzle means is oriented in such a manner as to project the raw material into the cooling fluid in a vertically downward direction.
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) | 1978-07-28 | 1979-01-27 | 1979-07-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-07-28 | 1983-01-27 | 1983-07-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-07-28 | 1987-01-27 | 1987-07-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |