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Apparatus and method for ablating liquefaction of materials

US4654068A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 13, 1986
Grant dateMar 31, 1987
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Expiry dateJan 13, 2006

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

Abstract

Converting thermally meltable materials to a liquefied state is carried out on a lining of pulverulent material. As liquefied material is drained from the surface, additional unmelted material is fed onto the surface to maintain the lining substantially intact.

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