Patents by Inventor Larry D. McConnell

Larry D. McConnell 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).

  • Methods and apparatus for air conveyor dust emission control
    Patent number: 7407346
    Abstract: A collector assembly is configured to vent dust-laden air through at least one filter in one direction using pressure in an air conveyor, whereby dust collects on one side of the filter or filters. The collector assembly is further configured to pulse compressed air through the filter or filters in an opposite direction to dislodge the collected dust into the air conveyor without the dislodged dust entering the atmosphere around the air conveyor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Larry D. McConnell