Patents by Inventor Clovis L. Martin

Clovis L. Martin 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).

  • Method of and apparatus for measuring the rate at which gases are blown into a rotary kiln
    Patent number: 4437835
    Abstract: Gases are blown into the kiln through its shell by means of shell pipes or nozzle blocks. The rates at which gases actually enter the kiln are ascertained in that the pressure in each supply duct is pneumatically tapped at a constriction and is applied to a transducer, which is secured to the kiln. A differential pressure is ascertained by the transducer and converted to an electric signal, which is delivered to a control station via slip rings, which are secured to the kiln, and stationary taps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1982
    Date of Patent: March 20, 1984
    Assignees: Acos Finos Piratini S.A., Metallgesellschaft Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Clovis L. Martin