Metallurgical apparatus – Means for melting or vaporizing metal or treating liquefied... – With means to discharge molten material
Reexamination Certificate
2007-09-25
2007-09-25
Kastler, Scott (Department: 1742)
Metallurgical apparatus
Means for melting or vaporizing metal or treating liquefied...
With means to discharge molten material
C266S286000, C417S423150
Reexamination Certificate
active
11120061
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for moving a stream of molten metal comprising a pumping member, a housing at least partially enclosing the pumping member, a power device seated on a support, and a shaft connecting the power device and the pumping member. At least one post is disposed between the support and the housing. The post includes an elongated rod comprising a metal alloy surrounded by an outer sheath. An inner member may surround the rod and provide a molten metal resistant barrier. The rod includes a first end connected to the support and a second end secured to the housing. A similar design for a shaft is also provided.
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Bright Mark A.
Chandler Richard C.
Henderson Richard S.
Mordue George S.
Vild Chris T.
Fay Sharpe LLP
Kastler Scott
Pyrotex, Inc.
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