Patents by Inventor Benjamin T. Mino

Benjamin T. Mino 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).

  • KILNS FOR PROCESSING CERAMICS AND METHODS FOR USING SUCH KILNS
    Publication number: 20110014581
    Abstract: Kilns for processing ceramics and methods for using such kilns are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a kiln includes an inner body configured to hold one or more ceramic workpieces for processing. The kiln can also include an outer body at least partially surrounding the inner body and spaced apart from the inner body to define an airflow passageway therebetween. The airflow passageway includes an inlet proximate to an upper portion of the outer body and an outlet proximate to a lower portion of the outer body. The kiln can further include an air mover positioned to move air through the airflow passageway from the inlet toward the outlet. In several embodiments, the kiln can additionally include a lid assembly pivotably coupled to the outer body and configured to sealably close against at least the inner body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2010
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Applicant: Duncan Enterprises
    Inventors: Ehsan Alipour, Alex Shullman, Eric Schultz, Benjamin T. Mino, Mike Strasser, Thomas King, Clinton N. Slone
  • Kilns for the processing ceramics and methods for using such kilns
    Patent number: 7780439
    Abstract: Kilns for processing ceramics and methods for using such kilns are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a kiln includes an inner body configured to hold one or more ceramic workpieces for processing. The kiln can also include an outer body at least partially surrounding the inner body and spaced apart from the inner body to define an airflow passageway therebetween. The airflow passageway includes an inlet proximate to an upper portion of the outer body and an outlet proximate to a lower portion of the outer body. The kiln can further include an air mover positioned to move air through the airflow passageway from the inlet toward the outlet. In several embodiments, the kiln can additionally include a lid assembly pivotably coupled to the outer body and configured to sealably close against at least the inner body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Duncan Enterprises
    Inventors: Ehsan Alipour, Alex Shullman, Eric Schultz, Benjamin T. Mino, Mike Strasser, Thomas King, Clinton N. Slone