Patents by Inventor Ricky L. Shaw

Ricky L. Shaw 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).

  • Patent number: 4586852
    Abstract: An apparatus for controlling the density from a reclamation slurry tank or silo includes apparatus for adding slurry to the tank, an overflow from the tank which communicates with a sump, and reclamation apparatus mounted toward the bottom of the tank. The reclamation apparatus essentially comprises a bell mouthed pipe directed downwardly and exiting horizontally from the tank. The pipe is connected to a pump for removing slurry accumulating at the bottom of the tank. The pipe also includes apparatus for measuring the density and/or flow through the pipe. The density from the tank is controlled by a fluid inlet mounted between the bell mouth and the pump which forces fluid into the pipe in accordance with the measured flow or density as compared to a predetermined flow or density. To facilitate the operation, various fluidizing jets are included around the bell mouth and around the bottom of the tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1984
    Date of Patent: May 6, 1986
    Assignee: Conoco Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald L. Oda, Jeffrey L. Beck, Robert M. Blubaugh, Gary R. Harris, Ricky L. Shaw, Michael P. Evans
  • Patent number: 4502390
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for moving a hose hauler apparatus through an arc includes a pressure plate which is anchored in a manner to secure the pressure plate at a fixed location on the surface of the earth. An elevating apparatus is attached to the pressure plate. The elevating apparatus can be raised or lowered and has a platform on its upper surface. A linkage capture apparatus is attached to the platform. In use the device is inserted under a hose hauler, anchored and the linkage capturing apparatus is raised until the linkage is secured. Several of the devices are placed as required to initiate desired arcuate deviation in the hose hauler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1982
    Date of Patent: March 5, 1985
    Assignee: Conoco Inc.
    Inventor: Ricky L. Shaw