Control pin and spout system for heating metal casting distribution spout configurations

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20100032455A1
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12228143

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A control pin system, including an apparatus and method, for use in controlling the flow of molten metal in a molten metal distribution system for casting, with some aspects of the control pin including: a control pin body with an internal cavity and an outer surface, wherein the outer surface is sized and configured to operatively interact with an internal surface of a spout to effectively control the flow of molten metal through a spout aperture; and a heater element within the internal cavity of the control pin body. In other embodiments, the heater may be located within the spout body and transferring heat to the control pin.

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WAGSTAFF INC3910 N FLORA RD SPOKANE VALLEY WA 99216

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cooper, Timothy James Rathdrum, US 2 19
Imthurn, James A Hauser, US 5 34

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