Molten metal samplers for high and low oxygen applications

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PATENT NO 11988581
APP PUB NO 20230168158A1
SERIAL NO

18160436

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A sampler for taking samples from a molten metal bath includes a carrier tube having an immersion end; sample chamber assembly comprising a cover plate and a housing, wherein the housing comprises an immersion end having an opening; an inflow conduit having a first end for receiving molten metal and a second end, opposite the first end, wherein the second end is in communication with the opening, and the opening is configured to receive the molten metal from the inflow conduit; a measuring head, wherein the sample chamber and the second end of the inflow conduit are at least partly arranged in the measuring head; and a metal bushing, wherein the metal bushing coupling the inflow conduit to the sample chamber.

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HERAEUS ELECTRO-NITE INTERNATIONAL N V3530 HOUTHALEN

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Beyens, Dries Houthalen, BE 17 59
Doets, Jan Houthalen, BE 4 1
Mingneau, Frank Houthalen, BE 7 21
Neyens, Guy Houthalen, BE 4 1
Vaes, Hilaire Houthalen, BE 3 0

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