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Apparatus for wiping liquid from a strip
Assignee: WHEELING-PITTSBURGH STEEL Corp A CORP OF
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Filing: 1970-04-29
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Granted: 1976-02-17
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Expires: 1990-04-29
Abstract
Abstract This application discloses "wiping" of a liquid, molten zinc, for example, across the surface of a strip to which it adheres. A wiping fluid, such as steam, is directed from an orifice at the strip. A valve, preferably an elongated relieved bar is positioned adjacent and behind the orifice, and flow of wiping fluid is controlled by rotation of an elongated valve in the form of a relieved bar or cam.
Inventors
- 👤 James B. Kirschner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 21:33
CPC Classifications
C; C23; C23C; C23C2/00; C23C2/14; C23C2/16; C23C2/18; C23C2/20; B; B05; B05B; B05B1/00; B05B1/30; B05B1/32; B05B1/326
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
75 words
In an apparatus for wiping liquid from the surface of a moving strip without contacting the strip and including an enclosure in proximity to the pass line of the strip and adapted to receive wiping fluid under pressure and orifice means formed in the enclosure and directed toward the strip, the improvement which comprises elongated valve means adjacent to and behind said orifice and coextending with at least a substantial portion of said orifice means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
75 words
In an apparatus for wiping liquid from the surface of a moving strip without contacting the strip and including an enclosure in proximity to the pass line of the strip and adapted to receive wiping fluid under pressure and orifice means formed in the enclosure and directed toward the strip, the improvement which comprises elongated valve means adjacent to and behind said orifice and coextending with at least a substantial portion of said orifice means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 in which the elongated valve means includes bar means whose shape varies along the length thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
183 words
Apparatus for wiping liquid, molten metal from the surface of moving metallic strip comprising: an enclosure extending transversely of the strip to be wiped; fluid supply means to said enclosure adapted for connection to a source of wiping fluid under pressure whereby wiping fluid is delivered inside said enclosure under pressure; elongated fluid orifice means in said enclosure extending transversely across the strip positioned in proximity to the strip and disposed to direct wiping fluid issuing from the orifice against the strip moving past the enclosure; fluid valve means within the enclosure disposed between the orifice and the fluid supply means to control passage of wiping fluid through the orifice means, said valve means comprising a rotatable member of irregular cross section placed in close proximity to the orifice and extending substantially parallel to the orifice from end to end of the orifice, incremental sections of the valve means thereby restricting flow through incremental lengths of the orifice, whereby in one position the valve means opens greater area between the fluid supply means and orifice than in another position of the valve means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
183 words
Apparatus for wiping liquid, molten metal from the surface of moving metallic strip comprising: an enclosure extending transversely of the strip to be wiped; fluid supply means to said enclosure adapted for connection to a source of wiping fluid under pressure whereby wiping fluid is delivered inside said enclosure under pressure; elongated fluid orifice means in said enclosure extending transversely across the strip positioned in proximity to the strip and disposed to direct wiping fluid issuing from the orifice against the strip moving past the enclosure; fluid valve means within the enclosure disposed between the orifice and the fluid supply means to control passage of wiping fluid through the orifice means, said valve means comprising a rotatable member of irregular cross section placed in close proximity to the orifice and extending substantially parallel to the orifice from end to end of the orifice, incremental sections of the valve means thereby restricting flow through incremental lengths of the orifice, whereby in one position the valve means opens greater area between the fluid supply means and orifice than in another position of the valve means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 3 having valve means extending across at least a substantial width of the strip.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 3 in which the valve means include a rotary bar.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
The apparatus of claim 3 in which the valve means comprises an elongated relieved bar positioned adjacent the orifice, said bar being rotatable to selectively and variably limit flow of wiping fluid from the enclosure through the orifice means.
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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) | 1979-02-16 | 1979-08-18 | 1980-02-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-02-16 | 1983-08-18 | 1984-02-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-02-16 | 1987-08-18 | 1988-02-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |