Patents Assigned to Centorr/Vacuum Industries, Inc.
  • High-temperature flowable sintering bath and method of using same
    Patent number: 5900208
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for high-temperature precision sintering applications are disclosed wherein a flowable bed of a refractory particulate material is used to support an article during sintering to minimize distortions caused by shrinkage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1999
    Assignee: Centorr/Vacuum Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Dale E. Wittmer, Charles W. Miller
  • High-temperature belt furnace apparatus and method of using same
    Patent number: 5648042
    Abstract: High-temperature belt-type furnace apparatus utilizing a silicon carbide continuous belt design is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 15, 1997
    Assignee: Centorr/Vacuum Industries, Inc
    Inventor: Charles W. Miller, Jr.
  • High temperature transport belt for materials treating furnace
    Patent number: 5363952
    Abstract: In a materials treating furnace, a belt is provided for transporting articles to be treated through a high temperature treatment zone. The belt comprises a succession of interwoven links, each of which is made up of a length of tungsten wire which has been heated and wound around an elliptical mandrel to provide a link which is in the form of a slightly flattened helix having no sharp bends. The interweaving of the helical links provides a large number of interlocking contact points between successive links.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 15, 1994
    Assignee: Centorr/Vacuum Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles W. Miller, Jr., John Currier, Larry Duclos, Thomas Ayer