Patents by Inventor Kenneth E. Helsel

Kenneth E. Helsel 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).

  • Semi-automatic water table
    Patent number: 4162060
    Abstract: A water table suitable for use with a burning machine includes a water-holding tank, means for changing the water level in the tank and means for collecting swarf or waste material from the burning operation. A burning table is provided by one or more frames carrying burning bars, positioned in the tank above the water level changing means. The waste collection means may also be positioned in the tank below the frames.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1977
    Date of Patent: July 24, 1979
    Assignee: Anderson Engineers, Inc.
    Inventors: Harry E. Anderson, Kenneth E. Helsel, Raymond E. Heasley
  • Self-cleaning water table system
    Patent number: 3969132
    Abstract: A self-cleaning water table suitable for use with a burning machine is preferably constructed above-the-floor and includes at least one sloped bottom member having at least one drain channel at the lowermost portion thereof. A retractable seal is provided for selectively opening and closing the top of the drain channel to permit flushing of the channel without interrupting the burning operation. The method of cleaning the water table includes control of the opening, closing, and flushing of the drain channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1975
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1976
    Assignee: Anderson Engineers, Inc.
    Inventors: Harry E. Anderson, Kenneth E. Helsel, Raymond E. Heasley