Patents by Inventor Theodore D. Steinke

Theodore D. Steinke 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).

  • System for melting metal
    Patent number: 3973763
    Abstract: This invention relates to an improved method of melting metal, particularly reactive metals, such as aluminum, wherein heated molten metal is withdrawn from a first chamber and a portion of the withdrawn molten metal is transferred to a second chamber containing solid metal so as to melt same and a portion of the withdrawn metal is recirculated to the first chamber so as to maintain melt homogenuity therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1975
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1976
    Assignee: Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Theodore D. Steinke, Melvin A. Carter
  • Process for melting metal
    Patent number: 3935003
    Abstract: This invention relates to an improved method of melting metal, particularly reactive metals, such as aluminum, wherein heated molten metal is withdrawn from a first chamber and a portion of the withdrawn molten metal is transferred to a second chamber containing solid metal so as to melt same and a portion of the withdrawn metal is recirculated to the first chamber so as to maintain melt homogenuity therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1974
    Date of Patent: January 27, 1976
    Assignee: Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Theodore D. Steinke, Melvin A. Carter