Patent · US Expired

Crucible

US4055391A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 26, 1976
Grant dateOct 25, 1977
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Expiry dateFeb 26, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T117/1068
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A crucible, especially for containing melts, has a multichamber construction wherein there is an outer chamber for containing a heat distribution medium and an inner chamber which acts as a receptacle for the melt.

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