Patents by Inventor Kenneth R. Rhodes

Kenneth R. Rhodes 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).

  • Method for melting and refining copper metal
    Patent number: 4959102
    Abstract: A method of melting and refining copper in the combustion chamber of a vertical shaft furnace which includes a step of superheating the melt so that slag formed by oxidized impurities can flow freely from the furnace.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 25, 1990
    Assignee: Southwire Company
    Inventors: James H. Clarkson, Kenneth R. Rhodes, Bruce E. Betterton, Richard B. Foster
  • Print head apparatus
    Patent number: 4002230
    Abstract: A new and improved print head apparatus for applying ink in a selectively controlled matrix of dots to form letters, numbers, characters and symbols onto packages, containers and the like, which is compact in size and adapted for rapid, accurate movement with controllable ink flow therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 1975
    Date of Patent: January 11, 1977
    Assignee: Houston Engineering Research Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph L. Schweppe, Jerry L. Miille, Kenneth R. Rhodes