Patents by Inventor Vincent D. Fontana
Vincent D. Fontana 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: 11759854Abstract: The invention relates to systems for transferring molten metal from one structure to another. Aspects of the invention include a transfer chamber constructed inside of or next to a vessel used to retain molten metal. The transfer chamber is in fluid communication with the vessel so molten metal from the vessel can enter the transfer chamber. A powered device, which may be inside of the transfer chamber, moves molten metal upward and out of the transfer chamber and preferably into a structure outside of the vessel, such as another vessel or a launder.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2021Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: Molten Metal Equipment Innovations, LLCInventors: Paul V. Cooper, Vincent D. Fontana
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Publication number: 20220080498Abstract: The invention relates to systems for transferring molten metal from one structure to another. Aspects of the invention include a transfer chamber constructed inside of or next to a vessel used to retain molten metal. The transfer chamber is in fluid communication with the vessel so molten metal from the vessel can enter the transfer chamber. A powered device, which may be inside of the transfer chamber, moves molten metal upward and out of the transfer chamber and preferably into a structure outside of the vessel, such as another vessel or a launder.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2021Publication date: March 17, 2022Applicant: Molten Metal Equipment Innovations, LLCInventors: Paul V. Cooper, Vincent D. Fontana
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Patent number: 11185916Abstract: The invention relates to systems for transferring molten metal from one structure to another. Aspects of the invention include a transfer chamber constructed inside of or next to a vessel used to retain molten metal. The transfer chamber is in fluid communication with the vessel so molten metal from the vessel can enter the transfer chamber. A powered device, which may be inside of the transfer chamber, moves molten metal upward and out of the transfer chamber and preferably into a structure outside of the vessel, such as another vessel or a launder.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2019Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: Molten Metal Equipment Innovations, LLCInventors: Paul V. Cooper, Vincent D. Fontana
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Patent number: 11167345Abstract: The invention relates to systems for transferring molten metal from one structure to another. Aspects of the invention include a transfer chamber constructed inside of or next to a vessel used to retain molten metal. The transfer chamber is in fluid communication with the vessel so molten metal from the vessel can enter the transfer chamber. A powered device, which may be inside of the transfer chamber, moves molten metal upward and out of the transfer chamber and preferably into a structure outside of the vessel, such as another vessel or a launder.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2019Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: Molten Metal Equipment Innovations, LLCInventors: Paul V. Cooper, Vincent D. Fontana
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Patent number: 11130173Abstract: A method for transferring molten metal from one structure to another includes a cavity constructed inside of or next to a vessel used to retain molten metal. The cavity is divided into a first section and a second section by a wall, wherein the second section includes an uptake section configured to allow molten metal to move upwards, and includes a molten metal pump. The cavity is in fluid communication with the vessel so molten metal from the vessel can enter the cavity through an opening. The pump is operated to move molten metal up upwards in the intake section and through an outlet.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2019Date of Patent: September 28, 2021Assignee: Molten Metal Equipment Innovations, LLC.Inventors: Paul V. Cooper, Vincent D. Fontana
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Patent number: 11103920Abstract: The invention relates to systems for transferring molten metal from one structure to another. Aspects of the invention include a transfer chamber constructed inside of or next to a vessel used to retain molten metal. The transfer chamber is in fluid communication with the vessel so molten metal from the vessel can enter the transfer chamber. A powered device, which may be inside of the transfer chamber, moves molten metal upward and out of the transfer chamber and preferably into a structure outside of the vessel, such as another vessel or a launder.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2019Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: Molten Metal Equipment Innovations, LLCInventors: Paul V. Cooper, Vincent D. Fontana
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Patent number: 11020798Abstract: The invention relates to systems for transferring molten metal from one structure to another. Aspects of the invention include a transfer chamber constructed inside of or next to a vessel used to retain molten metal. The transfer chamber is in fluid communication with the vessel so molten metal from the vessel can enter the transfer chamber. A powered device, which may be inside of the transfer chamber, moves molten metal upward and out of the transfer chamber and preferably into a structure outside of the vessel, such as another vessel or a launder.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2019Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: Molten Metal Equipment Innovations, LLCInventors: Paul V. Cooper, Vincent D. Fontana
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Publication number: 20200130051Abstract: The invention relates to systems for transferring molten metal from one structure to another. Aspects of the invention include a transfer chamber constructed inside of or next to a vessel used to retain molten metal. The transfer chamber is in fluid communication with the vessel so molten metal from the vessel can enter the transfer chamber. A powered device, which may be inside of the transfer chamber, moves molten metal upward and out of the transfer chamber and preferably into a structure outside of the vessel, such as another vessel or a launder.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2019Publication date: April 30, 2020Applicant: Molten Metal Equipment Innovations, LLCInventors: Paul V. Cooper, Vincent D. Fontana
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Publication number: 20200130053Abstract: The invention relates to systems for transferring molten metal from one structure to another. Aspects of the invention include a transfer chamber constructed inside of or next to a vessel used to retain molten metal. The transfer chamber is in fluid communication with the vessel so molten metal from the vessel can enter the transfer chamber. A powered device, which may be inside of the transfer chamber, moves molten metal upward and out of the transfer chamber and preferably into a structure outside of the vessel, such as another vessel or a launder.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2019Publication date: April 30, 2020Applicant: Molten Metal Equipment Innovations, LLCInventors: Paul V. Cooper, Vincent D. Fontana
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Publication number: 20200130052Abstract: The invention relates to systems for transferring molten metal from one structure to another. Aspects of the invention include a transfer chamber constructed inside of or next to a vessel used to retain molten metal. The transfer chamber is in fluid communication with the vessel so molten metal from the vessel can enter the transfer chamber. A powered device, which may be inside of the transfer chamber, moves molten metal upward and out of the transfer chamber and preferably into a structure outside of the vessel, such as another vessel or a launder.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2019Publication date: April 30, 2020Applicant: Molten Metal Equipment Innovations, LLCInventors: Paul V. Cooper, Vincent D. Fontana
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Publication number: 20200130050Abstract: The invention relates to systems for transferring molten metal from one structure to another. Aspects of the invention include a transfer chamber constructed inside of or next to a vessel used to retain molten metal. The transfer chamber is in fluid communication with the vessel so molten metal from the vessel can enter the transfer chamber. A powered device, which may be inside of the transfer chamber, moves molten metal upward and out of the transfer chamber and preferably into a structure outside of the vessel, such as another vessel or a launder.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2019Publication date: April 30, 2020Applicant: Molten Metal Equipment Innovations, LLCInventors: Paul V. Cooper, Vincent D. Fontana
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Publication number: 20200130054Abstract: The invention relates to systems for transferring molten metal from one structure to another. Aspects of the invention include a transfer chamber constructed inside of or next to a vessel used to retain molten metal. The transfer chamber is in fluid communication with the vessel so molten metal from the vessel can enter the transfer chamber. A powered device, which may be inside of the transfer chamber, moves molten metal upward and out of the transfer chamber and preferably into a structure outside of the vessel, such as another vessel or a launder.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2019Publication date: April 30, 2020Applicant: Molten Metal Equipment Innovations, LLCInventors: Paul V. Cooper, Vincent D. Fontana
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Patent number: 10562097Abstract: The invention relates to systems for transferring molten metal from one structure to another. Aspects of the invention include a transfer chamber constructed inside of or next to a vessel used to retain molten metal. The transfer chamber is in fluid communication with the vessel so molten metal from the vessel can enter the transfer chamber. A powered device, which may be inside of the transfer chamber, moves molten metal upward and out of the transfer chamber and preferably into a structure outside of the vessel, such as another vessel or a launder.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2017Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: Molten Metal Equipment Innovations, LLCInventors: Paul V. Cooper, Vincent D. Fontana
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Patent number: 10195664Abstract: Aspects of the invention relate to a rotor for transferring molten metal. A powered device, such as a molten metal pump, which may be inside of a transfer chamber, includes a multi-stage rotor to move molten metal within a vessel. The molten metal may be moved out of the vessel and into another structure, which could be another vessel or a launder. The multi-stage rotor may have multiple blades with each blade having multiple surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2017Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: Molten Metal Equipment Innovations, LLCInventors: Paul V. Cooper, Vincent D. Fontana
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Patent number: 9982945Abstract: The invention relates to systems for transferring molten metal from one structure to another. Aspects of the invention include a transfer chamber constructed inside of or next to a vessel used to retain molten metal. The transfer chamber is in fluid communication with the vessel so molten metal from the vessel can enter the transfer chamber. A powered device, which may be inside of the transfer chamber, moves molten metal upward and out of the transfer chamber and preferably into a structure outside of the vessel, such as another vessel or a launder.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2016Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: Molten Metal Equipment Innovations, LLCInventors: Paul V. Cooper, Vincent D. Fontana
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Publication number: 20180111189Abstract: The invention relates to systems for transferring molten metal from one structure to another. Aspects of the invention include a transfer chamber constructed inside of or next to a vessel used to retain molten metal. The transfer chamber is in fluid communication with the vessel so molten metal from the vessel can enter the transfer chamber. A powered device, which may be inside of the transfer chamber, moves molten metal upward and out of the transfer chamber and preferably into a structure outside of the vessel, such as another vessel or a launder.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2017Publication date: April 26, 2018Inventors: Paul V. Cooper, Vincent D. Fontana
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Patent number: 9925587Abstract: The invention relates to systems for transferring molten metal from one structure to another. Aspects of the invention include a transfer chamber constructed inside of or next to a vessel used to retain molten metal. The transfer chamber is in fluid communication with the vessel so molten metal from the vessel can enter the transfer chamber. A powered device, which may be inside of the transfer chamber, moves molten metal upward and out of the transfer chamber and preferably into a structure outside of the vessel, such as another vessel or a launder.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2015Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: Molten Metal Equipment Innovations, LLCInventors: Paul V. Cooper, Vincent D. Fontana
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Patent number: 9862026Abstract: The invention relates to a method for forming a transfer chamber inside a cavity of, or next to, a vessel used to retain molten metal. A form is positioned in or next to the vessel, wherein the form defines the transfer chamber. Refractory material is placed into the form, and an opening is left beneath the transfer chamber wherein molten metal can flow into the opening. The transfer chamber is formed such that at least one chamber wall of the transfer chamber is part of at least one outer wall of the vessel, and at least one chamber wall is inside the vessel cavity and is not an outer wall of the vessel. The transfer chamber is formed with an uptake section, a top surface with an opening, and an outlet. The method may also include placing brackets into position and positioning a molten metal pump in the transfer chamber.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2015Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: Molten Metal Equipment Innovations, LLCInventors: Paul V. Cooper, Vincent D. Fontana
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Patent number: 9855600Abstract: The invention relates to systems for transferring molten metal from one structure to another. Aspects of the invention include a transfer chamber constructed inside of or next to a vessel used to retain molten metal. The transfer chamber is in fluid communication with the vessel so molten metal from the vessel can enter the transfer chamber. A powered device, which may be inside of the transfer chamber, moves molten metal upward and out of the transfer chamber and preferably into a structure outside of the vessel, such as another vessel or a launder.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2015Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: Molten Metal Equipment Innovations, LLCInventors: Paul V. Cooper, Vincent D. Fontana
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Publication number: 20170167793Abstract: Aspects of the invention relate to systems and devices for transferring molten metal. A powered device, such as a molten metal pump, which may be inside of a transfer chamber, includes a multi-stage rotor to move molten metal within a vessel. The molten metal may be moved out of the vessel and into another structure, which could be another vessel or a launder.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2017Publication date: June 15, 2017Inventors: Paul V. Cooper, Vincent D. Fontana