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Drain bushing

US4536202A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 6, 1983
Grant dateAug 20, 1985
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Expiry dateDec 6, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC03B37/08
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A drain bushing for a glass melting apparatus of integral design and machined from a single block of dispersion-strengthened, non-precious alloy. The bushing includes integrally formed mounting flange and molten glass well portions. The bushing contact ears may be either integrally formed or attached by welding, and the outlet tips may be integrally formed with the well portion or inserted into drain openings in the well portion.

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