Patents by Inventor Felipe J. Yanes

Felipe J. Yanes 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 the use of heat energy from gasification sources in gypsum board production
    Patent number: 10473397
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved method for using heat energy in a gypsum board plant. More specifically, the method contemplates taking heat from a gasifier, or other alternative heat source, and using it to dry gypsum boards. In order to control humidity levels, this heat is delivered to one or more board dryers via a heat exchanger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: CertainTeed Gypsum, Inc.
    Inventors: John W. College, Felipe J. Yanes, David Corbin
  • Method for the use of heat energy from gasification sources in gypsum board production
    Patent number: 8371038
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved method for using heat energy in a gypsum board plant. More specifically, the method contemplates taking heat from a gasifier, or other alternative heat source, and using it to dry gypsum boards. In order to control humidity levels, this heat is delivered to one or more board dryers via a heat exchanger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: CertainTeed Gypsum, Inc.
    Inventors: John College, Felipe J. Yanes, David Corbin
  • Apparatus and method for the uniform drying of board materials
    Patent number: 7726040
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and method for the uniform drying of boards, such as gypsum wallboards. The apparatus includes a dryer through which a series of boards are conveyed in a side-by-side relationship. While in the dryer, heated air is delivered over the boards via a series of separate air channels. A bypass duct delivers a portion of or a totality of unreheated air to the outermost channels where the cooler air displaces a volume of the warmer air. As a result, the air in the outermost channels is cooler than the air in the interior channels. Air from the outermost channels is then directed over the exposed longitudinal edges of the boards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: CertainTeed Gypsum, Inc.
    Inventor: Felipe J. Yanes
  • Method for the Use of Heat Energy From Gasification Sources in Gypsum Board Production
    Publication number: 20090217546
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved method for using heat energy in a gypsum board plant. More specifically, the method contemplates taking heat from a gasifier, or other alternative heat source, and using it to dry gypsum boards. In order to control humidity levels, this heat is delivered to one or more board dryers via a heat exchanger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Inventors: John College, Felipe J. Yanes, David Corbin
  • Apparatus and method for the uniform drying of board materials
    Publication number: 20080086905
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and method for the uniform drying of boards, such as gypsum wallboards. The apparatus includes a dryer through which a series of boards are conveyed in a side-by-side relationship. While in the dryer, heated air is delivered over the boards via a series of separate air channels. A bypass duct delivers a portion of or a totality of unreheated air to the outermost channels where the cooler air displaces a volume of the warmer air. As a result, the air in the outermost channels is cooler than the air in the interior channels. Air from the outermost channels is then directed over the exposed longitudinal edges of the boards.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2006
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventor: Felipe J. Yanes