Gas burner block for a molten steel vessel cover

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the front of the gas burner block for a molten steel vessel cover of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of the gas burner block for a molten steel vessel cover of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a real elevational view of a gas burner block for a molten steel vessel cover of FIGS. 1 and 2;

FIG. 4 is a side elevational view of the gas burner block for a molten steel vessel cover of FIGS. 1-3 with all remaining sides being identical;

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the rear of the gas burner block for a molten steel vesse, cover of FIGS. 1-4.

The apparatus of the present invention is used for ladles and like containers that carry molten steel and like metals. The block apparatus of this invention receives a gas burner at its front which projects flaming gases through the circular opening shown in FIGS. 1 through 3. This opening extends through the apparatus from its front to its back.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D253529 November 27, 1979 Yandt
D313258 December 25, 1990 Weiland
2062005 November 1936 Heuer
4863146 September 5, 1989 Briemont
4944495 July 31, 1990 Johns et al.
5176876 January 5, 1993 Simko, Jr.
Foreign Patent Documents
0010444 March 1980 EPX
Other references
  • Tundish cover insert--Item No. S000020500084. ISA Manufacturing, Inc., 1789 Schiller St., Portage, Ind. 46368 Depicted on attached copies of photographs.
Patent History
Patent number: D354499
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 8, 1993
Date of Patent: Jan 17, 1995
Assignee: Simko & Sons Industrial Refractories, Inc. (East Chicago, IN)
Inventor: Dan Simko (Hammond, IN)
Primary Examiner: Alan P. Douglas
Assistant Examiner: Antoine D. Davis
Attorney: Richard G. Kinney
Application Number: 0/12,759
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D15/1441