Patents by Inventor George J. Wagner, Jr.

George J. Wagner, Jr. 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).

  • Pour tube manipulator for sliding gate valve
    Patent number: 4131220
    Abstract: Pour tubes for use in conjunction with slidable gate valves that regulate the flow of molten metal from the pour opening in a bottom pour teeming vessel are operatively positioned with respect to the gate valve collector nozzle by means of mounting apparatus of particular construction. A pouring tube is replaceably positioned in the apparatus which is operative to manipulate the tube within a confined space into its operating position with respect to the collector nozzle between the teeming vessel and a receiving vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1978
    Date of Patent: December 26, 1978
    Assignee: United States Steel Corporation
    Inventors: Charles H. Bode, Jr., Anthony S. Saggio, George J. Wagner, Jr., Richard L. Wessel
  • Method and mechanism for controlling forces in a continuous-casting machine
    Patent number: 4056140
    Abstract: A method and mechanism for controlling forces exerted between opposed roll-pairs of a continuous-casting machine and a casting traveling therebetween. Each roll pair is equipped with a load cell for measuring the force. If the force at any roll-pair deviates from the norm, it is an indication that the dimension of the gap between rolls of that pair requires correction. Correction is effected through a screw threaded adjusting means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1976
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1977
    Assignee: United States Steel Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth D. Ives, Ronald S. Vranka, George J. Wagner, Jr.
  • Mechanism for adjusting a guide roll-rack
    Patent number: 4034799
    Abstract: A mechanism for adjusting the edge rolls of a guide roll rack of a continuous casting machine to accommodate castings of different width. The edge rolls are journaled in bearing brackets mounted on the frame of the roll-rack for movement in and out. Each bearing bracket is connected to a respective screw jack. Shafts and gearing mounted on the outside of the frame operate the screw jacks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1975
    Date of Patent: July 12, 1977
    Assignee: United States Steel Corporation
    Inventors: Theodore T. Henke, George J. Wagner, Jr.