Patents by Inventor John Thibault

John Thibault 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).

  • Rotary kiln heat exchanger and method of assembling same
    Patent number: 6688884
    Abstract: Rotary kiln heat exchangers having precast hub and leg assemblies are disclosed. The hub and leg assemblies include interlocking features which secure the heat exchanger components together. A method of installing such heat exchangers in rotary kilns is also disclosed. Installation is relatively fast and simple, and the heat exchangers are capable of withstanding the harsh operating conditions of rotary kilns for extended periods of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Assignee: Harbison-Walker Refractories Company
    Inventors: John Thibault, John Stephansky, John N. Snyder
  • ROTARY KILN HEAT EXCHANGER AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING SAME
    Publication number: 20030228551
    Abstract: Rotary kiln heat exchangers having precast hub and leg assemblies are disclosed. The hub and leg assemblies include interlocking features which secure the heat exchanger components together. A method of installing such heat exchangers in rotary kilns is also disclosed. Installation is relatively fast and simple, and the heat exchangers are capable of withstanding the harsh operating conditions of rotary kilns for extended periods of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2002
    Publication date: December 11, 2003
    Applicant: Harbison-Walker Refractories Company
    Inventors: John Thibault, John Stephansky, John N. Snyder
  • Rotary kiln heat exchanger and method of assembling same
    Patent number: RE44612
    Abstract: Rotary kiln heat exchangers having precast hub and leg assemblies are disclosed. The hub and leg assemblies include interlocking features which secure the heat exchanger components together. A method of installing such heat exchangers in rotary kilns is also disclosed. Installation is relatively fast and simple, and the heat exchangers are capable of withstanding the harsh operating conditions of rotary kilns for extended periods of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Harbison-Walker Refractories Company
    Inventors: John Thibault, John J. Stephansky, John N. Snyder
  • Rotary kiln heat exchanger and method of assembling same
    Patent number: RE45360
    Abstract: Rotary kiln heal exchangers having precast hub and leg assemblies are disclosed. The hub and leg assemblies include interlocking features which secure the heat exchanger components together. A method of installing such heat exchangers in rotary kilns is also disclosed. Installation is relatively fast and simple, and the heat exchangers are capable of withstanding the harsh operating conditions of rotary kilns for extended periods of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Harbison-Walker Refractories Company
    Inventors: John Thibault, John J. Stephansky, Jack Smaroff