Patents by Inventor Herbert L. Fluharty

Herbert L. Fluharty 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).

  • Underground cable anode installment system
    Patent number: 5827013
    Abstract: An anode cable installment system in which the apparatus may comprise a plow for creating a tunnel; a conduit for delivering a linear anode to the tunnel; and a chute disposed proximate the conduit, the chute having a non-metallic inner surface, preferably an epoxy film layer having a lower coefficient of friction than steel. The coke breeze may be delivered to the tunnel by passing it over the non-metallic inner surface of the chute; and to the annular space in the tunnel around the linear anode to provide a horizontal encasement or column for the linear anode with reduced void spaces and increased density.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1998
    Assignee: Mears/CPG
    Inventors: Herbert L. Fluharty, Scot P. Fluharty, John W. Fluharty, II, Daniel P. Werner
  • Underground cable anode installment system
    Patent number: 5743675
    Abstract: An anode cable installment system in which the apparatus may comprise a plow for creating a tunnel; a conduit for delivering a linear anode to the tunnel; and a chute disposed proximate the conduit, the chute having a non-metallic inner surface, preferably an epoxy film layer having a lower coefficient of friction than steel. The coke breeze may be delivered to the tunnel by passing it over the non-metallic inner surface of the chute; and to the annular space in the tunnel around the linear anode to provide a horizontal encasement or column for the linear anode with reduced void spaces and increased density.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1998
    Assignee: Mears/CPG, Inc.
    Inventors: Herbert L. Fluharty, Scot P. Fluharty, John W. Fluharty, II, Daniel P. Werner