Patents by Inventor Ben R. Cave

Ben R. Cave 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 and composition for fluidization of accumulated pit scrap in soaking pits
    Patent number: 4511124
    Abstract: A composition for use in fluidizing accumulated pit scrap in ingot soaking pits is provided which contains from about 38 to about 56 wt. % SiO.sub.2, from about 2 to about 4 wt. % C, and from about 38 to about 56 wt. % FeO. A method is also provided according to which an effective amount of the above composition is added to the pit and the pit maintained at a temperature and for a time sufficient to fluidize the accumulated pit scrap. The fluidized pit scrap is then removed by drainage or mechanical means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1983
    Date of Patent: April 16, 1985
    Assignee: Lone Star Steel Company
    Inventors: Charles D. Roberts, Ben R. Cave