Patents by Inventor Joseph Ernest Voorhees

Joseph Ernest Voorhees 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).

  • Patent number: 5727481
    Abstract: A mobile incinerator suitable for burning explosive material, has armored walls capable of withstanding internal explosions, a primary combustion chamber within which initial burning of the material to be incinerated takes place, a secondary combustion chamber to burn exhaust from the primary combustion chamber a second time to reduce pollution and safety hazards, and a trailer for providing transportation. The armored walls may include steel plates reinforced by steel channel beams. The mobile incinerator includes: vents for allowing air and exhaust to pass into; between and out of the combustion chambers, assisted by a draft induction fan, with flammable fluid delivered to and ignited within the combustion chambers; pressure release hatches; a loading cart mounted on telescoping rails by which material to be incinerated can be inserted through an opening; refractory material lining the primary combustion chamber; an exterior shell of aluminum sheeting; and a control system powered by a generator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1998
    Inventors: Randall Paul Voorhees, Joseph Ernest Voorhees