Dispensing – Molten metal dispensing – With heating or cooling
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-29
2011-03-29
King, Roy (Department: 1733)
Dispensing
Molten metal dispensing
With heating or cooling
C222S591000, C222S593000, C266S202000, C266S236000, C266S241000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07913884
ABSTRACT:
Various non-limiting embodiments disclosed herein relate to nozzle assemblies for conveying molten material, the nozzle assemblies comprising a body, which may be formed from a material having a melting temperature greater than the melting temperature of the molten material to be conveyed, and having a molten material passageway extending therethrough. The molten material passageway comprises an interior surface and a protective layer is adjacent at least a portion of the interior surface of the passageway. The protective layer may comprise a material that is essentially non-reactive with the molten material to be conveyed. Further, the nozzle assemblies according to various non-limiting embodiments disclosed herein may be heated, and may be self-inspecting. Methods and apparatus for conveying molten materials and/or atomizing molten materials using the nozzle assemblies disclosed herein are also provided.
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ATI Properties Inc.
Grosselin, III John E.
K & L Gates LLP
King Roy
Viccaro Patrick J.
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