Patents by Inventor Rakesh K. Dhaka

Rakesh K. Dhaka 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).

  • Steel ladle taper plate assemblies
    Patent number: 11602787
    Abstract: Taper plate assemblies are disclosed that may be installed on the top of steel casting ladles to restrain and maintain refractory lining materials in compression during casting operations. The taper plate assemblies include a generally conical taper plate supported by a ring-shaped support flange and a support collar. The taper plate is located at least partially above a refractory top ring that may comprise a castable refractory material, and is designed to maintain the refractory top ring in compression during multiple casting operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: United States Steel Corporation
    Inventors: Rakesh K. Dhaka, Mathew T. Mathew, David J. Radakovic
  • STEEL LADLE TAPER PLATE ASSEMBLIES
    Publication number: 20210260648
    Abstract: Taper plate assemblies are disclosed that may be installed on the top of steel casting ladles to restrain and maintain refractory lining materials in compression during casting operations. The taper plate assemblies include a generally conical taper plate supported by a ring-shaped support flange and a support collar. The taper plate is located at least partially above a refractory top ring that may comprise a castable refractory material, and is designed to maintain the refractory top ring in compression during multiple casting operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2021
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventors: Rakesh K. Dhaka, Mathew T. Mathew, David J. Radakovic