Patents by Inventor John J. Stranahan

John J. Stranahan 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).

  • Smokeless gas flare with specific gravity gas analyzer for reduction of noise
    Patent number: RE31215
    Abstract: A method and at least one gas flare for carrying out or practicing the method are disclosed for smokeless burning of undesired gas. Combined with a steam aspirating gas flare having a steam flow controller responsive to a gas flow detector to provide a combustible material is a specific gravity analyzer for controlling the steam flow controller further in relation to the specific gravity of the gas to be burned for providing a smokeless air-to-gas burning mixture in the flare with less steam usage and reduced noise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 1981
    Date of Patent: April 19, 1983
    Assignee: Texaco Inc.
    Inventors: John J. Stranahan, John C. L. Hollier