Patents by Inventor James E. Skutt

James E. Skutt 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).

  • Kiln with hinged control panel
    Patent number: 5734149
    Abstract: A kiln assembly is disclosed, including a heated kiln with an attached control box containing controls connected to the kiln heater. The control box is mounted on the kiln by a hinge, and can be secured with a closure device. A thermally insulated baffle is disposed within the control box and is spaced rearwardly from the front of the control box, and is essentially coextensive with the length and width of the control box to form a chimney. Louvers are provided to allow the flow of air through the chimney. A bank of plugs and sockets is exposed on the baffle, and interconnects the controls with the heater.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1998
    Inventors: James E. Skutt, Michael J. Hampel
  • Kiln with hinged control panel
    Patent number: 5477029
    Abstract: A kiln assembly is disclosed, including a heated kiln with an attached control box containing controls connected to the kiln heater. The control box is mounted on the kiln by a hinge, and can be secured with a closure device. A thermally insulated baffle is disposed within the control box and is spaced rearwardly from the front of the control box, and is essentially coextensive with the length and width of the control box to form a chimney. Louvers are provided to allow the flow of air through the chimney. A bank of plugs and sockets is exposed on the baffle, and interconnects the controls with the heater.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 19, 1995
    Assignee: Skutt Ceramic Products, Inc.
    Inventors: James E. Skutt, Michael J. Hampel