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Molten metal filter cartridge

US5741422A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 5, 1995
Grant dateApr 21, 1998
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Expiry dateSep 5, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P10/20
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A molten metal filter medium comprised of at least two opposed wedge-shaped plates having at least one hollow generally oblong member comprised of porous ceramic material attached at a first end to one of the plates and at a second end to the second plate, at least one of the plates including a passage to an outlet communicating with the hollow member, wherein molten metal can enter the filter through the hollow member and exit the filter through the passage in the end plate.

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