Patents Assigned to Ingersoll-Rand Research Inc.
  • Methods for converting coal to a plastic-like condition and feeding same to a receiver
    Patent number: 4106997
    Abstract: The invention comprises methods for converting a supply of solid, naturally occurring coal and like hydrocarbon material to a plastic-like condition solely by the application of heat, and without employing any extraneous additives, and conducting the plastic-like conditioned material to a pressurized receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1977
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1978
    Assignee: Ingersoll-Rand Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Kevorkian, Francis J. Cumings
  • Methods for molding coal and like material
    Patent number: 4004893
    Abstract: Method for molding coal and like material, wherein the material is converted solely by heat to plastic-like condition and then molded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1976
    Date of Patent: January 25, 1977
    Assignee: Ingersoll-Rand Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Francis J. Cumings, Victor Kevorkian
  • Apparatus for processing coal and like material
    Patent number: 3976548
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for processing coal and like material, wherein the material is converted by heat into plastic-like condition and then supplied to a pressurized receiver such as a coal gasification reactor or a synthesis gas generator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 1974
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1976
    Assignee: Ingersoll-Rand Research Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Kevorkian, Francis J. Cumings