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Apparatus and process for producing fiber from igneous rock

US11760677B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 28, 2020
Grant dateSep 19, 2023
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Expiry dateOct 2, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P40/57
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Methods and apparatus for producing fibers from igneous rock, including basalt include heating igneous rock by electrical conductive coils to achieve an homogenous melt and forming homogenous fibers from the melt.

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