Patents by Inventor Kevin D. Ingram

Kevin D. Ingram 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).

  • Publication number: 20180065887
    Abstract: A calcium hydroxide slurry is formed by combining a polymer additive with lime and water to form an aqueous slurry. The slurry so produced is viscostable, resists hard packing even after prolonged storage, is easily redispersed and has antiscaling properties. The amount of lime used is between 35 to 55% by weight of the slurry. The polymer additive is a polycarboxylate dispersing agent and is added in an amount between about 0.1 to 3% by weight of lime.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2017
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Applicant: Lhoist North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin D. Ingram, Deborah Ballard, Lacey N. Kucerak
  • Publication number: 20140335230
    Abstract: Feed ingredients that are otherwise susceptible to degradation by ruminal microorganisms are combined with mineral hydrates (or oxides) and water, and processed through a pin mixer, pellet mill, extruder, or other suitable device to produce agglomerated particles. The ruminant animal feed which is so produced effectively increases the proportion of dietary ingredients presented for digestion and absorption within the post-ruminal digestive tract of the animal by inhibiting premature digestion by microorganisms inhabiting the rumen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2012
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Inventors: James S. Drouillard, Dan A. Klamfoth, Kevin D. Ingram
  • Publication number: 20130136827
    Abstract: Feed ingredients that are otherwise susceptible to degradation by ruminal microorganisms are combined with mineral hydrates (or oxides) and water, and processed through a pin mixer, pellet mill, extruder, or other suitable device to produce agglomerated particles. The ruminant animal feed which is so produced effectively increases the proportion of dietary ingredients presented for digestion and absorption within the post-ruminal digestive tract of the animal by inhibiting premature digestion by microorganisms inhabiting the rumen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2012
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Inventors: James S. Drouillard, Dan A. Klamfoth, Kevin D. Ingram
  • Patent number: 7691190
    Abstract: A method is shown for retarding the reactivity of quicklime. The quicklime is contacted with an aqueous solution of a boron-containing compound after being calcined. The boron-containing solution can be sprayed on the quicklime as it moves past on a conveyor belt. The retarded quicklime can be used for various industrial purposes and is especially useful as a reactant in a glass making operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: Chemical Lime Company
    Inventors: Kevin D. Ingram, Fred R. Huege
  • Patent number: 7105114
    Abstract: A method is shown for briquetting quicklime fines. A source of quicklime or dolomitic quicklime fines is combined with a binder in the form of a pseudo-plastic carbon containing material which will deform under briquetting conditions of elevated temperature and pressure and flow and which will also return to a solid phase and bind the quicklime fines upon cooling. An external force is applied to the mixture of fines and binder, as with a briquetting machine, sufficient to form the mixture into a briquette having requisite strength and durability characteristics. Suitable classes of carbon containing materials include Gilsonite®, a solid coal tar pitch and recycled plastics such as polyethylene and polypropylene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: Chemical Lime Company
    Inventors: Fred R. Huege, Kevin D. Ingram
  • Patent number: 6395205
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing an aerated autoclaved concrete material. A quick-stiffening mixture is prepared by combining a silica containing material, quicklime, a rising agent, gypsum, cement and water. The mixture is deposited into a mold and is allowed to form a stiffened body. The stiffened body is removed from the mold and placed in an autoclave station in which it is steam cured at elevated temperature and pressure. The quicklime which is used to form the quick-stiffening mixture is modified with a chemical modifier to provide a desired degree of chemical reactivity in the quick-stiffening mixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Assignee: Chemical Lime Company
    Inventors: Fred R. Huege, Kevin D. Ingram, Gregory B. Pendleton, Diethelm Walter