Patents by Inventor Daniel J. Cadotte
Daniel J. Cadotte has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11939656Abstract: A continuous coating line includes a snout assembly exposed to molten metal. The snout assembly includes a snout tip positioned about a steel strip that is immersible in the molten metal to provide a seal around the steel strip during entry into the molten metal. The snout tip includes a refractory material that is resistant to wear, abrasion, and corrosion when the snout tip is exposed to the molten metal.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2021Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Cleveland-Cliffs Steel Properties Inc.Inventors: Daniel J. Cadotte, Russell Dejarnatt
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Patent number: 11898251Abstract: A continuous coating line includes a snout assembly exposed to molten metal. The snout assembly includes a snout tip positioned about a steel strip that is immersible in the molten metal to provide a seal around the steel strip during entry into the molten metal. The snout tip includes a refractory material that is resistant to wear, abrasion, and corrosion when the snout tip is exposed to the molten metal.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2021Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: Cleveland-Cliffs Steel Properties Inc.Inventors: Daniel J. Cadotte, Russell Dejarnatt
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Patent number: 11858059Abstract: A weld wheel cleaning system is provided to clean or remove a layer of embedded material and other debris produced from welding from the working surface of a weld wheel. Such a weld wheel cleaning system includes a cleaner with an abrasive material positioned on an outer surface of the cleaner. The cleaner is positionable adjacent to the weld wheel such that the abrasive material is aligned with the working surface of the weld wheel. An actuator can be used to selectively actuate the cleaner with a force sufficient to remove the layer of embedded material from the working surface of the weld wheel with the abrasive material. The debris from the cleaner can be removed by a vacuum.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2021Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: Cleveland-Cliffs Steel PropertiesInventors: Daniel J. Cadotte, David E. Brandau
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Publication number: 20220063013Abstract: A weld wheel cleaning system is provided to clean or remove a layer of embedded material and other debris produced from welding from the working surface of a weld wheel. Such a weld wheel cleaning system includes a cleaner with an abrasive material positioned on an outer surface of the cleaner. The cleaner is positionable adjacent to the weld wheel such that the abrasive material is aligned with the working surface of the weld wheel. An actuator can be used to selectively actuate the cleaner with a force sufficient to remove the layer of embedded material from the working surface of the weld wheel with the abrasive material. The debris from the cleaner can be removed by a vacuum.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2021Publication date: March 3, 2022Inventors: Daniel J. Cadotte, David E. Brandau
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Patent number: 11242589Abstract: A steel processing line includes a dip tub and a stab roll. The dip tub is filled with a quantity of molten metal. At least a portion of the stab roll is submerged in the quantity of molten metal. The stab roll includes two journals. Each journal is received by an opening defined by a roller sleeve including a ceramic or refractory material. The roller sleeve is disposed between each journal and a bearing block. An inner dimension of each roller sleeve and an outer dimension of each respective journal defines a clearance. The inner dimension of each roller sleeve and the outer dimension of each respective journal is configured such that the clearance persists as the stab roll and the pair of roller sleeves are heated by the molten metal. Alternatively, inserts are fastened to an outer surface of each journal in lieu of the roller sleeves.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2017Date of Patent: February 8, 2022Inventors: Joyce C. Niedringhaus, Daniel J. Cadotte, William F. Sersion, Jr., Tony Lee Webb, II
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Publication number: 20210404043Abstract: A continuous coating line includes a snout assembly exposed to molten metal. The snout assembly includes a snout tip positioned about a steel strip that is immersible in the molten metal to provide a seal around the steel strip during entry into the molten metal. The snout tip includes a refractory material that is resistant to wear, abrasion, and corrosion when the snout tip is exposed to the molten metal.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2021Publication date: December 30, 2021Inventors: Daniel J. Cadotte, Russell Dejarnatt
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Patent number: 11207745Abstract: A weld wheel cleaning system is provided to clean or remove a layer of embedded material and other debris produced from welding from the working surface of a weld wheel. Such a weld wheel cleaning system includes a cleaner with an abrasive material positioned on an outer surface of the cleaner. The cleaner is positionable adjacent to the weld wheel such that the abrasive material is aligned with the working surface of the weld wheel. An actuator can be used to selectively actuate the cleaner with a force sufficient to remove the layer of embedded material from the working surface of the weld wheel with the abrasive material. The debris from the cleaner can be removed by a vacuum.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2017Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: Cleveland-Cliffs Steel Properties Inc.Inventors: Daniel J. Cadotte, David E. Brandau
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Publication number: 20210363624Abstract: A continuous coating line includes a snout assembly exposed to molten metal. The snout assembly includes a snout tip positioned about a steel strip that is immersible in the molten metal to provide a seal around the steel strip during entry into the molten metal. The snout tip includes a refractory material that is resistant to wear, abrasion, and corrosion when the snout tip is exposed to the molten metal.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Daniel J. Cadotte, Russell Dejarnatt
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Patent number: 11168388Abstract: A steel processing line includes a roller submerged in a quantity of molten metal. The roller includes two journals. Each journal is received by an opening defined by a roller sleeve having a ceramic or refractory material. The roller sleeve is disposed between each journal and a bearing block to reduce or prevent wear on the journal. An inner dimension of each roller sleeve and an outer dimension of each respective journal defines a clearance. The inner dimension of each roller sleeve and the outer dimension of each respective journal is configured such that the clearance persists as the roller and the pair of roller sleeves are heated by the molten metal.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2019Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Inventors: Joyce C. Niedringhaus, Daniel J. Cadotte, William F. Sersion, Jr., Tony Lee Webb
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Patent number: 11142816Abstract: A continuous coating line includes a roll assembly exposed to molten metal. The roll assembly includes a roll rotatable relative to a bearing block. The roll includes a roll portion and a journal protruding from each end of the roll portion. The roll is made from a refractory ceramic material that is resistant to wear, abrasion, and corrosion when the roll is exposed to the molten metal.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2018Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: Cleveland-Cliffs Steel Properties Inc.Inventors: Daniel J. Cadotte, Joyce C. Niedringhaus
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Patent number: 11142817Abstract: A continuous coating line includes a roll assembly exposed to molten metal. The roll assembly includes a roll rotatable relative to a bearing block. The roll includes a roll portion and a journal protruding from each end of the roll portion. The roll is made from a refractory ceramic material that is resistant to wear, abrasion, and corrosion when the roll is exposed to the molten metal.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2019Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: Cleveland-Cliffs Steel Properties Inc.Inventors: Daniel J. Cadotte, Joyce C. Niedringhaus
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Publication number: 20190376171Abstract: A continuous coating line includes a roll assembly exposed to molten metal. The roll assembly includes a roll rotatable relative to a bearing block. The roll includes a roll portion and a journal protruding from each end of the roll portion. The roll is made from a refractory ceramic material that is resistant to wear, abrasion, and corrosion when the roll is exposed to the molten metal.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2019Publication date: December 12, 2019Inventors: Daniel J. Cadotte, Joyce C. Niedringhaus
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Publication number: 20190194790Abstract: A continuous coating line includes a roll assembly exposed to molten metal. The roll assembly includes a roll rotatable relative to a bearing block. The roll includes a roll portion and a journal protruding from each end of the roll portion. The roll is made from a refractory ceramic material that is resistant to wear, abrasion, and corrosion when the roll is exposed to the molten metal.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2018Publication date: June 27, 2019Inventors: Daniel J. Cadotte, Joyce C. Niedringhaus
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Publication number: 20190161842Abstract: A steel processing line includes a roller submerged in a quantity of molten metal. The roller includes two journals. Each journal is received by an opening defined by a roller sleeve having a ceramic or refractory material. The roller sleeve is disposed between each journal and a bearing block to reduce or prevent wear on the journal. An inner dimension of each roller sleeve and an outer dimension of each respective journal defines a clearance. The inner dimension of each roller sleeve and the outer dimension of each respective journal is configured such that the clearance persists as the roller and the pair of roller sleeves are heated by the molten metal.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2019Publication date: May 30, 2019Inventors: Joyce C. Niedringhaus, Daniel J. Cadotte, William F. Sersion, JR., Tony Lee Webb
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Publication number: 20180126482Abstract: A weld wheel cleaning system is provided to clean or remove a layer of embedded material and other debris produced from welding from the working surface of a weld wheel. Such a weld wheel cleaning system includes a cleaner with an abrasive material positioned on an outer surface of the cleaner. The cleaner is positionable adjacent to the weld wheel such that the abrasive material is aligned with the working surface of the weld wheel. An actuator can be used to selectively actuate the cleaner with a force sufficient to remove the layer of embedded material from the working surface of the weld wheel with the abrasive material. The debris from the cleaner can be removed by a vacuum.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2017Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventors: Daniel J. Cadotte, David E. Brandau
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Publication number: 20180002796Abstract: A steel processing line includes a dip tub and a stab roll. The dip tub is filled with a quantity of molten metal. At least a portion of the stab roll is submerged in the quantity of molten metal. The stab roll includes two journals. Each journal is received by an opening defined by a roller sleeve including a ceramic or refractory material. The roller sleeve is disposed between each journal and a bearing block. An inner dimension of each roller sleeve and an outer dimension of each respective journal defines a clearance. The inner dimension of each roller sleeve and the outer dimension of each respective journal is configured such that the clearance persists as the stab roll and the pair of roller sleeves are heated by the molten metal. Alternatively, inserts are fastened to an outer surface of each journal in lieu of the roller sleeves.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2017Publication date: January 4, 2018Inventors: Joyce C. Niedringhaus, Daniel J. Cadotte, William F. Sersion, JR., Tony Lee Webb, II