Patent · US Expired

Hood for glass furnace gathering hole

US4113461A · kind A · utility

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5Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 14, 1977
Grant dateSep 12, 1978
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 14, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC03B5/205
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The specification discloses a hood for the gathering hole of a glass furnace which minimizes the escape of hot gases through the gathering hole while open for removal of glass from the furnace to reduce air pollution and otherwise improve personnel comfort.

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