Patents by Inventor Barbara J. Byrne

Barbara J. Byrne has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Method for agglomerating powdered coal by compaction
    Patent number: 4681597
    Abstract: In its method aspect, this invention proposes adding water and small quantities of surfactant, such as dioctyl sodium sulfusuccinate, to powdered carboniferous material in a process for pelletizing the powdered material. In its composition of matter aspect, this invention constitutes the pellets of carboniferous material, water, and surfactant formed by the method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1981
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1987
    Inventors: Larry D. Byrne, Barbara J. Byrne