Title of Invention

"PROCESS OF MAKING GRAPHITE ARICLES"

Abstract A process for preparing a graphite article, the process comprising: (a) mixing (i) a particulate fraction comprising at least about 35 weight percent coke, coal or mixtures thereof having a diameter such that a major fraction passes through a 25 mm mesh screen but not a 0.25 mm mesh screen, (ii) a pitch binder and (iii) carbon fibers, to form a stock blend; (b) extruding the stock blend to form a green stock; (c) baking the green stock to form a carbonized stock; and (d) graphitizing the carbonized stock by maintaining the carbonized stock at a temperature of at least 2500 degree C, wherein the fibres are added to the stock blend after mixing has begun.
Full Text The present invention relates to a process for preparing a graphite article.
The present invention relates to graphite articles, and a process for preparing the inventive graphite articles. More particularly, the invention concerns articles such as graphite electrodes or cathodes formed by processing a blend of (i) a particulate fraction comprising at least about 35 weight percent calcined coke and (ii) pitch, where the blend further includes smal particle size filler, carbon fibers, or combinations thereof. Background Art
Graphite electrodes are used in the steel industry to melt the metals and other ingredients used to form steel in electrothermal furnaces. The heat needed to melt metals is generated by passing current through a plurality of electrodes, usually three, and forming an arc between the electrodes and the metal. Electrical currents in excess of 100,000 amperes are often used, The resulting high temperature melts the metals and other ingredients, generally, the electrodes used in steel furnaces each consist of electrode columns, that is, a series of individual electrodes joined to form a single column. In this way, as electrodes are depleted during the thermal process, replacement electrodes can be joined to the column to maintain the length of the column extending into the furnace.
Generally, electrodes are joined into columns via a pin (sometimes referred to as a nipple) that functions to join the ends of adjoining electrodes. Typically, the pin takes the form of opposed male threaded sections, with at least one end of the electrodes comprising female threaded sections capable of mating with the male threaded section of the pin. Thus, when each of the opposing male threaded sections of a pin are threaded into female threaded Sections in the ends of two electrodes, those electrodes become joined into an electrode column. Commonly, the joined ends of the adjoining electrodes, and the pin there between, are referred to in the art as a joint.
Given the extreme thermal stress that the electrode and the joint (and indeed the electrode column as a whole) undergoes, mechanical/thermal factors such as strength, thermal expansion, and crack resistance must be carefully balanced to avoid damage or destruction of the electrode column or individual electrodes. For instance, longitudinal {is., along the length of the electrode/electrode column) thermal expansion of the electrodes, especially at a rate different than that of the pin, cart force the joint apart, reducing effectiveness of the electrode column in conducting the electrical current. A certain amount of transverse (ie., across the diameter of the electrode/electrode column) thermal expansion of the electrode in excess of that of the pin may be desirable to form a firm connection between pin and electrode; however, if the transverse thermal expansion of the electrode greatly exceeds that of the pin, damage to the electrode or separation of the joint may result. Again, this can. result in reduced effectiveness of the electrode column, or even destruction of the column if the damage is so severe that the electrode column fails at the joint section. Thus, control of the thermal expansion of electrode, in both the longitudinal and transverse directions, is of paramount importance.
As a consequence, if the pin can be eliminated from the electrode/electrode column system, the need to balance the thermal expansion of the different system components (i.e., pin and electrode) is reduced. Prior attempts to eliminate the pin have been attempted, where a threaded electrode end or other electrode mating means have been employed. Industry acceptance has lagged, however, since it is felt that the strength of the graphite is not sufficient to maintain the integrity of the electrode column without a pin. Regardless of whether the pin is eliminated or not, increased graphite electrode strength and toughness (which can be defined as resistance to cracking) and reduction of brittleness (which can he defined as the rate of propagation of cracks) is desired in order to extend electrode life.
Similarly, in the case of graphite cathodes (utilized in the aluminum smelting industry) and other synthetic graphite artifacts, increased strength and toughness will result in longer life and improved usability.
There have been references to the use of mesophase pitch-based
carbon fibers to improve specific properties of bulk graphite products
such as electrodes. For instance. Singer, in U.S. Pat. No. 4,005,183,
describes the production of mesophase pitch-based fibers and states that,
because of their low electrical resistivity, these fibers can be employed as
filler material in the production of graphite electrodes. In British Patent
1,526,809 to Lewis and Singer, 50% to 80% by weight of carbon fibers are
added to 20% to 50% by weight of pitch binder and then extruded to form
a carbon artifact that can be graphitized. The residting article exhibits
relatively low longitudinal thermal expansion.
In U.S. Pat. No. 4,998,709, Griffin et al. attempt to address the problems caused by excessive longitudinal thermal expansion of electrode pins by preparing a graphite nipple (i.e., pin) with mesophase pitch-based carbon fibers included in the extrusion blend. The carbon fibers used by Griffin et al. have a Young's modulus of greater than 55 x 106 pound-forces per square inch (psi), and are present in the blend at about 8 to 20 weight percent. The blend is extruded, baked, and then graphitized for from about 5 to 14 days to produce the nipple. Although nipples produced by the Griffin et al. process show a decrease in the coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) in the longitudinal direction, they also show an undesirable increase in CTE in the transverse direction, an increase in electrical resistivity and a decrease in the modulus of rupture. In addition, the graphitizing time is extremely long compared with times that would be advantageous for commercial production.
In an improved process ibr preparing connecting pins containing fibers, Shao et al. teach the inclusion of carbon fibers derived from mesophase pitch in the calcined coke/pitch blend, in U.S. Pat. No. 6,280,663. The resulting pins exhibit reduced longitudinal CTE without requiring commercially disadvantageous graphitizing time. However, even such improved pins as produced by the Shao et al. process do not eliminate the need for electrodes with unproved strength; additionally, if pins could be eliminated altogether, the savings and efficiency gains would be extremely beneficiai.
"What is desired, therefore, is a graphite article having reduced CTE in the longitudinal direction as compared with art-conventional
graphite articles, without sacaificing transverse CTE or resistivity and modulus of rupture. Moreover, graphite articles having increased strength and toughness, especially increased strength and toughness sufficient to permit mating of electrodes without the use of a pin, are also desired. It is also highly desirable to achieve these property benefits without using high quantities of expensive materials. Disclosure of the Invention
It is an aspect of the present invention to provide a process for prep aring graphite articles.
It is another aspect of the present; invention to provide a process for preparing graphite articles, such as graphite electrodes or graphite cathodes, having reduced longitudinal coefficient of thermal expansion and improved resistance to cracking and fracture as compared to art-conventional graphite articles.
It is yet another aspect of the present invention to provide a process for preparing graphite articles, the articles having reduced longitudinal coefficient of thermal expansion as compared to art-conventional articles, without substantial sacrifice of transverse CTE or resistivity while also increasing the modulus of rupture.
Still another aspect of the present invention is a graphite article, such as a graphite electrode or graphite cathode, having reduced longitudinal coefficient of thermal expansion and improved resistance to cracking and fracture as compared to art-conventional graphite articles especially without substantial sacrifice of transverse CTE or resistivity while also increasing the modulus of rupture.
These aspects and others that will become apparent to the artisan upon review of the following description can be accomplished by providing a process for preparing graphite articles, the process including employing a particulate fraction comprising at least about 35 weight percent, and more preferably at least about 50 weight percent, most preferably at least about 70 weight percent, coke, coal or combinations thereof having a diameter such that a major fraction of it passes through a 0.25 mm to 25 mm mesh Screen. Calcined coke is most commonly employed in the particulate fraction. The particulate fraction is mixed with a liquid or solid pitch binder, to form a stock blend; the stock blend
is extruded to form a green stack; the green stock is baked to form a carbonized stock; and the corbonized stock is graphitized by heating it to a temperature of at least about 2500 degree C and maintaining it at that temperature for a suitable time. The stock blend further comprises one or both of carbon fibers (advantageously added after mixing of the particulate fi:action and pitch has begun) and small particle size filler (advantageously added as part the particulate firaction).
In the inventive process the carbon fibers (when used) are preferably present at a level of about 0.5 to about 6 parts by weight of carbon fibers per 100 parts by weight of calcined coke, or at about 0.4% to about 5.5% by weight of the total mix components (excluding binder). The preferred fibers have an average diameter of about 6 to about 15 microns, and a length of preferably about 4 mm to about 25 mm, and most preferably less than about 32 mm. The carbon fibers used in the inventive process should preferably have a tensile strength of at least about 150,000 psi. Most advantageously, the carbon fibers are added to the stock blend as bundles, each bundle containing from about 2000 to about 20,000 fibers.
Preferably, as noted above, the fibers are added after mixing of the particulate fraction and pitch has already begun. Indeed, in a more preferred embodiment, the fibers are added after at least about half the mix cycle has been completed, most preferably after at least about three-quarters of the mix cycle has been completed. For instance, if the mixing of the particulate firaction and pitch takes two hours (i.e., a mix cycle is two hours), the fibers should be added after one hour, or even ninety minutes, of mixing. Adding the fibers after the mixing has begun will help preserve fiber length (which can be reduced during the mixing process) and thereby the beneficial effects of the inclusion of fibers, which are believed to be directly related to fiber length.
As noted above, the particulate fraction can include small particle size filler (smaU is used herein as compared to the particle size of the calcined coke, which generally has a diameter such that a major firaction of it passes through a 25 mm mesh screen but not a 0.25 mm mesh screen, and as compared to the fillers conventionally employed). More specifically, the small partile size filler comprises at least about 75%
coke powder, by which is meant coke having a diameter such that at least about 70% and more advantageously up to about 90%, will pass through a 200 Tyler mesh screen, equivalent to 74 microns.
The small particle size filler can further comprise at least about 0.5% and up to about 25% of other additives like a puffing inhibitor such as iron oxide. Again, the additive should also be employed at a particle size smaller than that conventionally used. For instance, when iron oxide is included, the average diameter of the iron oxide particles should be such that they are smaller than about 10 microns. Another additional additive which can be employed is petroleum coke powder, having an average diameter such that they are smaller than about 10 microns, added to fill porosity of the article and thus enable better control of the amount of pitch binder used.
- The small particle size filler should comprise at least about 30%, and as high as about 50% or even 65% of the particulate fraction.
The baking of the green stock preferably takes place at a temperature of up to about 700 to about 1000 degree C in a non-oxidizing or reducing environment, and graphitization is preferably at a temperature of from about 2500 to about 3400 degree C. Best Mode for Carrying Our the Invention
As noted above, graphite articles (graphite articles is used herein to include at least graphite electrodes and cathodes) could be fabricated by first combining a particulate fraction comprising calcined coke (when the graphite article to be produced is a graphite electrode), pitch and mesophase pitch or PAN-based carbon fibers into an stock blend. More specifically, crushed, sized and milled calcined petroleum coke is mixed with a coal-tar pitch binder to form the blend. The particle size of the calcined coke is selected acc0rding to the end use of the article, and is within the skill in the art. Generally, in graphite electrodes for use in processing steel, particles up to about 25 millimeters (mm) in average diameter are employed In the blend. The particulate fraction preferable includes a small particle size filler comprising coke powder. Other additives that may be incorporated into the small particle size filler include iron oxides to inhibit puffing (caused by release of sulfur from its
bond with carbon inside the coke particles), coke powder and oils or other lubricants to facilitate extrusion of the blend.
When the graphite article is to be produced, the partictdate
fraction can comprise other than calcined coke as the "large" particle
fraction. For instance, when the article is a graphite (by which term is
included semi-graphitic) cathode the coke employed can be calcined coke,
or petroleum coke, coal derived coke, and combinations of these cokes.
The manufacture of the cathode may also include calcined anthracite coal
instead of the coke or along with the coke.
Also included in the blend are mesophase pitch-based carbon fibers or fibers derived from PAN (polyacryionitrile), added after mixing of the stock has already begun. The fibers used should advantageously have a Young's modulus (after carbonization) of about 15 x 106 psi to about 40 x 106 psi. They preferably have an average diameter of about 6 to about 15 microns a tensile strength of about 200 x l03 psi to about 400 x 103 psi, and are preferably about 4 mm to about 32 mm in length on average. Suitable lengths of fiber include an average length of about 6 mm or less, about 12 mm or less, about 18 mm or less, or about 25 mm or less. It is also preferred that the carbon fibers are not longer than the biggest coke particle. Most advantageously, the fibers are added to the blend as bundles containing between about 2000 and about 20,000 fibers per ' bundle, compacted with the use of a sizing.
As noted, the carbon fibers to be included in the blend are based on mesophase pitch or PAN. Mesophase pitch fibers are produced from pitch that has been at least partially transformed to a liquid crystal, or so-called mesophase, state. Mesophase pitch can be prepared from feedstocks such as heavy aromatic petroleum streams, ethylene cracker tars, coal derivatives, petroleum thermal tars, fluid cracker residues and pressure treated aromatic distillates having a boiling range from 340 degree C to about 525 degree C. The production of mesophase pitch is described in, for example, U.S. Pat, No. 4,017,327 to Lewis et al., the disclosure of wliich is incorporated herein by reference. Typically, mesophase pitch is formed by heating the feedstock in a chemically inert atmosphere (such as nitrogen, argon, helium or the hke) to a temperature of about 350 degree C to 500 degree C. A chemically inert
gas can be bubbled through the feedstock during heating to facilitate the formation of mesophase pitch. For preparation of carbon fibers, the mesophase pitch should have a softening point, that is, the point at which the mesophase pitch begins to deform, of less than about 400 degree C and usually less than about 350 degree C. If the pitch has a higher softening point, formation of carbon fibers having the desired physical properties is difficult.
Once the mesophase pitch is prepared, it is spun into filaments of the desired diameter, by known processes such as by melt spinning, centrifugal spinning, blow spinning or other processes 'which will be familiar to the skilled artisan. Spinning produces carbon fibers suitable for use in preparing the electrode of the present invention. The filaments are then thermoset at a temperature no higher than the softening point of the pitch (but usually above 250 degree C) for about 5 to 60 minutes, then further treated at extremely high temperatures, on the order of up to about 1000 degree C and higher, and in some cases as high as about 3000 degree C, more typically about 1500 degree C to 1700 degree C, to carbonize the fibers. The carbonization process takes place in an inert atmosphere, such as argon gas, for at least about 0.5 minutes. Most commonly, carbonization uses residence times of between about 1 and 25 minutes. The fibers are then cut to length and formed into bundles. Such fibers, bundled as described, are commercially available from, for instance, Cytec Industries Inc. of West Paterson, New Jersey and Mitsubishi Chemical Functional Products Inc. of Tokyo, Japan.
One method of making the PAN fibers comprises spinning the fibers from a solution of polyasrylonitrile. The fibers are then stabilized in the same manner as are the mesophase pitch-based fibers. The production of PAN fibers is described, for instance, by Dan D. Edie and John J. McHugh in "High Performance Carbon Fibers" at pages 119-138 of Carbon Materials for Advanced Technologies, 1st Ed., Elsevier Science Ltd. 1999, the disclosinre of which is incorporated herein by reference.
The carbon fibers are preferably included in the stock blend at a level of about 0.5 to about 6 parts by weight of carbon fibers per 100 parts by weight of calcined coke. Most preferably, the fibers are present at a level of about 1.25 to about 6 parts by weight fibers per 100 parts by
weight of coke. In terms of the blend as a whole (excluding binder), the carbon fibers are incorporated at a level of about 1% to about 5.5% by weight, more preferably about 1,5% to up to about 5.5%, even more preferably, about 5.0% or less.
After the blend of particulate firaction, pitch binder, carbon fibers, etc. is prepared, the body is formed (or shaped) by extrusion though a die or molded in conventional forming molds to form what is referred to as a green stock. The forming, whether through extrusion or molding, is conducted at a temperature close to the softening point of the pitch, usually about 100 degree C or higher. Although the die or mold can form the article in substantially final form and size, machining of the finished article is usually needed, at the very least to provide structure such as threads. The size of the green stock can vary; for electrodes the diameter can vary between about 220 mm and 700 mm. With respect to cathodes, a rectangular cross-section may be employed.
After extrusion, the green stock is heat treated by baking at a temperature of between about 700 degree C and about 1100 degree C, more preferably between about 800 degree C and about 1000 degree C, to carbonize the pitch binder to solid pitch coke, to give the article permanency of form, high mechanical strength, good thermal conductivity, and comparatively low electrical resistance, and thus form a carbonized stock. The green stock is baked in the relative absence of air to avoid oxidation. Baking should be carried out at a rate of about 1 degree C to about 5 degree C rise per hour to the final temperature. After baking, the carbonized stock may be impregnated one or more times with coal tar or petroletun pitch, or other types of pitches or resins known in the industry, to deposit additional coke in any open pores of the stock. Each impregnation is then followed by an additional baking step.
After baking, the carbonized stock, is then graphitized. Graphitization is by heat treatment at a final temperature of between about 2500 degree C to about 3400 degree C for a time sufficient to cause the carbon atoms in the coke and pitch coke binder to transform from a poorly ordered state into the crystalline structure of graphite. Advantageously, graphitization is performed by maintaining the carbonized stock at a temperature of at least about 2700 degree C, and
more advantageously at a temperature of between about 2700 degree C and about 3200 degree C At these high temperatures, elements other than carbon are volatilized and escape as vapors. The time required for maintenance at the graphitization temperature using the process of the present invention is no more than about! 18 hours, indeed, no more than about 12 hours. Preferably, graphitization is for about 1.5 to about 8 hours.
As noted, once graphitization is completed, the finished article can be cut to size and then machined or otherwise formed into its final configuration. The articles prepared in accordance with the present invention exhibit a substrantial reduction in longitudinal CTE as compared with articles prepared by conventionally process. The articles an increase in fiexural strength (i.e., modulus of rupture) and an increase in Young's modulus, without a concomitant significant increase in transverse CTE or specific resistance, without the requirement of commercially disadvantageous graphitization times. In addition, an increased resistance to cracking or fracture as indicated by decreased brittleness and increased toughness is also observed.
The following examples are presented to farther illustrate and
explain the present invention and should not be viewed as limiting in
any regard. Unless otheirwise indicated, all parts and percentages are by
weight, and are based on the weight of the product at the particular
stage in processing indicated.
EXAMPLE 1
A graphite electrode trial was conducted with additions of fibers from Mitsubishi Chemical (mesophase pitch fibers, 18 mm long chopped bundles), Cytec (mesophase pitch fibers, 6 mm and 25 mm long chopped bundles), and Zoltek (PAN based fibers, 25 mm long chopped bundles). The concentration of the fiber bundles in the mix (excluding binder) was between about 2.5 to about 5 weight percent. The stocks were prepared in a paddle arm, cylinder mixer, cooled, and extruded to about 150 mm x about 330 mm long electrodes. The electrodes were processed as described above. The physical properties of the electrodes with fibers are compared to those of control electrodes (no fibers) below.
TABLET
Properties of Cylinder Mixed Electrodes With Fiber Additions
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EXAMPLE 2
A Second graphite electrode trial was conducted with additions of fibers from Mitsubishi Chemical (mesophase pitch fibers, 30 mm long chopped biindles), Zoltek (PAN based fibers, 51 mm long chopped bundles), Cytec (mesophase pitch fibers, 6 mm and 25 mm long chopped bundles), and ConocoPhillips (mesophase pitch fibers, 25 mm long chopped mat). Addition levels of the fiber bundles was about 1.5 and about 3 weight percent. The stocks were prepared in a double arm, Sigma blade mixer, cooled, and extruded to about 150 mm x about 330 mm long electrodes. The electrodes were processed as described above. The physical properties of the electrodes with fibers are compared to those of control electrodes (no fibers) below.
TABLE E
Properties of Sigma Mixed Electrodes With Fiber Additions

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A third graphite electrode trial, was conducted with additions of the fibers from Mitsubishi Ghemical only (mesophase pitch fibers, 6 mm long chopped bundles), the same fibers as used in U.S. Patent 6,280,663. Addition levels were 2, 4, and 6 weight percent. The stocks were again prepared in the paddle arm, cylinder mixer, cooled, and extruded to 150 mm X 330 mm long electrodes. The electrodes were processed as described above. The physical properties of the electrodes with fibers are compared to those of control electrodes (no fibers) below.
TABLE (Table Removed)


Properties of Clflinder Mixed Electrodes With Fiber Additions
Properties of Cylinder Mixed Electrodes With Fiber Additions

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EXAMPLE 4
A fourth graphite electroda trial was conducted with additions of the fibers from Mitsubishi Chemical (mesophase pitch fibers, 6 mm and 25 mm long chopped bundles) Addition level was 5%. The stocks were prepared in the Sigma mixer, cooled, and extruded to 150 mm x 330 mm long electrodes. The filler size (coke powder and iron oxide) was either standard or fine (coke powdet 55% finder than 74 microns or 90% finer than 74 microns, iron oxide 5 microns rather than 74 microns, extra coke fines (1-10 microns) added,to the batch). Also, some of the batches were prepared with the fibers added after 50 minutes of the 70 minute heating/mixing cycle rather than at the beginning. The electrodes were processed as described above The physical properties of the electrodes with fibers are compared to those of control electrodes (no fibers, either standard size or fine filler) below.
TABLE IV
Properties of Sigma IBxed Electrodes With Fine Fillers and Fiber Additions
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The disclosures of all cited patents and publications referred to in this application are incorporated herein by reference.
The above description is intended to enable the person skilled in the art to practice the invention It is not intended to detail all of the possible variations and modifications that will become apparent to the skilled worker upon reading the description. It is intended, however, that all such modifications and variations be included within the scope of the invention that is defined by the following claims. The claims are intended to cover the indicated elements and steps in any arrangement or sequence that is effective to meet the objectives intended for the invention, unless the context specifically indicates the contrary.




We claim:
1. A process for preparing a graphite article, the process comprising:
(a) mixing (i) a particulate fraction comprising at least 35 weight
percent coke, coal or mixtures thereof having a
diameter such that a major fraction passes through a 25 mm mesh screen but and up to 65% of a filler comprising at least 75% coke having a diameter such that at least 70% will pass through a 200 Tyler mesh screen and, (ii) a pitch binder, to form a stock blend;
(b) extruding the stock blend to form a green stock;
(c ) baking the green stock to form a carbonized stock; and
(d) graphitizing the carbonized stock by maintaining the
carbonized stock at a temperature of between 2500 to 3400
degrees resulting in graphite electrode.
2. The process as claimed in claim 1, wherein the coke in the filler has a diameter such that a.t least 90% will pass through a 200 Tyler mesh screen.
3. The process as claimed in claim 1, wherein the filler comprises between 0.5% and 25% of additives.
4. The process as claimed in claim 3, wherein the additives comprise iron oxide having an average particle diameter such that they are smaller than 10 microns, petroleum coke having an average particle diameter such that they are smaller than 10 microns, and combinations thereof.
5. The process as claimed in claim 1, wherein the particulate fraction comprises at least 50 weight percent coke, coal or mixtures thereof
having a diameter such that a major fraction passes through a 25 mm mesh screen but not a 0.25mm mesh screen.
6. The process as claimed in claim 1, wherein the stock blend further
comprises carbon fibers.
7. The process as claimed in claim 6, wherein the fibers are added to the stock blend iafter mixing has begun.
8. The process as claimed in claim 7, wherein the fibers are added to the stock blend after at least 50% of the mix cycle is completed.
9. The process as claimed in claim 8, wherein the fibers are added to the stock blend after at least 75% of the mix cycle is completed.
10. The process as claimed in claim 6, wherein the fibers have an average length of no more than 32 mm.
11. The process as claimed in claim 6, wherein the carbon fibers are present at a level of 0.5 to 6 parts by weight of carbon fibers per 100 parts by weight of calcined coke.
12. The process as claimed in claim 10, wherein the carbon fibers have a tensie strength of at least 150, 000 psi.
13. The process as claimed in claim 10, wherein the carbon fibers have a Young's modulus of 15 x 106 psi.
14. The process as claimed in claim l0, wherein the carbon fibers have an average diameter of 6 microns to 15 microns.
15. The process as claimed in claim 1, wherein the particulate fraction comprises materials selected from the group consisting of calcined coke, petroleum coke, coal derived coke, calcined anthracite coal or mixtures thereof.

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Patent Number 243261
Indian Patent Application Number 452/DELNP/2005
PG Journal Number 41/2010
Publication Date 08-Oct-2010
Grant Date 30-Sep-2010
Date of Filing 07-Feb-2005
Name of Patentee UCAR CARBON COMPANY, INC.
Applicant Address 12900 SNOW ROAD, PARMA, OH 44130, U.S.A.
Inventors:
# Inventor's Name Inventor's Address
1 JAMES WILLIAM KORTOVICH 10325 JUNIPER COURT, STRONGSVILLE, OH 44136, U.S.A.
2 RICHARD LIICHANG SHAO 12731 NORTH STAR DRIVE, NORTH ROYALTON, OH 44133, USA.
3 DAI HUANG 232 SEIBERLING DRIVE, SAGAMORE HILLS, OH 44067, USA.
4 IRWIN CHARLES LEWIS 17100 VALLEY CREEK DRIVE, STRONGSVILLE, OH 44136, USA.
5 RICHARD THOMAS LEWIS 595 MOCK ORANGE CIRCLE, AUBURN, OH 44023, USA.
PCT International Classification Number B29C 47/36
PCT International Application Number PCT/US2003/027155
PCT International Filing date 2003-08-27
PCT Conventions:
# PCT Application Number Date of Convention Priority Country
1 60/406,146 2002-08-27 U.S.A.