Patents by Inventor Kim A. Autenrieth

Kim A. Autenrieth 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).

  • Control of smoke emissions from a flare stack
    Patent number: 4505668
    Abstract: A measurement of the amount of infrared radiation coming from the flame associated with a flare stack is utilized to manipulate the flow of steam to the flare stack so as to reduce the emission of smoke from the flare stack when a combustible waste gas containing hydrocarbons is being burned in the flare stack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1982
    Date of Patent: March 19, 1985
    Assignee: Phillips Petroleum Company
    Inventors: Robert J. DiBiano, Kim A. Autenrieth, Gary W. Hales