Patents by Inventor Clint M. Sowers

Clint M. Sowers 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).

  • Shaft-to-roller attachment for clinker grinder roller
    Patent number: 9375718
    Abstract: A grinder roller assembly and a method of forming a grinder roller assembly are provided. The grinder roller assembly includes an elongated shaft that comprises a shaft outer surface. The grinder roller assembly further includes an insert plate. The insert plate has a plate outer surface that is noncircular and substantially smooth. The insert plate further has a plate opening that defines a plate inner surface and is configured to receive the elongated shaft. The grinder roller assembly further includes a roller having a roller opening that defines a roller inner surface that cooperates with the plate outer surface. The grinder roller assembly further includes at least one fastener that attaches the insert plate to the elongated shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: DIAMOND POWER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Tony F. Habib, Robert W. Honaker, Clint M. Sowers, Stephen J. Lukezich, Breck J. Hardy
  • Wear-resistant valve for transporting particulate matter and method of making
    Patent number: 8702058
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a valve for controlling the flow of abrasive particles along a predetermined path from the outlet of a hopper to a conveying line in a particle collection or transportation system. The design of the valve reduces the occurrence of erosive wear resulting from contact with the flow of abrasive particles. A method of making the valve that enhances the hardness of localized areas in the valve that are subject to high wear conditions is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Diamond Power International, Inc.
    Inventors: Austin Tyler Little, Clint M. Sowers, Tony F. Habib, Billy G. Springer, Jr., Stephen J. Lukezich
  • Shaft-to-Roller Attachment for Clinker Grinder Roller
    Publication number: 20130092776
    Abstract: A grinder roller assembly and a method of forming a grinder roller assembly are provided. The grinder roller assembly includes an elongated shaft that comprises a shaft outer surface. The grinder roller assembly further includes an insert plate. The insert plate has a plate outer surface that is noncircular and substantially smooth. The insert plate further has a plate opening that defines a plate inner surface and is configured to receive the elongated shaft. The grinder roller assembly further includes a roller having a roller opening that defines a roller inner surface that cooperates with the plate outer surface. The grinder roller assembly further includes at least one fastener that attaches the insert plate to the elongated shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2011
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Inventors: Tony F. Habib, Robert W. Honaker, Clint M. Sowers, Stephen J. Lukezich, Breck J. Hardy
  • WEAR-RESISTANT VALVE FOR TRANSPORTING PARTICULATE MATTER AND METHOD OF MAKING
    Publication number: 20110259251
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a valve for controlling the flow of abrasive particles along a predetermined path from the outlet of a hopper to a conveying line in a particle collection or transportation system. The design of the valve reduces the occurrence of erosive wear resulting from contact with the flow of abrasive particles. A method of making the valve that enhances the hardness of localized areas in the valve that are subject to high wear conditions is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2010
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Inventors: Austin Tyler Little, Clint M. Sowers, Tony F. Habib, Billy G. Springer, JR., Stephen J. Lukezich