Patents by Inventor Fred Champion

Fred Champion 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).

  • Novel anode adjustment apparatus
    Patent number: 3960694
    Abstract: An improved anode adjustment means for mercury cells is disclosed in which a plurality of worm gears are employed to adjust the height of a plurality of anodes attached to arms secured to a central anode support member which is operated by the plurality of worm gear apparatus. Utilization of this novel worm gear apparatus eliminates the need for individual adjustment of each anode in the cell and thereby minimizes the overall operating costs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1974
    Date of Patent: June 1, 1976
    Assignee: Olin Corporation
    Inventors: Fred Champion, Thomas W. Kern