Patents by Inventor Fernando M. Placer

Fernando M. Placer 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).

  • Fluid bed combustion method and apparatus
    Patent number: 4196676
    Abstract: A fluid bed combustion method and apparatus are disclosed utilizing an induced draft fan downstream of the exhaust port of the combustion chamber. Fluidizing air is given a velocity vector toward one side of the chamber for moving foreign objects to that side where the objects are removed and separated by air classification from bed particles which are returned to the fluid bed. Air classification is accomplished using a blower which is valved off during preheat operation to draw hot air from above the fluid bed down through the particle bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1978
    Date of Patent: April 8, 1980
    Assignee: Combustion Power Company, Inc.
    Inventors: William R. Brown, Gary O. Goldbach, Dale R. Moody, Michael A. O'Hagan, Fernando M. Placer