US3948594A
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Ceramic refractory setter
Assignee: Wells Fargo Capital Finance LLC
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Filing: 1974-10-21
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Granted: 1976-04-06
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Expires: 1994-10-21
Abstract
Abstract The specification discloses a ceramic refractory setter for supporting and protecting an article during glost firing. The setter is of lightweight refractory material in the form of an inverted annular shallow cup-shaped element, adapted to be interlockingly stacked or nested with other setters on the rims thereof. The inwardly extending annular flange at the top of the element is inclined upwardly and has an annular groove of arcuate cross section adjacent the inner circular edge in which a plurality of smooth ceramic balls are disposed in circumferentially spaced relation on which an article to be fired, such as a plate, is adapted to be supported.
Inventors
- 👤 William W. Irwin, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 05:24
CPC Classifications
F; F27; F27D; F27D5/00; F27D5/0006; F27D5/0018
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
A refractory setter for the support of ceramic ware during glost firing, comprising a one-piece annulus having a vertically extending circumferential rim and an annular flange integrally joined to the said rim adjacent the top of the rim, said flange extending inwardly from said rim and being inclined upwardly at a angle of substantially 15°, said flange further having a circumferential groove adjacent the inner edge thereof, and a plurality of ceramic spheres disposed in substantially uniformly spaced relation in said groove on which articles of ceramic ware are adapted to rest.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
A refractory setter for the support of ceramic ware during glost firing, comprising a one-piece annulus having a vertically extending circumferential rim and an annular flange integrally joined to the said rim adjacent the top of the rim, said flange extending inwardly from said rim and being inclined upwardly at a angle of substantially 15°, said flange further having a circumferential groove adjacent the inner edge thereof, and a plurality of ceramic spheres disposed in substantially uniformly spaced relation in said groove on which articles of ceramic ware are adapted to rest.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A refractory setter according to claim 1, wherein the bottom surface of the circumferential groove in said flange lies in a horizontal plane below the inner extremity of said flange.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A refractory setter according to claim 2, wherein the groove in said flange is circular and of uniform arcuate cross-section throughout.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A refractory setter according to claim 3, wherein the ceramic spheres are of a radius less than the radius of curvature of said groove.
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) | 1979-04-06 | 1979-10-06 | 1980-04-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-04-06 | 1983-10-06 | 1984-04-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-04-06 | 1987-10-06 | 1988-04-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |