Patents by Inventor Keith E. Rich

Keith E. Rich 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).

  • Transverse flux induction heating of metal strip
    Patent number: 4585916
    Abstract: An installation comprises a support frame having a plurality of locations each of which is capable of supporting a transverse flux induction heater. The locations are movable so that in turn they can take up a position adjacent a path taken by moving metal strip to be heated. From this position, the heater supported in the location can be displaced to an operating position where the two elements of the heater are on opposite sides of the strip passing along said path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1983
    Date of Patent: April 29, 1986
    Assignee: Davy McKee (Poole) Limited
    Inventor: Keith E. Rich