Patents by Inventor Fred Brouillette

Fred Brouillette 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).

  • Publication number: 20140196632
    Abstract: A novel apparatus for the manufacture of high solid content lime and/or cement slurry that can be used in stabilization applications. The novel apparatus uses nozzles directed at a diffusion baffle to insure proper wetting of the lime or cement based material in order to produce a sufficiently homogenous slurry that sufficiently remains in suspension so that it can be used in stabilization applications without the need for additional mixing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: Texas Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred Brouillette, Clifford Ryan, Yon Martin Robinson
  • Patent number: 8714809
    Abstract: A novel apparatus for the manufacture of high solid content lime and/or cement slurry that can be used in stabilization applications. The novel apparatus uses nozzles directed at a diffusion baffle to insure proper wetting of the lime or cement based material in order to produce a sufficiently homogenous slurry that sufficiently remains in suspension so that it can be used in stabilization applications without the need for additional mixing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Texas Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred Brouillette, Clifford Ryan, Yon Martin Robinson
  • Patent number: 8430956
    Abstract: A novel method and composition of high solid content lime slurry composed of a lime material and water that can be used in stabilization applications. The lime slurry compound itself is chemically treated, by means of a cellulosic or other thixotropic agent(s) and sucrose to create a thixotropic flow property controlled system wherein the wetted lime material remains in suspension, does not settle out prior to use even without further mixing and maintains suitable temperatures without excessive heat build. A novel apparatus and method for mixing the novel lime slurry is disclosed to insure the exact proportioning of all ingredients and the proper wetting of the lime material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Texas Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred Brouillette, Clifford Ryan, Yon Martin Robinson
  • Publication number: 20110311308
    Abstract: A novel method and composition of high solid content lime slurry composed of a lime material and water that can be used in stabilization applications. The lime slurry compound itself is chemically treated, by means of a cellulosic or other thixotropic agent(s) and sucrose to create a thixotropic flow property controlled system wherein the wetted lime material remains in suspension, does not settle out prior to use even without further mixing and maintains suitable temperatures without excessive heat build. A novel apparatus and method for mixing the novel lime slurry is disclosed to insure the exact proportioning of all ingredients and the proper wetting of the lime material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Inventors: Fred Brouillette, Clifford Ryan, Yon Martin Robinson
  • Publication number: 20110305101
    Abstract: A novel apparatus for the manufacture of high solid content lime and/or cement slurry that can be used in stabilization applications. The novel apparatus uses nozzles directed at a diffusion baffle to insure proper wetting of the lime or cement based material in order to produce a sufficiently homogenous slurry that sufficiently remains in suspension so that it can be used in stabilization applications without the need for additional mixing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2011
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Inventors: Fred Brouillette, Clifford Ryan, Yon Martin Robinson
  • Patent number: 7993451
    Abstract: A novel cement slurry composed of cement and water that can be used in cement stabilization applications. The cement slurry compound itself is chemically treated, by means of a cellulosic or other thixotropic thickening agent(s) to create a thixotropic system wherein the wetted cement remains in suspension and does not settle out prior to use even without further mixing. A chemical retarder/stabilizer is also used to prevent the slurry from prematurely setting during shipping. A novel apparatus and method for mixing the novel cement slurry is disclosed to insure the exact proportioning of all ingredients and the proper wetting of the cement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Texas Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred Brouillette, Cliff Ryan
  • Publication number: 20090044726
    Abstract: A novel cement slurry composed of cement and water that can be used in cement stabilization applications. The cement slurry compound itself is chemically treated, by means of a cellulosic or other thixotropic thickening agent(s) to create a thixotropic system wherein the wetted cement remains in suspension and does not settle out prior to use even without further mixing. A chemical retarder/stabilizer is also used to prevent the slurry from prematurely setting during shipping. A novel apparatus and method for mixing the novel cement slurry is disclosed to insure the exact proportioning of all ingredients and the proper wetting of the cement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2007
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Inventors: Fred Brouillette, Cliff Ryan
  • Publication number: 20060243170
    Abstract: Method of recycling a crushed asphalt concrete comprising a friable mixture of asphalt and aggregate particles produced by breaking down a recycled asphalt/aggregate concrete by milling or crushing or the like. The aggregate particles include a substantial portion of the surfaces thereof which are substantially free of adhered asphalt material. The crushed asphalt concrete is mixed with a minor amount of hydraulic cement and water to produce a plastic mixture of the crushed asphalt concrete and hydraulic cement. The plastic mixture is transported to a utilization site such as a building site, road or parking lot and spread on a substrate surface to provide a layer of asphalt concrete pavement. The layer of asphalt concrete pavement has a 7-day compressive strength, typically no more than 1,000 psi, e.g., 150-800 psi. The cement is present in an amount within the range of 1-14 wt. %, more specifically, within the range of 2-10 wt. % of the crushed asphalt concrete and any added aggregate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2005
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Inventors: Fred Brouillette, Max Richwine, Clifford Ryan