US4300753A
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Hot metal runner system with air pollution controls
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-03-24
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Granted: 1981-11-17
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Expires: 2000-03-24
Abstract
Abstract A runner for hot metal as from a blast furnace is formed of a series of interconnected modular units which are prefabricated, preferably from consumable, combustible and/or disintegratable materials of desired densities. A plurality of tunnel-like refractory lined covers are positioned continuously of the runner formed of the interconnected modular units so as to confine fumes, gas, smoke and other air pollutants. Vacuum devices are in communication with the covers so as to remove the air pollutants from the same and direct them through scrubbers and/or precipitron equipment to remove the air pollutants before the air entrained in the system is released to atmosphere.
Inventors
- 👤 Micheal D. La Bate
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 21:07
CPC Classifications
F; F27; F27D; F27D3/00; F27D3/14; F27D3/145; C; C21; C21B; C21B7/00; C21B7/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
181 words
An improvement in a closed ferrous metal runner system for a hot metal pouring floor, said system extending from a source of molten metal to a pouring point thereof, the improvement comprising means for preventing air pollution of the pouring floor environment, said runner system comprising the combination of a plurality of elongated trough-like body members arranged in end to end relation, each of the body members having an integral base with spaced parallel upstanding side sections, said air pollution preventing means including a plurality of covers positioned in end to end relation on said plurality of trough-like body members connecting said source of molten metal and said pouring point, and means for securing said covers to said body members in an airtight manner to prevent fluid communication between said covered troughs and the environment surrounding said covered troughs, said body members and covers formed of material having a known life when subjected to molten ferrous metal flowing through said trough-like body members, said air pollution preventing means further including pollutant removal means connected to at least one of said covers.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
181 words
An improvement in a closed ferrous metal runner system for a hot metal pouring floor, said system extending from a source of molten metal to a pouring point thereof, the improvement comprising means for preventing air pollution of the pouring floor environment, said runner system comprising the combination of a plurality of elongated trough-like body members arranged in end to end relation, each of the body members having an integral base with spaced parallel upstanding side sections, said air pollution preventing means including a plurality of covers positioned in end to end relation on said plurality of trough-like body members connecting said source of molten metal and said pouring point, and means for securing said covers to said body members in an airtight manner to prevent fluid communication between said covered troughs and the environment surrounding said covered troughs, said body members and covers formed of material having a known life when subjected to molten ferrous metal flowing through said trough-like body members, said air pollution preventing means further including pollutant removal means connected to at least one of said covers.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The hot metal runner system set forth in claim 1 and wherein said covers are formed of steel and a refractory lining is positioned therein.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The hot metal runner system set forth in claim 2 and wherein said covers have inturned metal members on their inner surface and a refractory coating is positioned on said inner surfaces and engaged by said metal members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The ferrous metal runner system set forth in claim 1 and wherein said trough-like body members are solid compacted shapes of a refractory and consumable and disintegratable material mixture.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
The ferrous metal runner system set forth in claim 4 and wherein said refractory comprises clay and said consumable and disintegratable material comprises one or more such materials from a group including wood chips and paper pulp.
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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) | 1984-11-16 | 1985-05-18 | 1985-11-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-11-16 | 1989-05-18 | 1989-11-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-11-16 | 1993-05-18 | 1993-11-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |