Patents by Inventor Lamont I. Hoppestad

Lamont I. Hoppestad 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).

  • Vapor generating and recovery method for vapor retention and reuse
    Patent number: 4755261
    Abstract: An apparatus for vaporizing a liquid and condensing the vapor includes at least one chamber in which the liquid is vaporized and in which the vaporized liquid is condensed. The vaporizing chamber contains a heat emitting device providing a surface temperature above the vapor temperature for substantially instantaneously vaporizing the liquid condensate maintaining a predetermined vapor level in the vaporizing chamber, and a heat absorbing device for condensing the vaporized liquid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 5, 1988
    Inventors: James W. McCord, Lamont I. Hoppestad, Michael J. Ruckriegel
  • Article support rack
    Patent number: 4671206
    Abstract: A rack for supporting articles being surface treated includes a device for locating and supporting at least two rows of articles with the articles of one row being in alternating, staggered and partially overlapping relationship with the articles of the other row. Preferably, the article rack is used in high volume manufacturing processes wherein a plurality of articles to be treated are placed on the rack which is immersed in a treating solution. The structure of the rack in combination with solution vibrating means enables the articles to be supported, separated and treated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1985
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1987
    Inventors: Lamont I. Hoppestad, George A. Blanos
  • Article support rack
    Patent number: 4528997
    Abstract: A rack for supporting articles being surface treated includes a device for locating and supporting at least two rows of articles with the articles of one row being in alternating, staggered and partially overlapping relationship with the articles of the other row. Preferably, the article rack is used in high volume manufacturing processes wherein a plurality of articles to be treated are placed on the rack which is immersed in a treating solution. The structure of the rack in combination with solution vibrating means enables the articles to be supported, separated and treated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1983
    Date of Patent: July 16, 1985
    Assignee: Corpane Industries
    Inventors: Lamont I. Hoppestad, George A. Blanos