US4088295A
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Mould for electroslag casting of faceted metal ingots
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-01-17
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Granted: 1978-05-09
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Expires: 1997-01-17
Abstract
Abstract A mould for the electroslag casting of faceted metal ingots has longitudinal flutes on the internal surfaces of at least two walls thereof. The depth of these flutes decreases in a horizontal direction from the middle of the walls to the corners of the mould chamber.
Inventors
- 👤 Boris I. Medovar
- 👤 Viktor A. Efimov
- 👤 Viktor L. Shevtsov
- 👤 Viktor L. Artamonov
- 👤 Alexei G. Bogachenko
- 👤 Georgy S. Marinsky
- 👤 Vitaly I. Sagan
- 👤 Jury P. Shtanko
- 👤 Richard Y. Yakobshe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 11:23
CPC Classifications
C; C22; C22B; C22B9/00; C22B9/16; C22B9/18; B; B22; B22D; B22D11/00; B22D11/04; B22D11/0406; B22D11/041; B22D23/00; B22D23/06; B22D23/10; H; H05; H05B; H05B3/00; H05B3/60
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
65 words
A mould for the electroslag casting of faceted metal ingots, comprising cooled walls, the internal surfaces of said walls forming a chamber for casting said ingots, and having longitudinal flutes made on said internal surfaces of at least two of said walls, said flutes having a depth which decreases in a horizontal direction from the middle of said walls to the corners of said mould.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
65 words
A mould for the electroslag casting of faceted metal ingots, comprising cooled walls, the internal surfaces of said walls forming a chamber for casting said ingots, and having longitudinal flutes made on said internal surfaces of at least two of said walls, said flutes having a depth which decreases in a horizontal direction from the middle of said walls to the corners of said mould.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
A mould according to claim 1, wherein the depth of said flutes decreases gradually.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A mould according to claim 1, wherein the flutes on the middle of said wall are 1.1 to 5 times deeper than those on the sides thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A mould according to claim 1, wherein said flutes are situated in the zone where the ingot being cast contacts said mould wall.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
A mould according to claim 1, wherein the flutes having the minimum depth are made on said wall at a distance from the mould corners ranging from 0.05 to 0.4 of the wall width.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
A mould according to claim 1, wherein said flutes having a spacing which in the upper part of the mould is greater than in its lower part.
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) | 1981-05-08 | 1981-11-07 | 1982-05-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-05-08 | 1985-11-07 | 1986-05-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-05-08 | 1989-11-07 | 1990-05-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |