Patents by Inventor Steven C. Garcia

Steven C. Garcia 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).

  • Gravity-driven flow rack assemblies
    Patent number: 11987459
    Abstract: A method of transporting a vehicle engine wire harness from a component preparation location to a component pick location is provided. The method includes placing the vehicle engine wire harness on a hook of a component hanger. The component hanger with vehicle engine wire harness is directed along a supply track assembly through a heated enclosure to the component pick location at a vehicle assembly line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Lloyd R. Holland, Bradley J. Garcia, Scottie L. Foster, Michael C. Greenlee, Eric F. Cornett, Randall L. Johnson, Michael P. Meyer, Steven R. Johnson
  • Phosphate rock benefication
    Patent number: 5221466
    Abstract: This invention provides an improved method for the rougher flotation of phosphate ore using sodium carbonate to control the pH at about 9.6-10.5. The method facilitates improved recovery of phosphate from its ore; in addition the Bone Phosphate of Lime (BPL) of the phosphate concentrate increases, which provides further advantages in that subsequent steps are improved by virtue of receiving a feed of greater purity. There are also certain environmental advantages obtained when ammonia is replaced with sodium carbonate and the operational safety of the flotation system is enhanced when ammonia is replaced with sodium carbonate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1993
    Assignee: Freeport-McMoRan Resource Partners, Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Steven C. Garcia, Charles T. Staniek