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Transfer Pump Launder System

  • US 20190270134A1
  • Filed: 05/17/2019
  • Published: 09/05/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/15/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A pump configured to be positioned in a vessel that contains molten metal, the pump comprising:

  • (a) a pump base having a pump chamber, wherein the pump base comprises a top surface, and an output port;

    (b) a riser tube having (i) a passage therethrough, (ii) a proximal end having an opening in communication with the passage, the proximal end being connected to the output port, and (iii) a distal end opposite the proximal end, wherein the distal end has an opening in communication with the passage, the distal end having an opening;

    (c) a superstructure above the pump base, the superstructure configured to support the riser tube; and

    (d) a launder having (i) a first end juxtaposed the riser tube, (ii) an open top, and (iii) a bottom having a launder opening;

    wherein the distal end of the riser tube is positioned in the launder opening, and terminates at or above the bottom surface of the launder.

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