Patents Assigned to Bluescope Steel Limited
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Patent number: 7900414Abstract: A cladding sheet that is adapted to engage one or more than one concealed clip that is connected to an underlying structure is disclosed. The cladding sheet includes at least one lengthwise extending pan (3) and a lengthwise extending rib (5) on each side of the pan. The width of each rib is between 70% and 130% of the width of the pan.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2006Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Assignee: Bluescope Steel LimitedInventor: John Campbell Seccombe
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Publication number: 20110052936Abstract: An Al—Zn—Si—Mg alloy coated strip that has Mg2Si particles in the coating microstructure is disclosed. The distribution of Mg2Si particles is such that the surface of the coating has only a small proportion of Mg2Si particles or is at least substantially free of any Mg2Si particles.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2009Publication date: March 3, 2011Applicant: BLUESCOPE STEEL LIMITEDInventors: Qiyang Liu, Wayne Renshaw, Joe Williams
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Publication number: 20110027613Abstract: An Al—Zn—Si—Mg alloy coated strip that has Mg2Si particles in the coating microstructure is disclosed. The distribution of Mg2 Si particles is such that a surface region of the coating has only a small proportion of Mg2Si particles or is at least substantially free of any Mg2Si particles.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2009Publication date: February 3, 2011Applicant: BLUESCOPE STEEL LIMITEDInventors: Qiyang Liu, Wayne Renshaw, Joe Williams
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Publication number: 20110011834Abstract: A method of producing coil plate on a hot strip mill is disclosed. The method includes coiling hot rolled coil plate strip at a temperature that is selected (a) to minimize precipitation of Cr/Mo carbides or (b) so that any Cr/Mo carbides that form are sufficiently fine that they go into solution in any subsequent heat treatment of coil plate made from the strip.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2010Publication date: January 20, 2011Applicant: BLUESCOPE STEEL LIMITEDInventor: James Geoffrey Williams
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Publication number: 20100316805Abstract: A coating of an Al—Zn—Si—Mg alloy on a steel strip that is applied by a hot dip process and is subsequently heat treated to improve the ductility of the coating.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2009Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: BLUESCOPE STEEL LIMITEDInventors: Robert Ian Scott, Joe Williams, Ross McDowall Smith
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Publication number: 20100310803Abstract: A method of forming a polymeric component on a body is disclosed which includes the steps of casting a fluid polymeric material onto the body whilst providing support for the body. The method has particular application to casting components on metal pipes and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2008Publication date: December 9, 2010Applicant: BLUESCOPE STEEL LIMITEDInventor: Neil Edwin Wallace
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Publication number: 20100266866Abstract: A method for coating a metal substrate, such as a steel strip, is disclosed. The method comprises vapour or electro-depositing an alloy control material, as described herein, onto the substrate and passing the substrate through a bath of molten coating material and forming a coating of the coating material onto the deposited alloy control material.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2008Publication date: October 21, 2010Applicant: BLUESCOPE STEEL LIMITEDInventors: Qiyang Liu, David James Nolan
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Publication number: 20100258974Abstract: A mould for casting a component onto a body comprising first and second mould parts arranged to be disposed on respective ones of the opposite sides of the body. At least one of the parts defines at least a portion of a mould cavity that is in communication with the body to allow for casting of the component on to the body. The mould has particular application to direct casting of polymeric couplings on to pipe ends.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2008Publication date: October 14, 2010Applicant: BLUESCOPE STEEL LIMITEDInventor: Neil Edwin Wallace
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Publication number: 20100147845Abstract: Fittings for a water storage tank are disclosed. The fittings comprise an inlet sub-system (3) for allowing the passage of water into the tank, an outlet sub-system (47) for allowing the passage of water from the tank; and an overflow outlet sub-system (77) for allowing the passage of water from the tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2008Publication date: June 17, 2010Applicant: BLUESCOPE STEEL LIMITEDInventors: Neil Wallace, Terry McDermott, Luciano Papi
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Publication number: 20100047608Abstract: A cladding sheet that is adapted to engage one or more than one concealed clip that is connected to an underlying structure is disclosed. The cladding sheet includes at least one lengthwise extending pan (3) and a lengthwise extending rib (5) on each side of the pan. The width of each rib is between 70% and 130% of the width of the pan.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2006Publication date: February 25, 2010Applicant: BLUESCOPE STEEL LIMITEDInventor: John Campbell Seccombe
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Publication number: 20100021760Abstract: A steel strip having a coating of an aluminium-zinc-silicon alloy on at least one surface of the strip is disclosed. The strip is characterised in that the aluminium-zinc-silicon alloy contains less than 1.2 wt. % silicon and also contains magnesium. A method of forming a coating of an aluminium-zinc-silicon alloy on a steel strip is also disclosed. The method includes moving steel strip upwardly through a coating pot containing a bath of an aluminium-zinc-silicon alloy and having an opening in a bottom wall of the pot and forming a coating of the alloy on the strip. The method is characterized by minimizing residence time of steel strip in contact with the aluminium-zinc-silicon alloy bath in the pot.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2007Publication date: January 28, 2010Applicant: BLUESCOPE STEEL LIMITEDInventors: Qiyang Liu, Joe Williams, Ross McDowall Smith
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Publication number: 20090269611Abstract: A steel strip having a coating of a metal alloy on at least one surface of the strip is disclosed. The metal alloy contains aluminium, zinc, silicon, and magnesium as the major elements. The metal alloy also contains strontium and/or calcium and unavoidable impurities and optionally other elements that are present as deliberate alloying elements. The concentration of magnesium is at least 1 wt. % and the concentration of (i) strontium or (ii) calcium or (iii) strontium and calcium is greater than 50 ppm.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2007Publication date: October 29, 2009Applicant: BLUESCOPE STEEL LIMITEDInventors: Qiyang Liu, Wayne Renshaw, Joe Williams
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Publication number: 20090199934Abstract: A method of treating an Al/Zn-based alloy coated product that includes an Al/Zn-based alloy coating on a substrate is disclosed. The method includes the steps of rapid intense heating of the alloy coating for a very short duration, and rapid cooling of the alloy coating, and forming a modified crystalline microstructure of the alloy coating.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2007Publication date: August 13, 2009Applicant: BLUESCOPE STEEL LIMITEDInventors: Qiyang Liu, Ross McDowall Smith, Bryan Andrew Shedden
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Publication number: 20090114655Abstract: A water storage tank is disclosed. The tank comprises an outer shell (2) that defines an interior of the tank, at least one water catchment bag (48) located in the tank interior, at least one inlet (19) in the outer shell for passage of water into the bag (s), and at least one outlet (21) in the outer shell for passage of water from the bag(s). A base for supporting a water storage tank is also disclosed. The base defines a pallet on which either the other components of the tank in assembled form or kit form can be transported from a manufacturing location to an end-use location.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2007Publication date: May 7, 2009Applicant: BLUESCOPE STEEL LIMITEDInventors: Colin Weatherstone, Neil Edwin Wallace
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Publication number: 20090104069Abstract: A method of producing coil plate on a hot strip mill is disclosed. The method includes coiling hot rolled coil plate strip at a temperature that is selected (a) to minimise precipitation of Cr/Mo carbides or (b) so that any Cr/Mo carbides that form are sufficiently fine that they go into solution in any subsequent heat treatment of coil plate made from the strip.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2006Publication date: April 23, 2009Applicant: BLUESCOPE STEEL LIMITEDInventor: James Geoffrey Williams
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Publication number: 20090100776Abstract: An elongate formwork element for use in the construction of a concrete floor is disclosed. The formwork element includes a base wall (15) and a side wall (17) extending from one side edge of the base wall so that the element is generally L-shaped in transverse section.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2006Publication date: April 23, 2009Applicant: Bluescope Steel LimitedInventor: Campbell John Seccombe
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Publication number: 20090049778Abstract: A tilt-up wall panel for use in the construction of a building is disclosed. The panel includes a composite slab that includes (a) a profiled decking sheet and (b) concrete cast on the profiled decking sheet.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2005Publication date: February 26, 2009Applicant: BLUESCOPE STEEL LIMITEDInventors: John Kralic, Samuel Contouris
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Publication number: 20090011277Abstract: A steel strip having a metal coating on at least one surface of the strip is disclosed. The strip is characterised in that the coating includes aluminium-zinc-silicon alloy that contains magnesium and the coating has small size spangles.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2006Publication date: January 8, 2009Applicant: BLUESCOPE STEEL LIMITEDInventors: Qiyang Liu, David Willis
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Publication number: 20080295902Abstract: An underground water retention or detention system for collecting stormwater, rainwater, sewerage, effluent or other waters, and controlled release of the water is disclosed. Typically, the tanks are formed from a plastics or polymeric material such as high density polyethylene. The pipes may be polymer coated corrugated steel pipes. Tanks suitable for use in the water retention and detention systems are also described together with connection fittings for connection of pipes to the tanks. Generally, the connection fittings are adapted to provide structural support to perimeter walls of the tanks about respective openings formed in the tank for the connection of the pipes.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2007Publication date: December 4, 2008Applicant: BLUESCOPE STEEL LIMITEDInventors: Robert Henry Grey Faber, Neil Edwin Wallace
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Patent number: 7310984Abstract: A forming apparatus (50) includes a roll former (51) operative to roll form a metal strip (100) to form a profiled metal section (10) of generally C section profile including a pan (12) and a pair of upstanding edge margins (14 and 16). The section profile incorporates a longitudinal precamber which is introduced by the forming apparatus by incorporating a prestretching apparatus (52) upstream from the roll former (51), and a bending apparatus (53) located downstream of the roll former (51). The prestretching apparatus differentially stretches the metal strip (100) in its longitudinal direction so as to form portions (101, 102), which are more elongated than a laterally adjacent portion (103) of the strip (100). The differential stretching compensates for longitudinal shortening of the metal strip in forming the profiled section in the roll former (51). The bending apparatus (53) uses a (3) point bending process and includes a reaction stage (60), a fulcrum stage (61), and an action stage (62).Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2004Date of Patent: December 25, 2007Assignee: Bluescope Steel LimitedInventor: Merrick White