Slide Closure For Vessel Containing Molten Metal

Patent No. EP3986642 (titled "Slide Closure For Vessel Containing Molten Metal") was filed by Vesuvius Group on Jun 16, 2020. The application was issued on Aug 9, 2023.

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EP3986642

VESUVIUS GROUP
Application Number
EP20732234A
Filing Date
Jun 16, 2020
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Jul 7, 2023
Publication Date
Aug 9, 2023