Patents by Inventor Clarence E. Wright

Clarence E. Wright 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).

  • Easily maneuverable vessel propelled by eight jets and sails
    Patent number: 5605480
    Abstract: A vessel having a hull of effective rectangular configuration and utilizing a dual propulsion and steering arrangement, including sails and an eight jet system, thus making the vessel extremely maneuverable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 25, 1997
    Inventor: Clarence E. Wright
  • Studded hearth
    Patent number: 4019445
    Abstract: A furnace, particularly for use in a slagging pyrolysis system for the disposal of solid waste, includes a metal hearth portion, unprotected by refractory material, the hearth portion having a plurality of heat conducting studs affixed to the inner wall of the hearth portion and means for cooling the studs for causing a slag coating which protects the hearth wall from attack by corrosive substances, minimizes additional heat loss and prevents melting of the hearth wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1975
    Date of Patent: April 26, 1977
    Assignee: The Carborundum Company
    Inventors: John Z. Stoia, Clarence E. Wright