Patents by Inventor Billy J. Tharp

Billy J. Tharp 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).

  • Patent number: 4340308
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing fluidized lime is disclosed herein. The apparatus includes a storage tank for holding and storing a fluid medium. Lime particulate is mixed by an inductor unit with the fluid medium in a closed conduit to thereby eliminate the problem of air pollution. The apparatus also includes a suitable valve and conduit system for delivering the fluid medium to the inductor unit, for returning the mixture of lime particulate and fluid medium from the inductor unit to the storage tank, and for circulating the fluid medium and mixture in a manner to achieve thorough mixing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1980
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1982
    Inventor: Billy J. Tharp