Stopper for reliable gas injection

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7198181
APP PUB NO 20040164465A1
SERIAL NO

10480329

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The present invention concerns a mono-block stopper adapted to deliver gas during pouring of molten metal comprising a stopper body having an internal chamber (1) and a gas discharge port (2), a bore (3) connecting the internal chamber (1) to the gas discharge port (2), calibrating means (4) being provided in the bore (3) to provide a restricted path. This stopper is characterised by the fact that the calibrating means comprise a rod (4) having at least one axially-extending gas passages therealong, the gas passage(s) having a section such as to offer a predetermined resistance to flow. The stopper of the invention is far more reliable and can be easily adapted to various operational parameters.

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VESUVIUS USA CORPORATION1404 NEWTON DRIVE LEGAL DEPARTMENT CHAMPAIGN IL 61822

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hanse, Eric Henri Bosselin, FR 17 56
Richard, France Vicherey, FR 1 5

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