CLASS 164, METAL FOUNDING |
1 | PROCESS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Methods.
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2 | . Printing plate (e.g., stereotype, etc.) forming: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Process directed to forming a surface capable of conveying
intelligence or a design by reproducing in printed form.
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3 | .. Utilizing pressure application: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Process wherein a dynamic pressure, e.g., vacuum, pneumatic,
hydraulic, etc., is directly applied to a molten metal to shape
the same.
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4.1 | . With measuring, testing, inspecting, or condition determination: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Process which includes the step of visually, audibly, or
chemically testing, sampling, or inspecting, or otherwise physically
or mechanically determining some variable condition in a cast article,
molding material, mold structure, or casting surface.
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451 | .. Of continuous or semicontinuous casting: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 4.1. Process wherein the testing, sampling, or inspecting or
condition determination is performed in conjunction with casting
a product removed from a molding surface as a further contiguous
portion is cast.
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452 | ... And regulating an operation: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 451. Process wherein a detected variation in a casting parameter
is utilized to affect an operation or effect a change to an operation
in response to the variation.
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453 | .... Pouring: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 452. Process wherein the effected operation or change includes
the delivery of molten metal to a shaping or casting area.
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454 | .... Product withdrawing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 452. Process wherein the effected operation or change includes
removing a continuously cast product from a molding surface.
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455 | .... Cooling: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 452. Process wherein the effected operation or change includes
an application of an agent to remove heat from a shaping surface
or a continuously cast product.
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456 | .. During foundry sand treating or mold making: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 4.1. Process wherein the testing, sampling, or inspecting or
condition determination is performed while foundry mold material
is in the process of being either (a) shaped, or (b) treated (e.g.,
recycled).
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457 | .. During feeding of metal to mold: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 4.1. Process wherein the testing, sampling, or inspecting or
condition determination is performed in conjunction with the introduction
of solid or liquid metal into a mold cavity.
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458 | .. During cooling of mold: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 4.1. Process wherein the testing, sampling, or inspecting or
condition determination is associated with the removal of heat from
a shaping surface.
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5 | . Including recycling of process material: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Process in which excess material in the form of flash, trim,
rejected products or used mold materials resulting from an intermittent
or continuous process or treating materials therefor, are recycled
or reused in the molding operation with or without purification,
reclamation or separation of the desired constituents from contaminants.
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6 | . Shaping a forming surface (e.g., mold making, etc.): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Process which includes the step of producing by shaping
(1) a mold, pattern or core device either as a, per se, operation
by a method within the definition of this class or (2) in combination
with a step of employing said mold or core device in the production
of a cast product by a process classifiable in this class in which latter
instance the mold or core device may be formed by methods provided
elsewhere.
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7.1 | .. Utilizing a vacuum during shaping: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 6. Process in which a less than ambient pressure is employed.
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7.2 | ... To apply consumable shielding film to shaping surface: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 7.1. Process wherein an impervious consumable membrane is adhered
onto a particulate shaping surface by a vacuum.
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8 | .. Utilizing a frozen mercury pattern: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 6. Process wherein a destructible pattern formed of frozen
mercury is utilized in the shaping operation.
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9 | .. Final product part or material, utilized in forming or included in shaping member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 6. Process directed to (1) shaping the forming surface utilizing
the material which is to be ultimately cast as the pattern or preform
member, or (2) shaping the forming surface wherein a preform member
which is to be integrated in the material to be cast as a final
product is embedded in the mold material during the shaping or forming
thereof.
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10 | ... Utilizing plural preform bodies: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 9. Process wherein plural preform bodies, i.e., final product
part or material, are utilized in forming or included in the shaping
member.
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11 | .... Preform body embedded in or held by core member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 10. Process wherein the final product parts or materials are embedded in or held by a core member of the mold structure. | |
12 | .. Setting or hardening shaping surface by igniting mold surface or by utilizing a forced gaseous medium: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 6. Process directed to fixing or hardening a formed shaping
surface by (1) igniting and burning the mold surface prior to pouring
the casting or (2) by forcibly directing an inert gaseous medium
against the shaping surface.
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13 | .. Shaping plate type pattern: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 6. Process directed to shaping pattern which is or is intended
to be attached to a pattern, board or plate.
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14 | .. With subsequent coating of casting surface with cast product treating or release material: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 6. Process directed to shaping a forming surface combined with
the step of coating the so formed surface with a treating material
for perfecting a subsequent casting operation.
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15 | .. Shaping fluent material to form mold: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 6. Process directed to shaping from a fluent material the forming surface which confines and controls the ultimate desired shape of the molten metal that is to be formed therein. | |
16 | ... Chemically reactive gas hardening of forming material: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 15. Process directed to perfecting the hardening of the forming surface of a mold structure by contacting the surface with a gaseous medium which is chemically reactive with the mold material. | |
17 | ... Shaping forming surface by mechanically removing material therefrom or subdividing forming surface to provide plural parts: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 15. Process directed to mechanically removing material from
the surface of a shaped mold structure.
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18 | ... Forming discrete molds sequentially: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 15. Process directed to successively shaping a plurality of
molds.
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19 | ... By spraying or slinging material against shaping surface: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 15. Process directed to applying the mold material, either in
bulk, droplet (mist) or particulate form, by propelling the material
through space under dynamic pressure against the shaping surface.
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20 | .... Particulate solid material: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 19. Process directed to applying the solid mold material in particulate form to the shaping surface. | |
21 | ..... Resin containing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 20. Process wherein the particulate mold material that is sprayed
against the shaping surface contains a resin material.
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22 | ..... Employing compressed air as ram or piston to force sand against shaping surface: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 20. Process directed to employing compressed air as a ram or
piston to force sand from a cartridge or container in which the
material is supplied in the shape of a compacted column or the like
against the shaping surface.
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23 | ... Composite, plural part or multilayered mold: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 15. Process wherein different parts or layers of mold materials
are integrated by a shaping or forming operation.
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24 | .... Sequentially forming mold portions on same shaping member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 23. Process in which the different portions or parts of the mold are successively shaped or formed on the same mold shaping member, e.g., pattern member. | |
516 | ..... Utilizing aqueous slurry material: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 24. Process wherein mold materials, at least in part, are suspended
in a water solution.
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517 | ...... With particular material for treating or perfecting casting: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 516. Process wherein a specific mold material is utilized to physically or chemically treat the cast product to either physically enhance its properties or to prevent physical or chemical degradation of the cast product. | |
518 | ...... With particular binder: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 516. Process wherein significance is attributed to binding material
utilized in shaping a mold structure.
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519 | ...... With particular refractory material: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 516. Process wherein significance is attributed to refractory material utilized in shaping a mold structure. | |
27 | .... Shaping plural separable mold parts: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 23. Process in which at least two different separable portions or parts of the mold structure are shaped or formed. | |
28 | ..... Including shaping core member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 27. Process directed to shaping plural separable parts which
includes shaping a core member.
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29 | ..... Cope and drag sections: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 27. Process directed to shaping cope and drag sections of the mold member. | |
30 | .... Positioning or maintaining position of core relative to the mold: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 23. Process in which a core is placed, disposed or sustained
in fixed relation with the forming surface of the mold.
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31 | ..... Utilizing plural cores: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 30. Process wherein a plurality of cores are utilized. | |
32 | ...... Maintaining cores in spaced relationship within single cavity: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Process directed to process of shaping a mold wherein plural cores are maintained in spaced relationship within the mold cavity. | |
33 | .... Lining mold surface: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 23. Process directed to forming a layer on the mold shaping
surface which functions to shape or retain the molten material during
the casting operation.
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34 | ... With destruction of pattern to disassociate: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 15. Process directed to extracting a destructable pattern from
the mold structure by (1) a chemical change, e.g., burning, etc.,
(2) a physical change of state, e.g., liquefying, etc., or (3) by reducing
a solid to a flowable granular material.
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35 | .... Extracting pattern in liquid state: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 34. Process directed to withdrawing the pattern in the liquid state. | |
36 | ..... Utilizing fluent extracting medium: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 35. Process wherein a fluid medium is used to effect the liquid
extraction of the pattern.
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37 | ... By compacting material against shaping surface: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 15. Process directed to the step of actively pressing or packing
the mold materials against a mold shaping surface to form a densified
structure.
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38 | .... Diverse pressure applications: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 37. Process directed to applying two or more pressure forces which are different in kind upon the mold material to densify the same. | |
39 | .... Vibrating or jolting during shaping: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 37. Process wherein the active pressing or packing is effected by jarring the mold structure with a sudden blow or blows or by oscillating the structure. | |
40 | .... Utilizing pattern as compacting member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 37. Process directed to shaping a forming surface by compacting
the mold material against a shaping member, e.g., pattern, wherein
the shaping member is utilized as the primary force applying member.
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520 | ... Utilizing particular mold materials: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 15. Process wherein specific mold materials are utilized in
shaping a mold structure.
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521 | .... Self-hardenable molding material: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 520. Process wherein the mold materials utilized require no other chemicals or additives to solidify into a solid material. | |
522 | .... Water soluble mold material: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 520. Process wherein the molding materials are capable of being removed from the casting surface by dissolution in an aqueous solution. | |
523 | .... To perfect casting surface: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 520. Process wherein specific molding materials are utilized to enhance the physical properties of the surface of the cast product. | |
524 | .... To prevent casting oxidation: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 520. Process wherein specific mold material are utilized to produce a chemical reaction providing an inert or reducing environment for the cast product. | |
525 | .... Particular binder material: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 520. Process wherein significance is attributed to binding material utilized in shaping a mold structure. | |
526 | ..... Resin containing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 525. Process wherein a resin-containing binder is utilized in
shaping a mold surface.
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527 | ...... And inorganic material: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 526. Process wherein the binder includes a resin and an inorganic material, both utilized for shaping a mold surface. | |
528 | ..... Inorganic material: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 525. Process wherein an inorganic-containing binding is utilized for shaping a mold structure. | |
529 | .... Particular refractory material: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 520. Process wherein significance is attributed to refractory material utilized in shaping a mold structure. | |
44 | ... Including pattern withdrawal: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 15. Process directed to the extracting of patterns from a mold
by a mechanical process.
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45 | .. Pattern making: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 6. Process directed to forming patterns by shaping plastic
mold materials.
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46 | . Disposition of a gaseous or projected particulate molten material on a shaping surface: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Process wherein a shaped body of metallic material is produced
by effecting a deposition of a gas, vapor or projected comminuted melted
material, e.g., spray, etc., on a shaping surface.
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47 | . Shaping liquid metal against a forming surface: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Process which includes the step of shaping molten metal
by means of a molding surface.
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459 | .. Continuous or semicontinuous casting: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Process wherein a portion of a cast product is removed from
a forming mold or surface as a further contiguous portion is cast.
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460 | ... Including product cutting or breaking: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 459. Processes which includes the step of finishing the cast
product by mechanically cutting or breaking the cast product while
a contiguous portion thereof is still associated with the forming
mold.
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461 | ... Forming a composite article: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 459. Process wherein the product is multipart or multilayered
with at least two distinctive zones of metal.
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462 | ... Forming filament, wire, or ribbon: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 459. Process wherein the cast product formed is a thin rod, rodlike
or striplike member.
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463 | .... Utilizing continuously advancing surface: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 462. Process wherein the member is formed by a forming mold or
surface which constantly moves into, through, and out of the molding area.
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464 | ... Forming a hollow article: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 459. Process wherein the cast product formed contains a central
cavity.
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465 | .... Using a core or mandrel: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 464. Process wherein the central cavity is shaped by applying molten metal to an external surface of a forming mold. | |
466 | ... Utilizing magnetic force: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 459. Process wherein a magnetic field is applied to work material
or to the cast product.
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467 | .... Molten metal shaped by electromagnetic field: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 466. Process wherein molten metal is contained and formed into
a desired shape by the application of an electromagnetic field.
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468 | .... Applying electromagnetic stirring force to molten metal within mold or product: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 466. Process wherein molten metal within a mold or entrained
by the outer skin of a cast product is circulated by an electromagnetic
field.
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469 | ... Utilizing electric arc or electron beam melting: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 459. Process including raising the temperature of work material
to its molten state through either (a) electric arc discharge between
an electrode and the work material, or (b) electron beam bombardment
upon the work material.
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470 | .... Electric arc melting with slag or flux: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 469. Process wherein an electrical arc discharge is utilized
to raise the work material to its molten state with the simultaneous
application of slag or flux.
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471 | ... Utilizing induction heating: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 459. Process including raising the temperature of work material
by placing the work material within an induction coil, the work
material thereby constituting the secondary of a transformer or
a continuation of the induction coil.
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472 | ... Including lubricating of mold surface: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 459. Process including the step of applying a lubricant to the
forming mold or surface.
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473 | ... Incorporating additional material or chemically reactive agent: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 459. Process wherein a material is directly added to the molten
metal to either be alloyed therewith, cause chemical reaction therewith,
or to produce a slag.
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474 | ... Utilizing a vacuum: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 459. Process including exhausting air or other gases from the
immediate contiguous environment of a casting material to a negative
pressure differential with respect to the surrounding ambient environment
of the casting material.
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475 | ... With inert or reducing gaseous atmosphere: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 459. Process wherein work material is subjected to an inert or
reducing gaseous environment.
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476 | ... With metal working: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 459. Process which includes alteration of the size or shape of
the cast product by deforming (e.g., rolling) while a contiguous
portion is being cast.
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477 | ... With diverse treatment: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 459. Process which includes an operation which is, per se, neither
of this class nor a perfecting step for an operation of this class.
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478 | ... Having mold or product vibration or reciprocation: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 459. Process wherein the forming surface is oscillated relative
to the product.
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479 | ... Having continuously advancing shaping surface: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 459. Process wherein the forming mold or surface constantly moves
into, through, and out of the molding area.
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480 | .... Utilizing roll couple mold: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 479. Process wherein the forming mold or surface moving through
the molding area is provided by a pair of similar revolving cylinders.
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481 | .... Utilizing endless plural belts: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 479. Process wherein the forming mold or surface moving through
the molding area includes a plurality of endless bands of pliant
material.
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482 | .... Utilizing wheel-band mold: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 479. Process wherein the forming mold or surface moving through
the molding area includes an annular or cylindrical member with
a casting groove and an adjacent cooperating endless band of pliant
material covering a section of the groove.
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483 | ... Starting up or ending casting process: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 459. Process wherein significance is attributed to a step of either initiating or stopping the casting operation. | |
484 | ... Specific product withdrawal: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 459. Process wherein significance is attributed to a step of
removing the cast product from the forming mold or surface as a
contiguous portion is being formed.
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485 | ... Specific mold or product cooling: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 459. Process wherein significance is attributed to a step of
actively applying a heat exchange medium to remove heat from the
forming mold or surface, or the cast product.
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486 | .... Directly applying liquid coolant to product: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 485. Process wherein the cast product is cooled by having a cooling
liquid physically contact the product.
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487 | ..... Direct chill casting: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 486. Process wherein the liquid impinges on the cast product immediately below the mold and flows downwardly over the surface of the cast product. | |
488 | ... Specific molten metal dispensing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 459. Process wherein significance is attributed to the dispensing
of molten metal into a forming mold or surface.
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489 | .... Including flow stream deflection or other than vertical dispensing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 488. Process in which molten metal introduced into a forming
mold or surface is either (a) deflected in a controlled manner by
a downstream structure, or (b) dispensed at other than the usual
vertical direction.
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490 | ..... Dispensing into horizontal mold: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 489. Process wherein the molten metal enters and flows through the forming mold or surface in a substantially horizontal direction. | |
491 | ... Adjusting mold size: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 459. Process including a step of changing the cross-sectional
dimension of the forming mold or surface.
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48 | .. Direct application of electrical or wave energy to work: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Process wherein an energy quantity is applied directly to
the work material as (1) an electromagnetic wave which is included
in the frequency spectrum including and above audio frequency range
(i.e., 50 cps), (2) an electric field or force or (3) an explosive
force.
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492 | ... To electrically heat work material: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 48. Process in which the electrical field or force functions
to effect heating of the work material.
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493 | .... By electrical induction: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 492. Process directed to raising the temperature of the work
material by the electrical generation of heat within the work material
disposed in an induction coil, the work material thereby constituting
the secondary of a transformer or a continuation of the induction
coil.
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494 | .... By electron beam: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 492. Process directed to raising the temperature of the work
material by bombardment with electron beams emitted from a source.
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495 | .... By arc discharge: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 492. Process directed to raising the temperature of the work
material by use of an electric arc discharge between an electrode
and the work material.
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496 | ..... Composite article forming: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 495. Process in which a multilayered article having distinctive
zones of metal is formed by either casting a metal onto a preform
or casting two or more metals into contact with one another.
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497 | ..... With application of slag or flux: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 495. Process wherein a molten slag bath or flux blanket covers
the melted metal.
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498 | ... Utilizing magnetic energy: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 48. Process in which an induced positive magnetic field is applied
to the work material.
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499 | .... For stirring molten metal: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 498. Process in which magnetic lines of force produce circulatory
motion in a liquid metal.
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500 | .... In transporting molten metal: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 498. Process wherein electromagnetic forces are used to convey molten metal to the mold, e.g., as a pump or valve would be used to convey the metal. | |
501 | ... Utilizing sonic or supersonic wave energy: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 48. Process wherein the wave energy is specifically of the sonic
or supersonic range.
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53 | .. In situ reactive heating: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Process wherein a chemically reactive material is employed
in or on the body of casting material itself to raise or maintain
the temperature thereof.
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54 | ... Composite article forming: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 53. Process wherein an exothermic chemical reaction in the proximity
of a metal body in solid state reduces the metal to a liquid in
an area of composition to effect a joining.
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55.1 | .. Incorporating addition or chemically reactive agent to metal casting material: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Process wherein a material is directly added to a melt system
to (a) either become incorporated therein physically, e.g., alloying,
or (b) cause a chemical reaction to affect the metallic system.
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56.1 | ... To scavenge: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 55.1. Process directed to adding a chemically active, e.g., scavenger,
material to the metallic casting material to remove oxides, gases,
or other impurities therefrom.
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57.1 | ... Adding metal-containing material: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 55.1. Process directed to adding a metal-containing material to
the metallic casting material.
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58.1 | .... To produce casting having nonhomogeneous composition: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 57.1. Process wherein the addition of the metal-containing material
to the metallic-casting material produces a casting having a nonuniform
composition.
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59.1 | ..... Utilizing preform body: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 58.1. Process directed to casting upon a preform body which remains
a part of the casting product.
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61 | .. Utilizing a vacuum: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Process directed to exhausting or partially exhausting air
or other gases from the environment of the casting material, before,
during or after casting by applying a pressure differential directly
to the material.
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62 | ... Applying diverse pressure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 61. Process directed to applying, in addition to the differential in pressure effected by the vacuum, a dynamic pressure medium. | |
63 | ... To transport casting material to mold (e.g., vacuum forming, etc.): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 61. Process wherein the pressure differential created by the
vacuum effects the transport of the casting material to the mold
cavity thus effecting the shaping of the material.
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65 | ... During introduction to metal: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 61. Process wherein a vacuum is present in the mold environment during the introduction of the casting material into the mold. | |
66.1 | .. Applying an inert or reducing gaseous atmosphere to work: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Process wherein the work material is subjected to an inert
or reducing gaseous environment either before, during, or after
charging the casting material to a mold.
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67.1 | ... Atmosphere effected by chemical reaction: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 66.1. Process wherein the inert or reducing atmosphere is effected by a chemical reaction involving the casting material or is initiated by the introduction of a reactive material into the mold environment. | |
68.1 | ... While melting casting material: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 66.1. Process wherein the casting material is rendered molten under the affect of a inert or reducing gaseous ambient. | |
69.1 | .. With step of subdividing or removing material from product or preform (e.g., cutting, mechanically or by heat; sandblasting; chemical milling; etc.): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Process wherein (a) a portion of a preformed body or a body
formed during the casting operation is removed, or (b) where a body
is reduced into two or more parts.
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70.1 | ... With product trimming, cutting, or breaking prior to removal from mold: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 69.1. Process which includes the finishing of the casting by trimming,
cutting, or breaking before removal from the mold or mold part.
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71.1 | .. With vibratory treatment of casting material: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Process directed to vibrating the casting material to effect
an internal change in the structure of the material, e.g., by removing
gases, inclusions, or by refining the crystalline structure.
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72 | .. Coating mold surface with a treating agent: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Process which includes the step of applying a coating to
the forming surface before the metal is introduced to the surface.
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74 | ... Gas producing coating: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 72. Process wherein the coating produces a gas during the casting
operation.
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75 | .. With coating of preformed workpiece: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Process in which a preformed base member has applied to
it a coating to provide a layered product.
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76.1 | .. Combined: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Process which includes an operation which, by itself, is
neither an operation of this class nor a perfecting step of an operation
of this class.
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77 | .. Slush casting type: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Process wherein liquid metal is placed into a mold, a layer
of metal is solidified on the mold surface, and the excess liquid
is removed from the mold.
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78 | .. Incorporating product dividing member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Process wherein a unit is incorporated into the product
during the metal casting which provides a fracture or division plane
to subdivide the product.
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79 | .. Employing a pore producing agent: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Process wherein a substance is randomly incorporated into
the metallic material to produce a porous product.
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80 | .. Casting metal introduced into mold as a solid: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Process wherein the metallic material is introduced into
the shaping area in solid form.
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81 | .. Utilizing a liquid shaping surface: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Process wherein the shaping surfaces is a molten or liquid
layer.
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90 | .. Forming product having interconnected movable parts: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Process wherein the product contains at least two distinct
parts or portions which are movable relative to each other and which
are joined by the shaping operation.
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91 | .. Composite article forming: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Process of making multi-layered articles by forming a metal
onto a preform or casting two or more metals into contact with one
another.
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92.1 | ... Repairing or restoring article for use: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 91. Process wherein a worn, damaged, or used article is restored
for reuse in a similar capacity without altering or destroying the
overall configuration of said article.
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93 | ... Co-molding diverse metals utilizing removable or fusible partition: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 91. Process of forming a composite article wherein two or more
different metals are poured into a mold simultaneously and wherein
at least two of said metals are temporarily separated by a barrier
means which is removed either physically or by melting same to allow
said metals to come into contact.
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94 | ... Sequential casting to form single product: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 91. Process of forming a composite article by sequentially casting
molten metal.
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95 | .... Different metals: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 94. Process of forming composite article by casting two or more metals of different composition sequentially. | |
96 | ..... Metals simultaneously molten: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 95. Process wherein at least two of the cast different metallic
materials are maintained stratified although in a liquid condition.
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97 | ... Incorporating particulate material: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 91. Process wherein the composite is formed by uniting plural nonindividually handled pieces with the molten metal. | |
98 | ... Shaping metal and uniting to a preform: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 91. Process wherein the composite article is formed by shaping the metal onto a self-sustaining body. | |
99 | .... Co-molding diverse metals: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 98. Process wherein two or more different metals are simultaneously
introduced onto a shaping surface.
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100 | .... Including preconditioning preform: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 98. Process which includes a step of treating a preform body
prior to compositing.
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101 | ..... Chemical treatment: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Process of treating the surface of the preform with some
chemically reactive agent.
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102 | ...... By fluxing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 101. Process wherein the chemical treatment involves the application
of a layer of flux.
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103 | ..... Preheating: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Process of raising the temperature of the preform prior
to casting the molten metal thereon.
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104 | ...... Utilizing a liquid heat transfer agent: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 103. Process wherein the preheating is accomplished by means
of a heating material in the liquid state which contacts either
the preform or the mold.
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105 | ...... Of preform in mold: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 103. Process wherein the preform is positioned in a mold when
preheated.
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106 | .... Cast metal reshapes preform: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 98. Process wherein the cast metal acts upon the preform to
reshape it while maintaining the preform"s integrity either
by the casting pressure or by the forces set up during cooling.
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107 | .... Preform utilized to affect cast metal (e.g., to chill, to cap, etc.): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 98. Process wherein a preform is united to a cast metal to perfect
the cast metal by treating rather than to provide a united article
as such.
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108 | .... Uniting plural preforms or spaced preform portions: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 98. Process of making a composite and unitary product by joining
together a plurality of preforms or two spaced areas of the same
preform with cast metal.
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109 | ..... Stacked planar lamina preforms: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 108. Process of forming a composite article by joining together
a plurality of planar laminar preforms positioned in substantially
parallel planes to one another and at least partially coextensive.
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110 | ..... Discrete contacting preforms: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 108. Process wherein at least two separate preforms are united into contacting relation by the casting. | |
111 | .... Preform particularly provided with means to provide interlock with cast metal: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 98. Process where the preform has depressions therein or projection
therefrom which cause the molten metal to mechanically lock with
the preform.
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112 | .... Positioning or maintaining position of preform relative to mold surface: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 98. Process of positioning the preform relative to a forming
surface prior to casting.
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113 | .. Pressure forming: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Process wherein the material is forced against the shaping
surface by a force other than gravity.
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114 | ... By centrifugal force: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 113. Process wherein the material is impelled radially outwardly
against the forming surface by rotation of the surface.
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115 | .... Plural constant speeds: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 114. Process wherein two or more speeds of rotation are maintained
during the centrifugal casting.
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116 | .... Tilting of axis of rotation: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 114. Process wherein the angle of inclination of the axis of rotation is varied between the time of charging of the material and ejecting the product. | |
117 | .... Axially progressive casting: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 114. Process wherein the charge of material is introduced incrementally along the axis of the mold during rotation. | |
118 | .... Positive heating or cooling of mold: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 114. Process wherein the centrifugal mold has applied to it a
thermal differential source.
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119 | ... By direct fluid pressure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 113. Process wherein the forming pressure is provided by a fluid
acting directly on the casting material.
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120 | ... Pressure applied after introduction of metal: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 113. Process wherein a compaction of the material is accomplished after the primary casting material is against the forming surface by a separate and distinct force from that used to introduce the material. | |
121 | .. Preconditioning of apparatus: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Process wherein the apparatus is treated or readied for
casting.
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122 | .. Controlling solidification (other than ambient cooling): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Process wherein the freezing of the metal is regulated.
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122.1 | ... Unidirectional solidification: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 122. Process wherein an unidirectional temperature gradient is
established along a mold to cause progressive solidification of
molten metal within the mold.
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122.2 | .... Single crystal formation: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 122.1. Process which includes propagating a single crystallographic
grain of metal within the mold.
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123 | ... By application of insulation to melt surface: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 122. Process wherein the regulation is effected by the addition of a separate layer of a heat barrier material to the free surface of the melt after casting. | |
124 | ... By direct application of flame or gas: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 122. Process wherein the regulation is effected by the application of a gas or flame to the cast material itself. | |
125 | ... Localized or zone heat dissipation: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 122. Process wherein the solidification is varyingly controlled by two or more simultaneous different rates of heat loss. | |
126 | .... By utilizing a cooling liquid: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 125. Process wherein the heat removal is effected by use of an applied liquid. | |
127 | .... By utilizing a chill member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 125. Process wherein the differential dissipation of heat is effected by means of an insert or mold section placed at the mold surface or embedded in the mold to provide a zone of greater heat absorption. | |
128 | ... By utilizing a cooling liquid: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 122. Process wherein the solidification and heat removal is effected
by use of an applied liquid.
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129 | .. Forming plural articles: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Process wherein two or more separate and distinct articles
are produced by the process.
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130 | ... Sequentially: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Process wherein the articles are produced one after the
other.
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131 | .. Removing article from forming surface: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Process wherein the produced product is separated from the
surface of which it was shaped.
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132 | ... Core removal: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 131. Process wherein the surface is that of a separate mold part used to form an opening or cavity in the product, i.e., core. | |
133 | .. Introduction control or manipulation of charge: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Process wherein the material to be cast is handled with
either a regulation or directionalization of the charge or a physical
treatment of the charge.
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134 | ... Separation of unwanted component from melt: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 133. Process wherein the treatment results in a separation of
some material from the charge, e.g., filtering.
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135 | ... Charge introduced as a plurality of streams: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 133. Process wherein the charge is brought into the shaping cavity
as two or more separate flows.
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136 | ... By movement of mold, charger, or part thereof: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 133. Process wherein the control or manipulation is accomplished by a changing orientation or position of the shaping surface, introduction means or some portion of these members. | |
137 | .. Assembling of mold parts: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Process wherein two or more members of a mold are brought
into operative casting relationship.
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138 | .. Utilizing particular shaping surface material: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Process wherein a particular material is used as a coating,
lining or mold in the process.
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139 | APPARATUS FOR CASTING PRINTING PLATES (E.G., STEREOTYPE, ETC.): |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus for casting a surface capable of conveying intelligence
or design by reproducing in printed form, e.g., type and stereotype
plates.
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140 | . Including means for severing or trimming product while associated with mold: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 139. Apparatus including means combined with the casting means
for cutting or trimming the cast plate while said casting is associated
with the mold or a portion of the mold.
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141 | . Including melting chamber: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 139. Apparatus which includes a separate container for fluidizing
or maintaining fluid for the casting material.
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142 | .. Having valved gate: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 141. Apparatus with means for metering or controlling the flow
of molten cast material from the melting chamber to the casting
chamber.
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143 | .. Having pressure changing means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 141. Apparatus which include a means applying pressure to introduce
the casting material into the shaping member.
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144 | . Including positive mold heating or cooling means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 139. Apparatus including a mold with additional heating or cooling
means therefore for treating or conditioning the metal.
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145 | . Including stripping means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 139. Apparatus which includes means for separating or withdrawing
the cast printing plate from the shaping surface.
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146 | INCLUDING MEANS TO DIRECTLY APPLY MAGNETIC FORCE TO WORK OR TO MANIPULATE OR HOLD SHAPING MEANS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus which includes means for (1) directly applying
magnetic forces to material which is to be a part of the product,
e.g., metal charge, insert, etc., or for (2) applying the magnetic
forces to move or position the shaping parts.
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147.1 | . By electromagnetic means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 146. Apparatus directed to means for applying electromagnetic
energy directly to the apparatus parts or to the work material.
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502 | .. In continuous casting apparatus: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 147.1. Apparatus wherein a mold means is employed to form a portion of a product as a previously formed contiguous portion of the product is removed from the mold. | |
503 | ... Electromagnetic mold: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 502. Apparatus wherein the electromagnetic energy generates forces
normal to the surface of molten metal to laterally confine the molten
metal during solidification.
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504 | ... Electromagnetic stirring means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 502. Apparatus in which the electromagnetic energy is utilized
to cause molten metal within the mold or entrained by the outer
skin of a cast product to be circulated.
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148.1 | .. For holding or assembling shaping parts: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 147.1. Apparatus wherein the electromagnetic means positions, clamps, or brings into operative relation, portions of a forming structure. | |
149 | MEANS LUBRICATING RELATIVELY MOVING AND CONTACTING APPARATUS PARTS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus combined with means to apply a lubricant between
moving apparatus parts.
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150.1 | WITH SIGNAL, INDICATOR OR INSPECTION MEANS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus having means for visual, auditory, or tactile
annunciation or recording of a condition therein, or means permitting
observation of a portion thereof normally hidden from view.
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151 | . Pressure indicating means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 150.1. Apparatus wherein the means is an indicator to quantitatively
show fluid pressure.
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151.1 | . Including speed sensor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 150.1. Apparatus having means for detecting the velocity of the
product, melt, or any component of the apparatus.
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151.2 | . Including position or spatial dimension sensor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 150.1. Apparatus having means for detecting (a) the location of
a component or product therein, (b) the relative placement between
any two components or between a component and a product therein,
or (c) the lineal extent of a component or product therein.
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151.3 | .. Melt level sensor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 151.2. Apparatus having means for detecting the height of liquid
metal therein.
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151.4 | . Including thermal sensor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 150.1. Apparatus having means for detecting a process parameter
related to heat (e.g., temperature, heat transfer rate, enthalpy,
heat capacity, etc.) of the melt, product, or apparatus, per se.
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151.5 | .. For detecting or predicting breakout of continuous casting strand: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 151.4. Apparatus having means for detecting a failure or imminent
failure of the shell of a continuous casting strand to contain the
molten center.
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152 | WITH SAFETY CONTROL MEANS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus combined with means to prevent injury to workman
or apparatus in event of malfunctioning or in the operation of the
apparatus or a portion thereof.
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153 | . Apparatus safety means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 152. Apparatus wherein the safety means prevent damage to the
apparatus in the event of malfunctioning.
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154.1 | CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO OR ACTUATED BY MEANS SENSING OR MEASURING A CONDITION OR VARIABLE (I.E., AUTOMATIC CONTROL): |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus having means to regulate the operation thereof
influenced by means monitoring a process parameter of the apparatus.
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155.1 | . Control of feed material enroute to shaping area: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 154.1. Apparatus wherein the operation regulated is the delivery of a substance comprising (a) molten metal or additives therefor to a mold or (b) sand, binder, or other additives therefor to a mold forming means. | |
155.2 | .. Responsive to material level: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 155.1. Apparatus wherein the process parameter monitored is the
fill height of the substance in a supply (e.g., tundish, etc.),
a mold, or any component of the apparatus.
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449.1 | ... In continuous casting apparatus: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 155.2. Apparatus which produces a continuously cast product.
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450.1 | .... Including sensor comprising electrode or float: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 449.1. Apparatus including means for detecting the process parameter
comprising either an electrically conductive probe or a buoyant
means.
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450.2 | .... Including radioactive sensor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 449.1. Apparatus including means for detecting the level of molten
metal in the supply, mold, or a component of the apparatus comprising
means responsive to alpha, beta, or gamma particle emission.
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450.3 | .... Including thermal sensor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 449.1. Apparatus having means for detecting a process parameter
related to heat (e.g., temperature, heat transfer rate, etc.) of
the melt, product, or apparatus, per se.
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450.4 | .... Including optical sensor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 449.1. Apparatus having means for detecting the level of molten
metal in the supply or mold comprising light detection means.
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450.5 | .... Including magnetic sensor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 449.1. Apparatus including means for detecting the level of the
substance in the supply, mold, or component of the apparatus comprising
means for detecting variation in a local magnetic field.
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156.1 | ... Including electrode or float sensor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 155.2. Apparatus including means for detecting the process parameter
comprising either an electrically conductive probe or a buoyant
means.
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155.3 | .. Responsive to pressure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 155.1. Apparatus wherein the parameter monitored is force per unit
area applied to the melt, the product, or any component of the apparatus.
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155.4 | .. Responsive to position or spatial dimension: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 155.1. Apparatus wherein the process parameter monitored is (a) the location of a component or product therein, (b) the relative placement between any two components or between a component and a product therein, or (c) the lineal extent of a component or product therein. | |
155.5 | ... Responsive to rate of change: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 155.4. Apparatus wherein the process parameter monitored is a mathematical
derivative (e.g., first, second, third, etc.) of the location or
size of the product, melt, or any component of the apparatus with
respect to time.
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155.6 | .. Responsive to thermal condition: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 155.1. Apparatus wherein the process parameter monitored is related
to heat (e.g., temperature, heat transfer rate, etc.) of the melt,
product, or apparatus, per se.
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155.7 | .. Responsive to weight: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 155.1. Apparatus wherein the parameter monitored is the gravitational
force on the melt, the product, or any component of the apparatus,
per se.
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413 | . Control or product withdrawal means in continuous casting apparatus: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 154.1. Apparatus wherein the means controlled includes means for removing a continuously cast product from the mold. | |
414 | . Control of coolant applied to continuously cast product: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 154.1. Apparatus wherein the means controlled applies an agent to remove heat from a continuously cast product. | |
154.2 | . Responsive to position or spatial dimension: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 154.1. Apparatus wherein the process parameter monitored is (a) the location of a component or product therein, (b) the relative placement between any two components or between a component and a product therein, or (c) the lineal extent of a component or product therein. | |
154.3 | .. Responsive to rate of change: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 154.2. Apparatus wherein the process parameter monitored is a mathematical
derivative (e.g., first, second, third, etc.) of the location or
size of the product, melt, or any component of the apparatus with
respect to time.
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154.4 | ... Continuous casting: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 154.3. Apparatus which produces a continuously cast product.
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154.5 | .. Continuous casting: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 154.2. Apparatus which produces a continuously cast product.
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154.6 | . Responsive to thermal condition: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 154.1. Apparatus wherein the process parameter monitored is related
to heat (e.g., temperature, heat transfer rate, enthalpy, heat capacity,
etc.) of the melt, product, or apparatus, per se.
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154.7 | .. Continuous casting: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 154.6. Apparatus which produces a continuously cast product.
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154.8 | . Responsive to pressure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 154.1. Apparatus wherein the process parameter monitored is force
per unit area applied to the melt, the product, or any component
of the apparatus.
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157 | WITH CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO INDEPENDENT TIMING MEANS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus having a means independent of the apparatus work performing parts, which allows a set time period to elapse during an apparatus operation. | |
158 | WITH POSITIVE CLEANING MEANS FOR APPARATUS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus including positive means for removing undesirable
material from a mold making or metal casting apparatus.
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159 | MEANS TO SHAPE A FORMING SURFACE: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus for shaping a mold, pattern or core device. | |
160.1 | . Including means applying vacuum directly to mold material: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 159. Apparatus including means for directly applying a suction
to work material.
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160.2 | .. And means to apply consumable shielding film to shaping surface: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 160.1. And means to apply consumable shielding film to shaping surface: Apparatus including an impervious consumable membrane adhered onto a particulate shaping surface by the applied suction. | |
161 | . Including means for sweeping or cutting forming surface: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 159. Apparatus including mold forming means in which material
is removed by the operation of a moving sweep, strickle, profile
pattern or cutter.
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162 | .. Means for shaping sprues or risers: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 161. Apparatus which includes means specially adapted to remove material for forming a sprue or riser in a mold structure. | |
163 | .. Including rotating core bar: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 161. Apparatus having means for removing surface material from the core as it is being rotated. | |
164 | .. Rotatable pattern: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 161. Apparatus wherein a revolvable pattern or pattern part is
utilized as the sweeping member.
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165 | . Shell type mold making machine: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 159. Apparatus with means specially adapted for shaping thin
mold sections of resin-sand mixtures, i.e., shell molds.
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166 | .. Including plural distinct forming stations: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 165. Apparatus which includes plural distinct stations, e.g., dispensing, for compacting, curing oven, ejection means, etc., for performing manufacturing operations upon the shell molds being formed. | |
167 | . And separate metal casting means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 159. Apparatus for shaping a mold in combination with means for
introducing casting material to the mold.
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168 | .. Including means for assembling shaped mold parts: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 167. Apparatus which includes assembling means for operatively
positioning formed mold sections or parts.
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169 | . Including means for compacting particulate fluent mold materials: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 159. Apparatus wherein the mold shaping operation is performed
by pressure means which function to ram pack or compress the mold
material.
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170 | .. Flexible or deformable pressure means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 169. Apparatus with resilient pressure exerting means for effecting
compaction of the mold forming material.
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171 | ... Utilizing contiguous or independent diaphragms: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 170. Apparatus directed to utilizing plural contiguous or plural independent diaphragms members. | |
172 | .. Plural rammers: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 169. Apparatus wherein two or more pressing heads are utilized in shaping the mold material. | |
173 | ... Fluid pressure actuated means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 172. Apparatus wherein the rammers are powered by fluid pressure
means.
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174 | .. By die expressing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 169. Apparatus for shaping cores by forcing the material through a die orifice. | |
175 | .. By centrifugal means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 169. Apparatus wherein the mold material is impelled radially outwardly against the forming surface by the rotation of the surface. | |
176 | .. Pipe mold type forming means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 169. Apparatus for forming hollow cylindrical molds which are to be used as pipe molds. | |
177 | ... By moving pattern to effect shaping: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 176. Apparatus wherein the compacting force is effected by a motive pattern member. | |
178 | .... Rotating: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 177. Apparatus wherein the compacting action is effected by (1) rotation of the pattern member or (2) rotation of the flask as the pattern member is progressively advanced therethrough. | |
179 | ..... Bead forming type: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 178. Apparatus wherein a rotating former or pattern is utilized to form beads at the end of the pipe mold. | |
180 | .. Having means for withdrawing forming surface from shaping means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 169. Apparatus including means operable for relatively drawing
mold parts from the shaping member after compaction.
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181 | ... Withdrawing station downstream of compacting station: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 180. Apparatus including a distinct withdrawing station subsequent to the compaction station. | |
182 | ... Means withdrawing pattern plate intermediate cope and drag member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 180. Apparatus directed to means adapted to separate a pattern from cope and drag members where the pattern is situated intermediate said members and wherein said means effects a parallel draw of cope and pattern respectively from each other and the drag. | |
183 | ... Having means for inverting pattern, flask, or shaping member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 180. Apparatus directed to a machine with means for turning the
pattern, flask or shaping member.
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184 | .... Means rotating press head and mold support: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 183. Apparatus wherein the inverting means rotates the entire mold machine, i.e., the press head as well as the mold supporting unit. | |
185 | .... Rock-over type machine: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 183. Apparatus characterized by having the frame that inverts
the pattern plate oscillatorily supported about an axis located
to one side.
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186 | ... Core making machine: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 180. Apparatus wherein the shaped forming surface is a core member.
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187 | ... Pattern member acting as compressing member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 180. Apparatus wherein the pattern member acts as the primary
compressing member in shaping the forming surface, i.e., the shaping
or compacting force is transmitted through or by the pattern member.
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188 | .... Including stripping plate: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 187. Apparatus having a plate that fits accurately around the pattern and through which the patterns are drawn either by moving the pattern supports down or by raising the plate and the mold half upwardly free from the pattern. | |
189 | ... Utilizing vibrating means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 180. Apparatus which includes a vibrator for facilitating the
withdrawal or separation.
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190 | ... Stripping plate: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 180. Apparatus having a plate member that fits accurately around
the pattern and supports the sand of the shaped member during withdrawal of
the pattern.
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191 | ... Drop pattern plate or support: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 180. Apparatus having means for vertically downwardly displacing
the pattern member from the shaped surface.
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192 | .. Including means for feeding material by gravity: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 169. Apparatus which includes means for dispensing discrete charges
or portions of mold forming materials into a flask or receptacle
under the influence of gravity.
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193 | ... Means for delivering measured charge: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 192. Apparatus which includes means for discharging a predetermined quantity of mold forming material into a flask or receptacle. | |
194 | ... Distinct feeding and compacting stations: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 192. Apparatus including separate and distinct means for charging a mold forming means with molding material and means for compacting the mold material. | |
195 | .. Diverse means for applying pressure forces: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 169. Apparatus having two or more dynamic mold compaction means
identifiable as separate units each doing a complete operation of
a different kind, e.g., mold pressing means combined with mold vibrating
means, blow molding means combined with mold vibrating means, etc.
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196 | ... Vibrating and squeeze type: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 195. Apparatus comprising press forming means combined with means
to shape by vibration.
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197 | .... Integral vibrator and squeeze head: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 196. Apparatus wherein the compacting means includes a pressure member which exerts a vibratory force in addition to a pressing type force. | |
198 | .. Sand slinger type compactor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 169. Apparatus having means operable for mechanically slinging
wads of sand at high velocity onto the shaping surface.
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199 | ... With boom-mounted slinging means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 198. Apparatus with a swinging arm including the slinging means which can be positioned above any portion of the flask or receptacle. | |
200 | .. Blow type compactor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 169. Apparatus comprising means utilizing a gaseous pressure
discharge assistant for projecting mold forming material against
a shaping surface.
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201 | ... Including means for relatively moving blow means into engagement with shaping member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Apparatus including means for relatively positioning the blow chamber and shaping member for operational engagement. | |
202 | ... Including foraminous blow discharge means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Apparatus combined with a perforated element to (1) distribute the gaseous pressure medium or (2) distribute the mold forming material just prior to contact with the shaping surface. | |
203 | .. By vibrating means (e.g., jarring, jolting, etc.): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 169. Apparatus wherein the compacting operation on the mold forming
material is performed by means effecting a vibrating, jarring or
jolting action upon the mold forming material.
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204 | ... Including cooperating static rammer means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 203. Apparatus including a static rammer means which cooperates in the compaction of the mold forming material. | |
205 | ... Roll or rock-over type machine: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 203. Apparatus wherein a pattern supporting frame is either oscillatorily
supported about an axis located to one side of the machine, i.e.,
rock over type, or oscillatorily supported about a substantially
central axis of the machine, i.e., roll over type.
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206 | ... By fluid actuated vibrator means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 203. Apparatus having fluid pressure actuator means for effecting
the vibrating, jarring or jolting operation.
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207 | .. Press type compactor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 169. Apparatus employing a dynamic pressure member for shaping
the mold material.
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208 | ... Roller compacting means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 207. Apparatus wherein the press member has an annular compacting surface which is rotated. | |
209 | ... Having invertible table: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 207. Apparatus in which a planar surface which holds the work
is capable of being turned over.
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210 | ... Plunger coacting with successively presented molds: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 207. Apparatus comprising a single plunger co-acting with individual
molds of a group successively presented by movable mold shaping member
support means.
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211 | ... Including a swinging press head: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 207. Apparatus wherein the pressure platen is pivoted for displacement transversely of the compressing direction to a nonuse direction. | |
212 | ... Fluid pressure means reciprocating or oscillating mold shaping member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 207. Apparatus including fluid pressure means moving a mold shaping member in an oscillatory or reciprocatory movement, generally to provide engagement with a substantially stationary rammer member. | |
213 | . Including means for separating forming surface from shaping means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 159. Apparatus having means to effect a withdrawal of the shaped
mold part from the mold shaping member or vice versa.
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214 | .. Means effecting parallel draw of cope and pattern plate respectively from each other and the drag: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 213. Apparatus which includes means for withdrawing the cope
from the pattern and the pattern from the drag in parallel relation
by a true rectilinear movement.
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215 | .. Means rotatably withdrawing pattern: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 213. Apparatus having means which effect withdrawal of the pattern
by a rotational movement.
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216 | ... Screw thread pattern: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 215. Apparatus wherein the pattern member has a helical thread
or groove.
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217 | .. Utilizing a stripping plate: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 213. Apparatus including a plate member surrounding the pattern
which functions to maintain the mold material during withdrawal
of the pattern.
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218 | ... Pattern withdrawn vertically downwardly: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 217. Apparatus directed to means for withdrawing the pattern vertically downwardly from the shaped member. | |
219 | .... Means effecting parallel motion: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 218. Apparatus directed to means for withdrawing a pattern which
effect an equal and parallel draw motion to the pattern with reference
to at least two points.
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220 | .... Including a mold material supporting stool: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 218. Apparatus wherein a stool is utilized to support a section
of the mold inside the stripping plate during the withdrawal of
the pattern member.
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221 | .... By lever and link: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 218. Apparatus directed to utilizing lever and link means to effect a withdrawal of the pattern member. | |
222 | .. Including pattern having relatively moving parts: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 213. Apparatus wherein a plural movable part pattern is utilized as the shaping member. | |
223 | .. By vibrating means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 213. Apparatus with means for drawing a mold shaping member from
a mold with or without lifting the mold or stripping the pattern
in which the operation is facilitated by means vibrating or rapping
the shaping member or work piece either before or after the drawing operation
commences.
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224 | .. Having means to invert flask or pattern: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 213. Apparatus including means for inverting or turning the mold shaping member upside down or vice versa to facilitate the withdrawal operation. | |
225 | .. By drop pattern plate or support: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 213. Apparatus which includes means for holding the flask and
pattern while the mold is being formed and which will be capable
of drawing the pattern downwardly from the mold.
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226 | .. By pin lifting arrangement for contacting mold: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 213. Apparatus with ejector pin means for contacting the mold part to effect a lifting of the mold part from the shaping member or vice versa. | |
227 | .. Means for displacing mold part from stationary shaping member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 213. Apparatus with means for separating the mold shaping member from the mold by lifting the latter off the shaping member, in which the shaping member has no movement during the mold lifting operation. | |
228 | . Means for shaping core (e.g., core boxes, core molds, etc.): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 159. Apparatus comprising means defining a forming surface in which cores are shaped. | |
229 | .. Including character forming member (indicia): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 228. Apparatus wherein the core shaping means includes an indicia or character forming member. | |
230 | .. Including means positioning preform part for forming composite core member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 228. Apparatus with a preform part, located therein, which is to become integrated with the core member during the shaping of the said member. | |
231 | ... Preform part to be incorporated in cast product: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 230. Apparatus wherein the preform part is to be incorporated into the final cast product. | |
232 | .. Detachable or movable member for producing a recess or cavity in core member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 228. Apparatus wherein the core shaping means is comprised of
plural movable parts which are adapted to produce a cavity or undercut
portion in the core member.
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233 | .. Hinged core box sections: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 228. Apparatus directed to a split core mold or box which is hinged on one side. | |
234 | .. Including vent or vent forming means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 228. Apparatus which includes means defining venting passages
in the core box or means for forming vents in the shaped core member.
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235 | . Pattern: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 159. Apparatus comprising a forming element, i.e., pattern or part of pattern, for shaping a mold. | |
236 | .. Insert or chill supporting: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 235. Apparatus wherein the pattern is adapted to support an insert or chill. | |
237 | .. Including flask member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 235. Apparatus in combination with a container or box without
top and without fixed bottom for confining mold material in which
the same is being shaped.
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238 | ... Pattern or pattern holding member supported by aperture in flask or flask member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 237. Apparatus wherein the pattern or pattern holding member
is supported by apertures in the flask wall or flask supporting
member, e.g., follow board, etc.
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239 | ... Pattern plate: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 237. Apparatus wherein the pattern is (1) a match pattern plate or (2) the pattern is temporarily or permanently supported by the plate or board during the mold shaping operation. | |
240 | .... Rotatable or pivotal pattern plate: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 239. Apparatus wherein the pattern is rotatable or pivotable with respect to the flask. | |
241 | .. Pattern plate: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 235. Apparatus including plate means for temporarily or permanently supporting patterns and parts of patterns during molding combined solely with the patterns themselves. | |
242 | ... Gated pattern: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 241. Apparatus which include gate former means attached to the pattern - match plate proper. | |
243 | ... Pattern mounted on both sides of plate: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 241. Apparatus with a cope pattern located on one side of the pattern plate and a drag pattern located opposite said cope pattern on the other side of the plate, said apparatus being an integral unit. | |
244 | .. Sprue, gate or runner: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 235. Apparatus which includes means for forming a sprue, gate
or runner in the mold.
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245 | .. To produce undercut: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 235. Apparatus wherein the pattern means is particularly adapted for producing undercut parts in the mold. | |
246 | ... Destructible type pattern: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 245. Apparatus wherein the pattern is formed of destructible material. | |
247 | ... Rotatable or pivotal pattern or pattern section: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 245. Apparatus wherein the pattern is adapted to be withdrawn solely by nonlinear movement, e.g., screw type pattern. | |
248 | ... Loose piece type: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 245. Apparatus wherein the pattern is composed of at least two parts which are relatively separable. | |
249 | .. Composite or plural part: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 235. Apparatus for patterns defined in terms of a series of materials whether or not other structural features of the pattern are recited. | |
250.1 | MEANS TO DIRECTLY APPLY ELECTRICAL OR WAVE ENERGY TO WORK: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus which includes means to apply an energy quantity
directly to work material either as (a) wave energy in the frequency spectrum
above the lower audio frequency range, (i.e., fifty cycles per second),
or (b) an electric field or force.
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505 | . In continuous casting apparatus: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 250.1. Apparatus provided with a mold means employed to form a portion of a product as a previously formed contiguous portion of the product is removed from the mold. | |
506 | .. Electron beam melting means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 505. Apparatus wherein the means to apply an energy quantity
comprises means for raising the temperature of work material to
its molten state by a bombardment of an electron beam upon the work
material.
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507 | .. Induction heating means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 505. Apparatus wherein the means to apply an energy quantity
comprises means to raise the temperature of work material by placing
the work material within an induction coil, the work material thereby
constituting the secondary of a transformer or a continuation of
the induction coil.
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508 | .. Arc electrode melting means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 505. Apparatus wherein the means to apply an energy quantity
comprises means to raise the temperature of work material to its
molten state by the utilization of an electric arc discharge between
an electrode and the work material.
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509 | ... Electroslag remelting type apparatus: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 508. Apparatus wherein a molten slag bath or flux blanket covers
the molten material in the mold.
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510 | . Electrical discharge knockout means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 250.1. Apparatus wherein foundry molds are stripped from castings by means utilizing high-voltage electrical discharges. | |
511 | . High frequency vibration means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 250.1. Apparatus wherein the energy quantity applied to the work material is of the sonic or supersonic vibration type. | |
512 | . Electron beam melting means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 250.1. Apparatus wherein the means to apply an energy quantity
comprises means for raising the temperature of the work material
by the utilization of a bombardment of an electron beam upon the
work material.
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513 | . Induction coil means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 250.1. Apparatus wherein the means to apply an energy quantity
comprises a high frequency induction coil for heating the work material.
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514 | . Arc electrode: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 250.1. Apparatus wherein the means to apply an energy quantity
comprises an electrical circuit producing an electrical discharge
between the electrode to the work material.
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515 | .. Electroslag remelting type apparatus: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 514. Apparatus wherein a molten slag bath or flux blanket covers
the molten material in the mold.
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253 | MEANS TO APPLY VACUUM DIRECTLY TO WORK OR TO HOLD OR MANIPULATE SHAPING MEANS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus combined with means for (1) exhausting or partially
exhausting air or other gas from the work material, (2) directly
applying a vacuum or suction to work material either in a melting
furnace, material receptacle, or before, during or after charging
of the work material into a shaping member, or (3) applying vacuum
or suction to the apparatus or portions thereof for positioning,
retaining or aligning of parts.
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254 | . Means applying vacuum or suction directly to molten casting material: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 253. Apparatus wherein the vacuum or suction is directly applied to molten casting material. | |
255 | .. Through porous mold body: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 254. Apparatus wherein the vacuum is applied to the casting material through a vent or minute openings in a mold wall. | |
256 | .. Enclosed system including a receptacle and mold: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 254. Apparatus which includes means for directly applying a vacuum
or suction in a closed system encompassing a receptacle and a casting mold.
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257 | ... Vacuum or suction means for feeding molten metal into charging chamber receptacle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 256. Apparatus with vacuum or suction means for feeding the molten
metal into the charging chamber receptacle.
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258 | ... Including melting chamber receptacle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 256. Apparatus wherein the closed system includes a melting chamber
receptacle.
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259 | MEANS PROVIDING INERT OR REDUCING ATMOSPHERE: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus combined with means for providing a special inert
or deoxidizing atmosphere.
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415 | . In continuous casting apparatus: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 259. Apparatus wherein the inert or deoxidizing atmosphere is provided in conjunction with a mold means which forms a portion of a product as a previously formed contiguous portion of the product is removed from the mold. | |
260 | INCLUDING VIBRATOR MEANS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus combined with means for effecting a vibratory
motion.
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416 | . In continuous casting mold: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 260. Apparatus wherein the vibratory motion is transmitted to a mold means employed to form a portion of a product as a previously formed contiguous portion of the product is removed from the mold. | |
261 | . Fluid pressure type: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 260. Apparatus wherein the vibrator means is actuated by fluid pressure. | |
262 | WITH PRODUCT SEVERING OR TRIMMING MEANS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus which includes casting means combined with means
for cutting or trimming the casting while it is associated with
the mold or a portion of the mold.
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263 | . Associated with continuous casting means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 262. Apparatus which includes continuous casting means combined with severing means. | |
264 | . Gate member acting as severing means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 262. Apparatus wherein a gate forming member severs a gate from the cast product. | |
265 | . Punch out type gate severing means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 262. Apparatus directed to rod or punch means which are actuatable to sever the casting from the gate portion. | |
266 | WITH METAL REFINING MEANS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus which includes a means to chemically purify an
ore or combined metal to produce a metal value.
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267 | WITH COATING MEANS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus which includes a means to apply a layer to a base
by a coating operation which base and layer are to be a composite product.
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268 | . Associated with a continuous or semicontinuous casting means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 267. Apparatus wherein the base is a continuously cast product.
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269 | WITH MEANS FOR HANDLING EXPELLED CAST PRODUCT: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus which includes a means for placing, conveying
or otherwise moving in a nonmanufacturing manner the product or
product portion of a casting operation after the product or product
portion has been separated for the shaping surface.
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270.1 | COMBINED: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus which includes a means to perform an operation which is, per se, not of this class and is not a perfecting means for an operation of this class. | |
417 | . Including continuous casting apparatus: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 270.1. Apparatus including a mold means employed to form a portion
of a product as a contiguous portion of the product is removed from
the mold.
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271 | MEANS TO SHAPE METALLIC MATERIAL: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus wherein such apparatus provides a surface to impart
a shape to molten metal as it freezes.
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272 | . Metal revolving or tumbling type shaping means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 271. Apparatus wherein a means is employed to shape molten metallic
material by peripherally confining, or engaging with a surface only
a relatively small portion of the body of molten material, but shaping
the entire body by moving it across the surface.
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418 | . Continuous or semicontinuous casting: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 271. Apparatus wherein a mold means is employed to form a portion
of a product as a previously formed contiguous portion of the product
is removed from the mold.
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419 | .. Including means to convey preformed product part to mold: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 418. Apparatus which includes a means to relatively advance a
preformed article part of the mold area.
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420 | .. Plural distinct shaping outlets: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 418. Apparatus including either (1) plural mold means, or (2) means for simultaneously forming a plurality of products. | |
421 | .. Hollow casting: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 418. Apparatus wherein the product formed contains a central cavity. | |
422 | ... Rotary mold: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 421. Apparatus wherein the mold includes means enabling rotation about its axis to thus form the central cavity by centrifugal force upon the molten metal. | |
423 | .. Filament or wire casting: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 418. Apparatus wherein the product formed is a strand-like member. | |
424 | .. Including shape-perfecting means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 418. Apparatus including means subsequent to the mold means for refining the shape of a partially solidified product. | |
425 | .. Including starter bar: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 418. Apparatus including means to initially close the mold exit.
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426 | ... Disconnectable: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 425. Apparatus wherein means are provided to enable the starter
bar to be separated from the product during the casting operation.
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427 | .. Continuously advancing mold part: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 418. Apparatus wherein the mold means includes a shaping surface which moves through, and out of, the casting zone. | |
428 | ... Roll couple mold: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 427. Apparatus wherein a pair of similar revolvable cylinders provides the moving shaping surface. | |
429 | ... Endless shaping means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 427. Apparatus wherein the moving shaping surface is carried on or comprises the outer peripheral surface of either (1) an annular or cylindrical member, or (2) an endless belt or band. | |
430 | .... Articulated segments (e.g., caterpillar type, etc.): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 429. Apparatus wherein the moving shaping surface comprises a plurality of flexibly connected rigid elements, which, when in abutting relationship, define the shaping surface. | |
431 | ..... With plural belts of flexible material: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 430. Apparatus including a plurality of endless bands, each of which comprises a continuous strip of pliant material cooperating with the flexibly connected rigid elements to define the mold means. | |
432 | .... Plural belts of flexible material: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 429. Apparatus including a plurality of endless bands, each formed
of a continuous strip of pliant material.
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433 | .... Casting wheel and flexible band: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 429. Apparatus wherein the endless shaping means includes an annular or cylindrical member with a circumferential casting groove and an adjacent endless band formed of a pliant material, wherein the shaping area is defined by the groove and band. | |
434 | ..... With dispensing feature: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 433. Apparatus wherein significance is attributed to means for supplying molten metal to the shaping area (e.g., adjustable tundish, specific pour tube structure, etc.). | |
435 | .. Having deformable mold wall or thermal expansion compensating means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 418. Apparatus wherein the mold wall, or a portion thereof, either (1) yields to accommodate casting operation forces, or (2) includes means specifically provided to accommodate temperature reactive forces during the casting operation. | |
436 | .. Adjustable mold size: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 418. Apparatus wherein the cross-sectional area of the mold cavity may be selectively varied. | |
437 | .. Including means to dispense or distribute metal charge: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 418. Apparatus including means to control or direct the supply
of molten metal to the mold.
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438 | ... Movable dispenser: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 437. Apparatus wherein the supply means is mounted for some form of movement (e.g., ladle car, tilting tundish, etc.). | |
439 | ... Mold contiguous with or within dispenser: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 437. Apparatus wherein the mold is mounted inside or in contact
with the supply means during the casting operation.
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440 | .... Dispensing into horizontal mold: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 439. Apparatus wherein the molten metal enters and flows through the mold means in a substantially horizontal direction. | |
441 | .. Including product supporting or withdrawal means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 418. Apparatus including means subsequent to the mold means to
remove or hold the product.
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442 | ... Roller: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 441. Apparatus wherein the means to remove or support the product
includes an annular or cylindrical member which rotates and contacts the
product at points on its periphery.
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443 | .. Having casting material cooling means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 418. Apparatus including means to positively apply an agent to
remove heat from the casting material.
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444 | ... Direct cooling of material: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 443. Apparatus wherein the casting material is directly contacted by the cooling agent. | |
284 | . Pressure shaping means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 271. Apparatus wherein the means shapes by a force other than
gravity.
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285 | .. Including a pressure gas or pressure vapor generator: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 284. Apparatus which includes a means for generating a gaseous
product to provide the pressure shaping force.
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286 | .. Centrifugal casting means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 284. Apparatus where the means shapes by centrifugal force.
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287 | ... Having balancing means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 286. Apparatus which includes means to compensate or correct
a weight differential across the axis at rotation.
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288 | ... Including means to hold or position preformed product part: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 286. Apparatus which includes means to present a preformed article part for compositing by centrifugal force. | |
289 | ... Having mold radially disposed from axis of rotation: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 286. Apparatus wherein a forming cavity is positioned so that the axis of rotation for centrifugal formation does not extend through it. | |
290 | .... Plural mold cavities: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 289. Apparatus wherein two or more separate product forming cavities are employed. | |
291 | ... Having mold expansion or warpage compensator: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 286. Apparatus having means to accommodate or neutralize deformations
in the dimensions of the apparatus during the casting operation.
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292 | ... Having mold or mold part clamping means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 286. Apparatus having means to detachably force fasten either
(1) mold parts together or (2) a mold in the rotating device.
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293 | .... Centrifugally actuatable: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 292. Apparatus wherein a clamp is actuated by the centrifugal force. | |
294 | ... Including brake means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 286. Apparatus which includes means to stop or slow the rotating mold. | |
295 | ... Including means to remove product from mold: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 286. Apparatus which includes means to strip the casting from the forming surface. | |
296 | ... Having plural mold cavities: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 286. Apparatus having plural cavities extending around the axis
of rotation, each of said cavities forming a separate product.
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297 | ... Having coolant applying means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 286. Apparatus which includes means to apply to a mold or product
a material to extract heat therefrom.
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298 | ... Horizontal or near horizontal axis of mold rotation: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 286. Apparatus wherein a mold is adapted to be centrifugally turned around a generally horizontal axis. | |
299 | .... Including axial feeding trough: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 298. Apparatus which includes a feeding channel extending along at least a portion of the axis of rotation inside the mold. | |
300 | ..... Rotatable around axis: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 299. Apparatus wherein the trough is enabled to turn around the axis of the horizontal mold. | |
301 | ..... Movable along axis during feeding: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 299. Apparatus wherein the trough is enabled to change its position along the horizontal axis of the mold during the filling of the mold. | |
302 | .. Including core means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 284. Apparatus which include a separate shaping member which forms an aperture in the product. | |
303 | .. Injection type: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 284. Apparatus wherein the pressure acts upon a body of the charge to force it into a confined shaping area to be shaped by said pressure. | |
304 | ... Including valved mold gate: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 303. Apparatus wherein a stopper or cutoff means is present in
the feed port of a mold for closing the opening.
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305 | ... Including means to vent die cavity or gate: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 303. Apparatus which includes means specifically provided for
facilitating the removal of gas in the article forming cavity proper
or the introduction port thereto.
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306 | ... Direct pneumatic charging means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 303. Apparatus wherein the injection means includes means to
apply a gas pressure directly to the casting material.
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307 | .... Manually operated pressure generator: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 306. Apparatus which includes a hand manipulated producer for
the pneumatic charging pressure.
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308 | .... Flask sealing cap contains a pressure conduit: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 306. Apparatus which includes a cover member for a mold holding means which makes a gas tight closure and contains a port through which the pneumatic charging pressure is introduced. | |
309 | .... Hot chamber type: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 306. Apparatus wherein the pneumatic pressure means forces the
metal directly from a melting unit or part thereof to the casting
cavity.
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310 | ..... Including means to segregate a charge: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 309. Apparatus which includes means to accept and separate a charging portion from the bulk source. | |
311 | ...... Front loading nozzle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 310. Apparatus which includes a charging chamber and spout having
provision for introduction of the charge through the ejection end
of the spout, i.e., through the spout port that contacts the mold
gate.
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312 | ... Piston-cylinder charger: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 303. Apparatus wherein the injection means comprises a piston operating through a cylinder directly on the fluid casting material. | |
313 | .... Opposed piston injector: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 312. Apparatus which include at least two pistons which have opposed pressure faces which act to inject the casting material. | |
314 | .... Hydraulic piston pressure means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 312. Apparatus wherein the piston is operated by liquid pressure. | |
315 | ..... Having multi-way valve control unit: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 314. Apparatus wherein the hydraulic piston is controlled by
a single valve having three or more flow lines with an actuator
arranged so as to determine the relative order, duration or flow through
each of the several flow lines.
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316 | .... Hot chamber type: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 312. Apparatus wherein the piston means forces the metal directly
from a melting unit or charge chamber to the casting cavity.
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317 | ..... Piston contains injection conduit: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 316. Apparatus wherein the pressure piston has an opening through which to convey pressurized metal towards the mold. | |
318 | ..... Fluid actuated piston: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 316. Apparatus which includes a fluid pressure operated piston-charger.
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319 | .. Inelastic compression means for confined metal: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 284. Apparatus wherein the pressure shaping means is a solid
member which is applied to the metal after it is in the mold or
otherwise confined.
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320 | ... Core or internal compression member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 319. Apparatus wherein the pressure means is an element which applies a pressure acting in a radially outward direction from a cavity in the product. | |
321 | ... Fluid pressure actuated: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 319. Apparatus which includes a fluid pressure actuated piston
compression means.
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322 | . Plural independent molds: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 271. Apparatus which includes two or more molds which do not
rely upon each other for shaping a complete product and are not
filled by the same sprue, gate or runner.
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323 | .. Including mold translocating means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 322. Apparatus which includes means to change the loci of the
molds.
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324 | ... Endless serial mold circuit: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 323. Apparatus wherein the molds are moved, one after the other, in a circuit. | |
325 | .... Rotating table or wheel type translocating means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 324. Apparatus wherein the moving means is a rigid structure carrying the molds in a generally circular circuit around its axis. | |
326 | ..... Having a vertical axis of rotation: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 325. Apparatus wherein the table or wheel is mounted to turn
around a vertical axis.
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327 | ...... Mold have separable part: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 326. Apparatus wherein the molds have two or more shaping parts
which are moved relative to each other.
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328 | ....... Including cam means to control assembly or disassembly of parts: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 327. Apparatus which includes a cam surface which effects the relative movement of the separable parts. | |
329 | .... Chain conveyor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 324. Apparatus wherein the molds are moved in their circuit by a flexible, endlessly linked carrier. | |
330 | ..... Molds having separable parts: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 329. Apparatus in which the serial molds each are made of two
or more parts which are relatively movable.
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331 | ..... Including mechanical ejector for product: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 329. Apparatus which includes a mechanical member which contacts
the mold or product to separate the cast product from the mold.
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332 | . Including means to hold or position preformed product part in shaping area: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 271. Apparatus which includes means for holding or positioning
a preformed part, which is to become a part of the final cast product,
in a mold during the casting operation.
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333 | .. Means for positioning plural preforms: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 332. Apparatus having means for positioning plural preform bodies
in a mold cavity.
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334 | .. Means other than mold surface supports preform: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 332. Apparatus having means other than the mold (core) surface
for supporting or holding the preform body.
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335 | . Including ladle or crucible type melt receptacle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 271. Apparatus including a receptacle or container for holding
and/or dispensing the molten material into a shaping member.
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336 | .. Rotatable with mold or dipper type dispenser: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 335. Apparatus wherein either (1) the melt receptacle is rotatable together with the mold to fill same or (2) a ladle, which removes a portion by dipping from a larger melt receptacle, turns over to dispense the charge into a mold. | |
337 | .. Having flow control or conduit means intermediate the receptacle and mold: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 335. Apparatus with either a flow controller or conduit means located intermediate the mold and the molten metal dispenser for effecting discharge of the material into the mold. | |
338.1 | . Including means to heat mold: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 271. Including means to heat mold:Apparatus including means to
heat the mold.
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338.2 | .. In situ chemical reactive heating means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 338.1. Apparatus wherein the means to heat the mold includes chemically reactive material contained in some portion of the mold body. | |
339 | . Including means to assemble mold parts: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 271. Apparatus which includes means for positioning or maintaining
mold parts in operational relationship before or during casting.
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340 | .. Core positioning means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 339. Apparatus wherein the assembly means are for effecting placement
of a core section into operational engagement with a mold cavity.
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341 | .. Having auxiliary means for locking assembled parts in place: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 339. Apparatus having additional means for locking the assembled
mold parts in operational engagement.
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342 | .. Permanent mold parts: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 339. Apparatus wherein the mold parts assembled consist of permanent
members.
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343 | ... Fluid pressure means actuator: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 342. Apparatus wherein fluid pressure actuated means effects
the positioning of the permanent mold parts into assembled relationship.
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344 | . Including means to eject or separate product from shaping surface: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 271. Apparatus including means to remove or withdraw a cast product
from a forming surface or vice versa.
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345 | .. Means to remove core: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 344. Apparatus having means for separating a core from the cast
product.
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346 | ... Sectional or plural part core: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 345. Apparatus wherein the core means utilized is constructed
of sectional or plural parts to facilitate removal from the cast
product.
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347 | .. Utilizing ejector pin means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 344. Apparatus wherein push element means, e.g., ejector pins,
are utilized for contacting the cast product and affecting separation
from the forming surface.
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348 | . Including means to apply coolant to mold or casting: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 271. Apparatus including means to apply coolant to mold or casting
or means within its surface to confine a heat exchange medium.
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349 | . United particle type shaping surface (e.g., sand, etc.): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 271. Apparatus wherein the shape imparting surface is composed
of particles which retain their individual identity and are bonded
or adhered to one another.
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350 | .. Mold having individual mold cavities for forming plural products: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 349. Apparatus wherein the sand type shaping surface has more
than one cavity for forming a separate and distinct product.
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351 | ... Including core in at least one cavity: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 350. Apparatus having an inner removable core in at least one
of the mold cavities.
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352 | .. Including metal chill: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 349. Apparatus comprising a shaping surface and metal chill combination.
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353 | ... As part of shaping surface: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 352. Apparatus where the metal chill is a part of the sand-type shaping surface. | |
354 | .... Chill is a core or core part: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 353. Apparatus wherein the shaping surface of which the chill is a part is a surface which shapes an internal portion of a product. | |
355 | .... Plural spaced chill sections: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 353. Apparatus wherein two or more spaced chill sections act as part of the shaping surface. | |
356 | .... Hollow annular center section chill (i.e., ring): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 353. Apparatus wherein the shaping surface comprises a metal
chill which is annular and has a hole which shapes a portion of
a product intermediate its ends.
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357 | ... Consumable chill: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 352. Apparatus wherein the chill is incorporated within the cast
metal product.
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358 | .. Including apertured strainer means for separating unwanted component from casting material: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 349. Apparatus having apertured filter means for preventing the
inclusion of unwanted components, e.g., dross, dirt, oxides, etc.,
in the cast product.
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359 | .. Including means to compensate for shrinkage (e.g., shrink head, etc.): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 349. Apparatus having means to provide a reservoir of molten
metal for feeding into the mold cavity proper as the metal in the
mold solidifies to compensate for liquid shrinkage.
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360 | ... Blind riser: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 359. Apparatus wherein the feeding reservoir, i.e., riser, does
not extend to the mold surface.
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361 | .. Shell type mold: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 349. Apparatus wherein the shaping surface is a thin shell-like
mold formed from thermosetting resin-bonded sand mixtures.
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362 | .. Having means to restrict turbulence of flow during casting: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 349. Apparatus having runner or gate splash and swirl control
means, e.g., runner bushes, runner traps, etc., for providing laminar
flow of the molten metal into the mold cavity proper.
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363 | .. Bottom gate or side pouring mold: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 349. Apparatus wherein the runner for feeding the molten metal
into the mold cavity proper is located at or near the bottom of
the cavity or is constructed so as to feed the metal in a substantially
horizontal flow path into the cavity.
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364 | .. Comprised of separable parts: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 349. Apparatus comprising a multipart shaping surface which parts
are relatively movable.
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365 | ... Including a core: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 364. Apparatus wherein one of the separate parts is a member
to be positioned in a mold to provide a product cavity.
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366 | .... Having embedded sand reinforcing, aligning, or supporting component: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 365. Apparatus wherein the core contains and at least partially
surrounds an element which aids in strengthening or holding the
core, sand or aids in positioning the core relative to a mold.
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367 | ..... Hollow component: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 366. Apparatus wherein the embedded component is hollow.
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368 | .... Plural cores or core having plural parts: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 365. Apparatus wherein there is included either (1) two or more individual cores or (2) a core which has two or more separable parts. | |
369 | .. Core: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 349. Apparatus wherein the shaping surface is a member which
is to be positioned in a mold to provide a product cavity.
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370 | ... Having integral alignment means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 369. Apparatus having means integral with the core so that it
can by those means be positioned in a certain way within a mold
cavity.
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371 | . Chill, shaping type: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 271. Apparatus directed to a, per se, member which forms a part
of the mold shaping surface and which has a heat conductivity much
greater than that of the remaining parts of the mold.
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372 | .. Vented: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 371. Apparatus wherein the chill has openings in its surface
to allow gas to escape.
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373 | .. Circular: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 371. Apparatus wherein the chill surface is in continuous arcuate
form.
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374 | FLASK OR FLASK SECTION: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus directed to a container or box for confining mold
material while the same is being shaped.
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375 | . Including roll or rock-over means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 374. Apparatus which includes a means facilitating oscillatory
movement of the flask about an axis through the flask or at one
side of the flask.
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376 | . Investment type (e.g., dental, etc.): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 374. Apparatus wherein the flask is one in which material for
making a precision-casting (last-wax or investment casting) mold
is to be contained therein.
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377 | . Size adjustable: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 374. Apparatus wherein the flask includes means to change the
dimensions of the flask.
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378 | .. Height adjustable: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 377. Apparatus wherein the adjustable feature of the flask part is for varying the size of the vertical dimension. | |
379 | . Including means to retain or reinforce mold sand or to position reinforcement: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 374. Apparatus which includes means to (1) help maintain the
sand in the flask (2) held strengthen the sand or (3) provide for
locating strengthening members.
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380 | .. Sand strip: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 379. Apparatus where the sand mold retaining means is a strip at the base of the flask section which overlies a portion of the mold periphery. | |
381 | ... Mechanically retractable: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 380. Apparatus wherein the sand strip is removable from the flask by a structural element actuating the strip. | |
382 | .. Depending reinforcement (e.g., gagger, etc.): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 379. Apparatus wherein the reinforcement is suspended and extends downwardly in the flask. | |
383 | .. Flask wall surface construction retains sand: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 379. Apparatus wherein the retention of the mold sand is facilitated by contiguous formations on or in the flask at the general parting line between the sand mold proper and the flask. | |
384 | . Plural part flask or flask section: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 374. Apparatus wherein the flask or flask section is composed
of more than one separable part.
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385 | .. Including guide means to align superposed flask sections: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 384. Apparatus having means to aid in precise adjustment or correct
relative positioning of superposed flask section.
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386 | ... Including locking means to prevent vertical displacement: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 385. Apparatus which includes an actuatable means operable during or after assembly to fasten the superposed sections and prevent their relative vertical movement. | |
387 | ... Within and surrounded by flask wall: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 385. Apparatus wherein the guide means is contained in the flask walls. | |
388 | ... Guide means is adjustable or elastic: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 385. Apparatus wherein the guide means are capable of ready change or easy expansion to bring the flask or contraction part to a true or more effective relative positioning. | |
389 | .... Resilient or flexible guide means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 388. Apparatus wherein the guide means is composed of expansible or contractable material. | |
390 | .... By bolt movable in a slot: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 388. Apparatus wherein the adjustability by means of a threaded fastening member is variably positioned in a slotted member. | |
391 | ... Hinged type superposed sections: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 385. Apparatus wherein the superposed flask sections are provided
at a common meeting edge with a pivot means to allow relative swinging movement
at the edge.
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392 | .. Having separable sides (e.g., snap-type, etc.): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 384. Apparatus in which a flask section has a joint where the side parts are not permanently attached to one another. | |
393 | ... At least one side joint hinged: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 392. Apparatus having a joint permitting motion in one plane between the adjacent panel section. | |
394 | MOLD JACKET OR SLIP BOX: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus directed to a container or enclosure for positioning
around a sand mold to prevent the mold from spreading or breaking down
when molten metal is poured into the cavity therein.
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395 | . Having size adjustment feature: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 394. Apparatus having means by which the size of the jacket can
be altered.
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396 | .. Self adjusting type: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 395. Apparatus having panel walls thereof so joined together
that they individually adapt themselves to the surface on which
they are placed.
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397 | CORE CENTERING OR SUPPORTING MEANS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus adapted for insertion in a mold to support or
position a core body relative to the mold.
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398 | . Chaplet: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 397. Apparatus wherein the supporting or positioning means consists of a member which extends from a core surface to a support surface to space the surfaces. | |
399 | .. Having anchor means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 398. Apparatus wherein the chaplet is positioned by a portion extending through the core surface or the supporting surface or by means associated with the core and supporting surface. | |
400 | . Collapsible or knock down type core bar: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 397. Apparatus wherein the core supporting means is intended to extend inside the core and is constructed to allow a break down or reduction in volume of the means. | |
401 | STRIPPER OR EJECTOR: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus which has means to disassociate a shaping surface
from the shaped product.
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402 | . Including means for inverting pattern: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 401. Apparatus including means for inverting a pattern or pattern
plate member.
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403 | . Fluid actuated pattern stripping means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 401. Apparatus directed to fluid pressure means for stripping or ejecting a pattern member. | |
404 | . Means to separate cast product from shaping surface: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 401. Apparatus directed to per se means for stripping or withdrawing
a cast product part from a mold or core member.
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405 | .. Ingot strippers: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 404. Apparatus directed to means for stripping or withdrawing
cast ingots from their molds.
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406 | ... By stripping pin projecting through bottom of mold: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 405. Apparatus wherein pin or rod plunger means projecting through or adapted to be projected through an opening in the mold bottom are utilized to contact the cast ingot and to dislodge or strip the said ingot from its mold. | |
407 | ... Means moving mold vertically upwardly during stripping: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 405. Apparatus directed to means which strip the mold from the
ingot by raising or lifting the mold vertically upwardly away from
engagement with the cast ingot.
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408 | .... Fluid pressure type stripper: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 407. Apparatus wherein fluid pressure actuated means effects the stripping of the mold from the ingot. | |
409 | MEANS TO INVERT A PATTERN PLATE OR A MOLD (E.G., TURN-OVER DEVICE, ETC.): |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus directed to means actuatable for inverting a pattern
plate shaping member or flask about a horizontal axis.
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410 | VENT OR VENT FORMING APPARATUS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus which includes or consists of either (1) a means
for allowing otherwise trapped gases to escape from the apparatus
or (2) means to form such escape means.
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411 | REINFORCEMENT FOR MOLD MATERIAL: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus which includes or consists of a member which is
to internally support or strengthen the fluent material making up
a mold or core.
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445 | STARTER BAR: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus comprising means to initially close the exit of
a continuous casting mold.
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446 | . Disconnectable: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 445. Apparatus wherein means are provided to enable the starter
bar to be separated from the product during the casting operation.
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447 | PRODUCT SUPPORTING OR WITHDRAWAL MEANS FOR CONTINUOUS CASTING APPARATUS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus comprising means to remove or hold a product subsequent
to its formation in and while still connected to a continuous casting
mold.
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448 | . Roller: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 447. Apparatus wherein the means to remove or hold the product
includes an annular or cylindrical member which rotates about its
axis and contacts the product at points on its periphery.
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412 | MISCELLANEOUS, APPARATUS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus not provided for above.
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900 | RHEO-CASTING |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Cross-reference art collection drawn to rheo-casting. | |
FOR000 | CLASS-RELATED FOREIGN DOCUMENTS |
This subclass has no definition. | |
DIG1 | BATTERY |
This subclass has no definition. | |
DIG2 | BEARING |
This subclass has no definition. | |
DIG3 | CENTRIFUGAL |
This subclass has no definition. | |
DIG4 | DENTAL |
This subclass has no definition. | |
DIG5 | ELECTRON BEAM |
This subclass has no definition. | |
DIG6 | INGOT |
This subclass has no definition. | |
DIG7 | MELT |
This subclass has no definition. | |
DIG8 | PISTON |
This subclass has no definition. | |
DIG9 | PISTON-VACUUM |
This subclass has no definition. | |
DIG10 | ROTOR |
This subclass has no definition. | |
DIG11 | SLUSH |
This subclass has no definition. | |
DIG12 | THERMIT™ |
This subclass has no definition. | |
DIG13 | VALVE |
This subclass has no definition. | |
DIG14 | WHEEL |
This subclass has no definition. | |
DIG15 | PRECISION CASTING |
This subclass has no definition. | |