Patents by Inventor Gerald W. Peters

Gerald W. Peters 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).

  • Easy access pop off relief valve
    Patent number: 5098026
    Abstract: A pulverizer roll wheel assembly comprises a bracket with an opening therein for fixing the outer end of a roller shaft. Bearings mount a roller wheel with pulverizing tire to the inner end of the shaft for rotation of the pulverizer. A lip seal assembly separates an oil space around the inner end of the shaft with an air space around the outer end of the shaft. A pop off relief valve normally positioned near the lip seal is repositioned to the outer face of the shaft for easier access. A cover extends over the relocated valve for extending the air space around the relocated valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1992
    Assignee: The Babcock & Wilcox Company
    Inventors: Donald R. Dougan, Ronald D. Mizak, Gerald W. Peters
  • Roll-and-race pulverizer with rotating throat
    Patent number: 4721258
    Abstract: A roll-and-race pulverizer is disclosed in which the throat vanes are mounted for rotation in the direction of rotation of the grinding ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1988
    Assignee: The Babcock & Wilcox Company
    Inventors: Donald R. Dougan, Gerald W. Peters, William C. Kish
  • Roll-and-race pulverizer with rotating throat
    Patent number: 4687145
    Abstract: A roll-and-race pulverizer is disclosed in which the throat vanes are mounted for rotation in the direction of rotation of the grinding ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1985
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1987
    Assignee: The Babcock & Wilcox Company
    Inventors: Donald R. Dougan, Gerald W. Peters, William C. Kish