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Fibrous refractory products

Assignee: Babcock and Wilcox Co
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Filing: 1979-01-17
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Granted: 1981-03-24
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Expires: 1999-01-17
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Abstract

Abstract A fibrous refractory product adapted for use in contact with molten aluminum and its alloys consisting essentially of alumino-silicate fiber and kaolin clay in the metakaolin phase. The refractory product is readily machinable before firing.

Inventors

  • 👤 Thomas A. Johnson
  • 👤 William G. Long

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-04 20:23
CPC Classifications
C; C04; C04B; C04B30/00; C04B30/02; C04B33/00; C04B33/36

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim 104 words
A fibrous refractory product for handling molten aluminum, free from asbestos, and being chemically inert to molten aluminum and its alloys prepared by the process of mixing the ingredients consisting essentially of (a) 30 to 80 weight percent of aluminosilicate fiber; and (b) 20 to 70 weight percent of kaolin clay; adding water, shaping the mix, and drying said shaped form at a temperature of less than 200° F. to remove mechanical water and form an unfired part, machining the unfired part, and firing the machined part at an elevated temperature of about 1,500° F. to transform the clay into the amorphous metakaolin phase.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 104 words
A fibrous refractory product for handling molten aluminum, free from asbestos, and being chemically inert to molten aluminum and its alloys prepared by the process of mixing the ingredients consisting essentially of (a) 30 to 80 weight percent of aluminosilicate fiber; and (b) 20 to 70 weight percent of kaolin clay; adding water, shaping the mix, and drying said shaped form at a temperature of less than 200° F. to remove mechanical water and form an unfired part, machining the unfired part, and firing the machined part at an elevated temperature of about 1,500° F. to transform the clay into the amorphous metakaolin phase.

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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) 1984-03-23 1984-09-22 1985-03-24 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1988-03-23 1988-09-22 1989-03-24 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1992-03-23 1992-09-22 1993-03-24 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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