Patents by Inventor James Bushman

James Bushman 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: 20060070871
    Abstract: There is provided a method for implementing a cathodic protection system for an underground storage tank. A DC voltage source provides a test current between the installed anode and storage tank resulting in the flow of electrical current. If the output is above a defined value, an automatic control DC power supply has sufficient voltage capacity to deliver the required current. If the anode test currents fall below the required minimum current, additional anode(s) are installed as set forth in a pre-engineered table. The method allows for the installation of a cathodic protection system by technicians and other non-experts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2005
    Publication date: April 6, 2006
    Inventors: James Bushman, N. Burke, William Carlson
  • Patent number: 5667378
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus (1) efficiently producing brick (53). More specifically, the invention relates to an automated, ultra low profile, continuously moving dryer, kiln and brick handling system which provides efficient, effective heating of the brick, and wherein the kiln uses only top burners (34). The invention thus eliminates the need for burners placed both on top and below the kiln or in other positions throughout the kiln, to provide effective heating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 16, 1997
    Assignee: Swindell Dressler International Company
    Inventor: James Bushman
  • Patent number: D287137
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1984
    Date of Patent: December 9, 1986
    Assignee: St. Louis Music Supply Company
    Inventor: James A. Bushman