US4108339A
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Integral nozzle with gas delivery manifold
Assignee: Vesuvius Crucible Co
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Filing: 1976-12-13
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Granted: 1978-08-22
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Expires: 1996-12-13
Abstract
Abstract The specification discloses a ceramic nozzle of the submersible type which includes a permeable bore section surrounded by an annular manifold positioned between the bore section and the less permeable integral body of the nozzle. The manifold is employed for supplying inert gas into the nozzle bore. The nozzle is made by positioning an unfired ceramic bore section on a mandrel inserted into a mold cavity defining the body of the nozzle with the outer surface of the bore section covered with a burnout material which, during the molding of the nozzle, fills the manifold area and after kiln firing burns away to leave a void defining the manifold. The ceramic mix for the bore section includes burnout material, such that after firing the bore section is significantly more permeable than the body of the nozzle.
Inventors
- 👤 Marvin C. Lunde
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 07:24
CPC Classifications
B; B22; B22D; B22D41/00; B22D41/50; B22D41/58
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
An integral ceramic nozzle comprising: a bore section having a cylindrical wall with an outwardly extending flange at one end and an axially extending cylindrical bore formed therethrough, said bore wall including means for the passage of gas therethrough into said cylindrical bore; a non gas-permeable ceramic body surrounding said bore section and including a flange at one end surrounding said flange of said bore section and an open opposite end and including a bore extending between said cylindrical bore of said bore section and said open opposite end, said body and bore section defining therebetween a relatively thin elongated hollow annular manifold extending from said flange of said bore section substantially the length of said bore section; and means for supplying an inert gas to said manifold.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
An integral ceramic nozzle comprising: a bore section having a cylindrical wall with an outwardly extending flange at one end and an axially extending cylindrical bore formed therethrough, said bore wall including means for the passage of gas therethrough into said cylindrical bore; a non gas-permeable ceramic body surrounding said bore section and including a flange at one end surrounding said flange of said bore section and an open opposite end and including a bore extending between said cylindrical bore of said bore section and said open opposite end, said body and bore section defining therebetween a relatively thin elongated hollow annular manifold extending from said flange of said bore section substantially the length of said bore section; and means for supplying an inert gas to said manifold.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said bore section terminates in said body, and said body includes a pair of exit apertures extending radially outwardly from said bore through said nozzle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said nozzle is made of fused silica.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said nozzle is elongated to define a shroud.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 4 wherein said means for the passage of gas through said bore section comprises said bore section made of a gas-permeable material and wherein said bore section is proximate said flange of said shroud.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said supplying means includes an aperture formed through said body and communicating with said manifold and conduit means sealably coupled to said aperture.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
40 words
The nozzle as defined in claim 1 wherein said flange of said bore section includes alternately formed surfaces defining a step to increase the surface contact area between said flange of said bore section and said flange of said body.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
108 words
An integral ceramic nozzle comprising: a generally cylindrical gas-permeable bore section having a flange at one end and an axially extending cylindrical bore formed therethrough; a non gas-permeable ceramic body surrounding said bore section and including a flange at one end surrounding said flange of said bore section and an open opposite end and including a bore extending between said cylindrical bore of said bore section and said open opposite end, said body and bore section defining therebetween a relatively thin elongated hollow annular manifold, said manifold extending from said flange substantially the length of said bore section; and means for supplying an inert gas to said manifold.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
108 words
An integral ceramic nozzle comprising: a generally cylindrical gas-permeable bore section having a flange at one end and an axially extending cylindrical bore formed therethrough; a non gas-permeable ceramic body surrounding said bore section and including a flange at one end surrounding said flange of said bore section and an open opposite end and including a bore extending between said cylindrical bore of said bore section and said open opposite end, said body and bore section defining therebetween a relatively thin elongated hollow annular manifold, said manifold extending from said flange substantially the length of said bore section; and means for supplying an inert gas to said manifold.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
40 words
The nozzle as defined in claim 8 wherein said flange of said bore section includes alternately formed surfaces defining a step to increase the surface contact area between said flange of said bore section and said flange of said body.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-08-21 | 1986-02-20 | 1986-08-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-08-21 | 1990-02-20 | 1990-08-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |