US3060053A
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Method and apparatus for accreting molten copper on a moving member
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1960-09-12
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Granted: 1962-10-23
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Expires: 1980-09-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Roland P Carreker
- 👤 Robert M Parke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:35
CPC Classifications
C; C23; C23C; C23C2/00; C23C2/34; C23C2/36; C23C2/38; B; B22; B22D; B22D11/00; B22D11/01; C23C2/003; C23C2/0035; C23C2/0036; C23C2/00361; C23C2/0038
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
IN A METHOD FOR ACCRETING MOLTEN COPPER ON A CONTINUOUSLY MOVING CORE ROD THE STEPS WHICH CONSIST IN CLEANING THE SURFACE OF THE CORE ROD, PASSING THE CORE ROD FROM THE ATMOSPHERE INTO AN EVACUATED PASSAGE, INTRODUCING THE MOVING CORE ROD FROM THE EVACUATED PASSAGE INTO A NOZZLE LOCATED IN THE LOWER PORTION OF A CRUCIBLE CONTAINING MOLTEN COPPER, PASSING THE CORE ROD THROUGH SAID MOLTEN COPPER, SUPPLYING MOLTEN COPPER CONTAINING LESS THAN APPROXIMATELY 20 PARTS PER MILLION OF GRAPHITEREMOVABLE OXYGEN ADJACENT THE CORE ROD TO ACCRETE MOLTEN COPPER ON THE MOVING CORE ROD TO FORM A ROD HAVING A GREATER THICKNESS, SAID ACCRETED COPPER BEING SUBSTANTIALLY BONDED TO SAID CORE ROD.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
IN A METHOD FOR ACCRETING MOLTEN COPPER ON A CONTINUOUSLY MOVING CORE ROD THE STEPS WHICH CONSIST IN CLEANING THE SURFACE OF THE CORE ROD, PASSING THE CORE ROD FROM THE ATMOSPHERE INTO AN EVACUATED PASSAGE, INTRODUCING THE MOVING CORE ROD FROM THE EVACUATED PASSAGE INTO A NOZZLE LOCATED IN THE LOWER PORTION OF A CRUCIBLE CONTAINING MOLTEN COPPER, PASSING THE CORE ROD THROUGH SAID MOLTEN COPPER, SUPPLYING MOLTEN COPPER CONTAINING LESS THAN APPROXIMATELY 20 PARTS PER MILLION OF GRAPHITEREMOVABLE OXYGEN ADJACENT THE CORE ROD TO ACCRETE MOLTEN COPPER ON THE MOVING CORE ROD TO FORM A ROD HAVING A GREATER THICKNESS, SAID ACCRETED COPPER BEING SUBSTANTIALLY BONDED TO SAID CORE ROD.
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) | 1965-10-22 | 1966-04-23 | 1966-10-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-10-22 | 1970-04-23 | 1970-10-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-10-22 | 1974-04-23 | 1974-10-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |