Patent ID: 8236235
Filing Date: 2012-08-07
Classification: B65D,C21B,C21C,F27D,Y02P,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A nozzle assembly for discharging a pressurized gas into an interior of a vessel, the nozzle assembly comprising: a mounting member fixedly attachable to a portion of the vessel, the mounting member having a collar and an outer body; a replaceable nozzle, the replaceable nozzle comprising a ceramic portion and a metal collar, the collar being over-molded by the ceramic portion in a manner such that the ceramic portion and the collar are securely locked together, the collar of the replaceable nozzle being releasably attachable to at least a portion of the mounting member from a position interior to the vessel, the replaceable nozzle having a converging gas passageway leading to an outlet port for discharging the pressurized gas into the interior of the vessel, the collar of the replaceable nozzle being releasably attachable to the collar of the mounting member, the outer body of the mounting member surrounding the collar of the replaceable nozzle and a portion of the ceramic portion of the replaceable nozzle; at least one of the mounting member and the replaceable nozzle having an inlet port for receiving the pressurized gas.