Patents by Inventor James E. Hines, Jr.

James E. Hines, Jr. 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).

  • Composition for castable refractory block
    Patent number: 4348236
    Abstract: A particulate refractory mixture is disclosed which is suitable for combination with water to form a castable refractory having high strength, low porosity and enhanced resistance to molten aluminum. The mixture consists essentially of 79.5-89.5% by weight alumina, 10-20% by weight calcium aluminate and 0.5-1.5% by weight borosilicate frit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1980
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1982
    Assignee: Aluminum Company of America
    Inventors: James E. Hines, Jr., Richard G. LaBar, deceased