Patents by Inventor Kenneth G. Politowicz

Kenneth G. Politowicz 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 operating an electrode graphitization furnace
    Patent number: 5117439
    Abstract: The electric furnace operating cycle time is substantially reduced by directing water into the porous pack of carbonaceous material surrounding the electrodes at a water rate adjusted to maximize vaporization of water into steam within the porous pack while allowing the steam to escape without contacting the electrodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1992
    Assignee: Ucar Carbon Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Frank J. Dagata, Kenneth G. Politowicz