Allan F Tittes

US Patent:

45345716, Aug 13, 1985

Filed:

Mar 19, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/591122

Inventors:

Allan F. Tittes - Claypool AZ
Kenneth H. Larson - Claypool AZ
Kennith L. Britton - Claypool AZ

Assignee:

Inspiration Consolidated Copper Company - Claypool AZ

International Classification:

F16J 3372

US Classification:

277128

Abstract:

A circumferential sealing assembly for use with a generally cylindrical, rotatable liquid metal reaction vessel and a hood which is provided to collect hot gases from the reaction vessel. The sealing assembly comprises a cable and a cable housing. The cable housing is connected to and extends along a circumferential edge or area of the hood. The cable itself extends along, at least partly outside, the cable housing. With one embodiment, the cable is in a tight pressure fit with the reaction vessel. With another embodiment, a sheath encloses an under portion of the cable and the cable pulls the sheath into a tight pressure fit with the reaction vessel.

US Patent:

44873999, Dec 11, 1984

Filed:

Jul 12, 1983

Appl. No.:

6/513085

Inventors:

Allan F. Tittes - Claypool AZ
Kenneth H. Larson - Claypool AZ
Elmer E. Burton - Phoenix AZ
Kennith L. Britton - Claypool AZ

Assignee:

Inspiration Consolidated Copper Company - Claypool AZ

International Classification:

C21C 538

US Classification:

266158

Abstract:

A converter for refining liquid metals having a cylindrical horizontally disposed vessel (1) with a first opening (6) for charging and pouring and a second opening (13) circumferentially and longitudinally displaced from the first opening for exhaust gases to escape, is disclosed. The circumferential displacement is sufficient to prevent liquid metal from pouring from the second opening (13) when the vessel is rotated from a first position for charging materials into the vessel (1) through the first opening (6) to a second position for pouring the contents of the vessel (1) from opening (6). Cool air is provided to a region between the vessel (1) and a jacket (15) surrounding the vessel (1). A hood (14) collects the exhaust gases from the second opening (13) in any position to which the vessel (1) is rotated when it is used. End and circumferential seals structures are provided where hood (14) longitudinally and circumferentially contacts jacket (15).

US Patent:

43961819, Aug 2, 1983

Filed:

Nov 19, 1980

Appl. No.:

6/208400

Inventors:

Allan F. Tittes - Claypool AZ
Kenneth H. Larson - Claypool AZ
Elmer E. Burton - Phoenix AZ
Kennith L. Britton - Claypool AZ

Assignee:

Inspiration Consolidated Copper Company - Claypool AZ

International Classification:

C21B 1308

US Classification:

266248

Abstract:

A converter for refining liquid metals having a cylindrical horizontally disposed vessel (1) with a first opening (6) for charging and pouring and a second opening (13) circumferentially and longitudinally displaced from the first opening for exhaust gases to escape, is disclosed. The circumferential displacement is sufficient to prevent liquid metal from pouring from the second opening (13) when the vessel is rotated from a first position for charging materials into the vessel (1) through the first opening (6) to a second position for pouring the contents of the vessel (1) from opening (6). Cool air is provided to a region between the vessel (1) and a jacket (15) surrounding the vessel (1). A hood (14) collects the exhaust gases from the second opening (13) in any position to which the vessel (1) is rotated when it is used. End and circumferential seals structures are provided where hood (14) longitudinally and circumferentially contacts jacket (15).