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Control pin

US7165757B2 · kind B2 · utility

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22Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 22, 2004
Grant dateJan 23, 2007
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Expiry dateMar 8, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB22D41/18
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A control pin (12) for controlling the flow of liquid metal in a casting process includes an elongate body member (34), the body member being made at least partially of a composite ceramic material that includes a fibrous reinforcing material embedded within a ceramic matrix. The body member (34) is preferably hollow and includes a wear-resistant tip (36) at one end.

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