Patents by Inventor James D. Slee

James D. Slee 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).

  • Process for monitoring particle size and moisture content of finely divided material
    Patent number: 5062709
    Abstract: The instant invention relates to a process for monitoring the particle size and moisture content of finely divided material employing the reflectance of scattered light. The invention is particularly directed to monitoring the particle size within limits and moisture content of terephthalic acid after crystallization and drying processes. The invention is futther directed to providing feedback signals to control dryer throughput and dryer temperature to control moisture content of the finely-divided material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 5, 1991
    Assignee: Amoco Corporation
    Inventor: James D. Slee