Patent ID: 8075747

Claim:
A system comprising: (a) a container, wherein the container comprises: (i) a body, wherein the body is adapted to contain molten metal; and (ii) a spout comprising a base portion, a tip portion, and a passageway connecting the base portion to the tip portion; wherein the base portion is connected to the body of the container; wherein the tip portion is adapted to engage a molten liquid of an electrolysis cell; wherein the molten liquid of the electrolysis cell may pass into the body of the container via the passageway; and wherein the molten liquid of the electrolysis cell comprises molten metal and electrolyte; and (b) an electrical source coupled to the container, wherein the electrical source is configured to provide complementary current to the spout of the container, wherein the complementary current creates a complementary electromagnetic field at least proximal the tip portion of the spout, wherein when the spout is receiving the complementary current and when the spout is in liquid communication with the molten liquid of the electrolysis cell, the complementary electromagnetic field of the complementary current at least partially assists to increase the flow of molten metal into the spout of the container.