Patents by Inventor Kent S. Murray

Kent S. Murray 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 of calculating environment risk of a chemical in soil
    Publication number: 20090222217
    Abstract: A method of calculating a soil contaminant risk factor for a chemical released into the environment is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2008
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Inventors: Daniel T. Rogers, Martin M. Kaufman, Kent S. Murray
  • Coke drum drill stem alignment device
    Patent number: 5022799
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for alignment and mounting in position of a drill stem provided at one end with a cutting tool for use in removing coke from a coke drum. The drill stem is provided in the vicinity of the cutting tool with a drill stem guide carried on a slidably mounted plate. A flange on the drill stem is provided to prevent movement of the plate below a particular point. In a preferred embodiment, automatic clamping means are provided to attach the plate to an end flange on the coke drum when the drill stem guide has been lowered into the coke drum a sufficient distance so that the flange on the drill stem is disengaged from direct or indirect contact with the plate and/or connecting elements of the clamping means provided on an upper surface of the plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 11, 1991
    Assignee: Atlantic Richfield Company
    Inventors: Daniel L. Torres, Timothy J. Murphy, Guy A. Maakad, Jeffrey R. Roberts, Kent S. Murray