Patents by Inventor Peter G. Whelan

Peter G. Whelan 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).

  • Burner block assembly and material
    Patent number: 5178921
    Abstract: A lightweight burner block assembly includes (a) a relatively thick exterior shell, the exterior shell comprising a refractory material including fibrous alumina and silica and having an internal bore; and (b) a relatively thin, erosion resistant liner inserted into the internal bore, the liner comprising (i) a fabric matrix of woven ceramic fibers having insulating properties and thermal shock resistance properties and (ii) silicon carbide particles supported by and coating the fabric matrix.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1993
    Assignee: Inland Steel Company
    Inventor: Peter G. Whelan