Molten metal-containing vessel, and methods of producing same

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10274255
APP PUB NO 20160370115A1
SERIAL NO

15254397

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Exemplary embodiments of the invention provide a vessel for containing or conveying molten metal therein. At least part of the outer surface of the vessel incorporates a web of metal wires embedded in the surface, the wires being mutually overlaid with openings formed therebetween. The refractory material penetrates into the openings. The web may comprise woven metal wires or non-woven wires or both. The web imparts resistance to cracking (or containment of cracks, once formed) and/or resistance to molten metal leakage if cracks develop. The invention also provides metal containment structures containing such vessels, and methods of producing the same.

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  • NOVELIS INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Boorman, James E Greenacres, US 5 21
Bruski, Richard Scott Spokane, US 4 45
Reeves, Eric W Hayden Lake, US 25 340

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