Patents by Inventor Frank L. Landon

Frank L. Landon 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 sequentially charging batteries in situ
    Patent number: 6198251
    Abstract: A plurality of batteries located in battery-operated devices by a charger through a distributor where there is no communication between the distributor and the batteries in the battery operated devices are charged in automated sequence in situ by a charger through a distributor where there is no communication between the distributor and the batteries, preferably using pulsed charge technology. In preferred embodiments the pulsed charge technology includes both forward and reverse pulses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2001
    Assignee: Fluor Corporation
    Inventor: Frank L. Landon
  • Apparatus and methods for manufacturing electrodes
    Patent number: 5932988
    Abstract: Electrodes are cured through application of modulated electrical signals. In preferred embodiments the signal comprises pulsed currents, and in particularly preferred embodiments the signal comprises a train of both forward and reversed pulses, with modulation of the duty cycle by pulse width modulation during the curing process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 3, 1999
    Assignee: Fluor Corporation
    Inventors: Frank L. Landon, Edward K. Merewether, Christopher J. Obaditch, James K. Clark
  • Delayed coker drumhead handling apparatus
    Patent number: 5336375
    Abstract: A delayed coker drumhead handling apparatus, which includes remotely operable trammel pivot apparatus to open and close the coke drum by moving the drumhead downwardly and laterally, such that the apparatus is especially suitable for use in areas of restricted clearance to the operating deck or otherwise confined space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 9, 1994
    Assignee: Fluor Corporation
    Inventors: Harvey A. Wallskog, Frank L. Landon, William R. Ruble