Patents by Inventor Thomas G. Strempel

Thomas G. Strempel 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).

  • Application of electroplate to moving metal by belt plating
    Patent number: 4772361
    Abstract: An anodic belt electroplating apparatus utilizes a flexible, electrolyte permeable belt anode with porous outer belt covering that provides flexible operation parameters. The perforate belt anode such as of valve metal in mesh form, has an electrocatalytic coating and an electrolyte-containing wrap for the outer belt covering. Processing parameters can provide desirable electroplate, such as of metal coils electroplated in strip form through an at least substantially flat and horizontal electroplate zone, at highly desirable plating speeds as well as providing careful control over plate composition and deposition thickness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1987
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1988
    Inventors: Terry E. Dorsett, David P. Rininger, Thomas G. Strempel
  • Electrolysis of carbonates to produce hydroxides
    Patent number: 4337126
    Abstract: The invention is directed to an electrolytic process for converting alkali metal carbonates to alkali metal hydroxides at high current efficiencies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1980
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1982
    Assignee: Diamond Shamrock Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas J. Gilligan, III, Thomas G. Strempel, Martin M. Dorio, Andrew D. Babinsky
  • Wafer electrode for an electrolytic cell
    Patent number: 4107022
    Abstract: Disclosed is an improved wafer electrode for use in an electrolytic cell, having an access tube to direct a fluid across the electrode plate or to remove fluid from near the electrode plate within the cell. Cells employing the subject wafer electrode in an electrolytic cell can be used for various electrochemical processes such as for the production of alkali metal carbonates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1977
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1978
    Assignee: Diamond Shamrock Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas G. Strempel, Charles J. Hora
  • Wafer electrode for an electrolytic cell
    Patent number: 4033848
    Abstract: Disclosed is an improved wafer electrode for use in an electrolytic cell, having an access tube to direct a fluid across the electrode plate or to remove fluid from near the electrode plate within the cell. Cells employing the subject wafer electrode in an electrolytic cell can be used for various electrochemical processes such as for the production of alkali metal carbonates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1975
    Date of Patent: July 5, 1977
    Assignee: Diamond Shamrock Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas G. Strempel, Charles J. Hora