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Molten metal conduit

US4717052A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 11, 1986
Grant dateJan 5, 1988
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Expiry dateJul 11, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16L59/153
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A value for controlling the flow of molten metal which includes a tubular conduit through which the metal flows and apparatus for applying a force against the exterior of the conduit to vary the size of the cross-sectional area of the opening through the conduit and thereby control the volume of metal flowing through the conduit.

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