Patents by Inventor Mark A. Ball
Mark A. Ball 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).
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Patent number: 11359146Abstract: The present technology is generally directed to methods of decarbonizing coking ovens, and associated systems and devices. In some embodiments, a method of operating and decarbonizing a coking oven can include inserting a charge of coal into the coking oven and heating the coal. The method can further include removing at least a portion of the charge, leaving behind coking deposits in the coking oven. At least a portion of the deposits can be continuously removed from the coking oven. For example, in some embodiments, at least a portion of the deposits can be removed each time a new charge of coal is inserted in the coking oven.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2020Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: SUNCOKE TECHNOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT LLCInventors: John Francis Quanci, Chun Wai Choi, Mark Ball, Bradley Thomas Rodgers, Tony Amadio, Gary West, Dwayne Johnson
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Publication number: 20200407641Abstract: The present technology is generally directed to methods of decarbonizing coking ovens, and associated systems and devices. In some embodiments, a method of operating and decarbonizing a coking oven can include inserting a charge of coal into the coking oven and heating the coal. The method can further include removing at least a portion of the charge, leaving behind coking deposits in the coking oven. At least a portion of the deposits can be continuously removed from the coking oven. For example, in some embodiments, at least a portion of the deposits can be removed each time a new charge of coal is inserted in the coking oven.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventors: John Francis Quanci, Chun Wai Choi, Mark Ball, Bradley Thomas Rodgers, Tony Amadio, Gary West, Dwayne Johnson
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Patent number: 10619101Abstract: The present technology is generally directed to methods of decarbonizing coking ovens, and associated systems and devices. In some embodiments, a method of operating and decarbonizing a coking oven can include inserting a charge of coal into the coking oven and heating the coal. The method can further include removing at least a portion of the charge, leaving behind coking deposits in the coking oven. At least a portion of the deposits can be continuously removed from the coking oven. For example, in some embodiments, at least a portion of the deposits can be removed each time a new charge of coal is inserted in the coking oven.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2014Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: SUNCOKE TECHNOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT LLCInventors: John Francis Quanci, Chun Wai Choi, Mark Ball, Bradley Thomas Rodgers, Tony Amadio, Gary West, Dwayne Johnson
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Patent number: 10053627Abstract: A method of testing the coking qualities of sample quantities of coal in a test container and the structure of the test container are disclosed. A test container which is ideally reusable is adapted to receive one or more samples of coal to be tested and then the test container is inserted into a coking oven along with additional, conventional coal during a conventional coking operation. Following the completion or substantial completion of the coking operation, the test container is recovered and from the conventional converted coke and the sample(s) of coke are removed from the container for testing and evaluation. The container is recharged with one or more additional samples of coke and reused in another conventional coking operation.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2015Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: SUNCOKE TECHNOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT LLCInventors: Jacob P. Sarpen, John F. Quanci, Mark A. Ball, Paul J. Norton, Roy J. Griffey, Jose Eustaquio daSilva
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Publication number: 20160032193Abstract: A method of testing the coking qualities of sample quantities of coal in a test container and the structure of the test container are disclosed. A test container which is ideally reusable is adapted to receive one or more samples of coal to be tested and then the test container is inserted into a coking oven along with additional, conventional coal during a conventional coking operation. Following the completion or substantial completion of the coking operation, the test container is recovered and from the conventional converted coke and the sample(s) of coke are removed from the container for testing and evaluation. The container is recharged with one or more additional samples of coke and reused in another conventional coking operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2015Publication date: February 4, 2016Inventors: Jacob P. Sarpen, John F. Quanci, Mark A. Ball, Paul J. Norton, Roy J. Griffey, Jose Eustaquio daSilva
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Patent number: 9169439Abstract: A method of testing the coking qualities of sample quantities of coal in a test container and the structure of the test container are disclosed. A test container which is ideally reusable is adapted to receive one or more samples of coal to be tested and then the test container is inserted into a coking oven along with additional, conventional coal during a conventional coking operation. Following the completion or substantial completion of the coking operation, the test container is recovered and from the conventional converted coke and the sample(s) of coke are removed from the container for testing and evaluation. The container is recharged with one or more additional samples of coke and reused in another conventional coking operation.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2012Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: SUNCOKE TECHNOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT LLCInventors: Jacob P. Sarpen, John F. Quanci, Mark A. Ball, Paul J. Norton, Roy J. Griffey, Jose Eustaquio DaSilva
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Publication number: 20150247092Abstract: The present technology is generally directed to methods of decarbonizing coking ovens, and associated systems and devices. In some embodiments, a method of operating and decarbonizing a coking oven can include inserting a charge of coal into the coking oven and heating the coal. The method can further include removing at least a portion of the charge, leaving behind coking deposits in the coking oven. At least a portion of the deposits can be continuously removed from the coking oven. For example, in some embodiments, at least a portion of the deposits can be removed each time a new charge of coal is inserted in the coking oven.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2014Publication date: September 3, 2015Inventors: John Francis Quanci, Chun Wai Choi, Mark Ball, Bradley Thomas Rodgers, Tony Amadio, Gary West, Dwayne Johnson
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Publication number: 20140061018Abstract: A method of testing the coking qualities of sample quantities of coal in a test container and the structure of the test container are disclosed. A test container which is ideally reusable is adapted to receive one or more samples of coal to be tested and then the test container is inserted into a coking oven along with additional, conventional coal during a conventional coking operation. Following the completion or substantial completion of the coking operation, the test container is recovered and from the conventional converted coke and the sample(s) of coke are removed from the container for testing and evaluation. The container is recharged with one or more additional samples of coke and reused in another conventional coking operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Inventors: Jacob P. Sarpen, John F. Quanci, Mark A. Ball, Paul J. Norton, Roy J. Griffey, Jose Eustaquio DaSilva
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Patent number: 8152970Abstract: A method and apparatus for quenching metallurgical coke made in a coking oven. The method includes pushing a unitary slab of hot coke onto a substantially planar receiving surface of a hot car. The hot car containing the coke is then transported to a quench car station. The unitary slab of hot coke is pushed onto a substantially planar receiving surface of a quench car at the quench car station. Quenching of the slab of hot coke is conducted in the quench car with a predetermine amount of water. After quenching, the quenched coke is dumped onto a receiving pad for collection thereof.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2006Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: SunCoke Technology and Development LLCInventors: Michael P. Barkdoll, Donald M. Watkins, Richard C. Retort, Richard W. Westbrook, Jerome A. Karnowski, Mark A. Ball
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Patent number: 7744436Abstract: A portable, roll-able or fold-able mat for supporting one or more individuals includes a non-inflatable, buoyant core. The core includes buoyancy sufficient to support the one or more individuals on a surface of the mat. The core includes at least one layer of foam and a non-foam layer connected with at least one surface of the layer of foam.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2008Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: BRK Brands, Inc.Inventors: Robert C. Pole, III, Mark Ball, Charles G. Detmar, Jr., Jay Crookston
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Publication number: 20090188921Abstract: A combined vented container and collection bag for use during debris collecting, transporting and removal procedures includes a portable container having a closed bottom end and an open top end. The container has an outer surface continuously spanning along a circumference of the container such that a cavity is formed intermediately of the bottom and top end. The top end has a top rim continuously extending about the entire perimeter. The outer and inner surfaces of the container have several vent openings to allow air to enter and exit the container. Also, a manually-operable mechanism is provided for regulating air flow into and out from the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2009Publication date: July 30, 2009Inventor: Mark Ball
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Publication number: 20090186540Abstract: A portable, roll-able or fold-able mat for supporting one or more individuals includes a non-inflatable, buoyant core. The core includes buoyancy sufficient to support the one or more individuals on a surface of the mat. The core includes at least one layer of foam and a non-foam layer connected with at least one surface of the layer of foam.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2008Publication date: July 23, 2009Inventors: Robert C. Pole, III, Mark Ball, Charles G. Detmar, JR., Jay Crookston
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Patent number: 7497930Abstract: Relatively high speed methods for increasing the bulk density of coal particles, apparatus for increasing the bulk density of coal particles and methods for making metallurgical coke. Once such method includes depositing coal particles onto a charging plate external to a coking oven to provide an elongate bed of dry, uncompacted coal having an upper surface of the charging plate. The charging plate has side walls, and at least one movable end wall An impact pressure is applied to the upper surface of the bed of dry, uncompacted coal while degassing the coal to provide a dry, compacted coal bed having a bulk density ranging from about 960 to about 1200 kilograms per cubic meter.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2006Date of Patent: March 3, 2009Assignee: SunCoke Energy, Inc.Inventors: Michael P. Barkdoll, Mark A. Ball, Daniel Korrect, Richard C. Retort
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Patent number: 7331298Abstract: An oven door latch system for a coke oven door positionable within an oven door opening and method of sealing a coke oven. The door latch system includes a rotary member rotatively attachable to the oven door. The rotary member has a wedge-shaped, arcuate engagement edge for variably engaging a striker plate on a buck stay member adjacent the oven door opening when the oven door is disposed in the opening of the oven. A tab member is also included on the rotary member. A remotely operated adjustment actuator is provided for engaging the tab member to rotate the rotary member in conjunction with an oven door opening or closing operation. Enhanced oven door sealing is provided by the rotary wedge latch system.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2004Date of Patent: February 19, 2008Assignee: SunCoke Energy, Inc.Inventors: Michael P. Barkdoll, Mark A. Ball, Richard E. Taylor, Terry D. Taylor, Dexter J. Mounts, Ronnie E. Stacy, John W. Crigger, Darrell E. Horn, William H. Stacy
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Publication number: 20070289861Abstract: Relatively high speed methods for increasing the bulk density of coal particles, apparatus for increasing the bulk density of coal particles and methods for making metallurgical coke. Once such method includes depositing coal particles onto a charging plate external to a coking oven to provide an elongate bed of dry, uncompacted coal having an upper surface of the charging plate. The charging plate has side walls, and at least one movable end wall An impact pressure is applied to the upper surface of the bed of dry, uncompacted coal while degassing the coal to provide a dry, compacted coal bed having a bulk density ranging from about 960 to about 1200 kilograms per cubic meter.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2006Publication date: December 20, 2007Inventors: Michael P. Barkdoll, Mark A. Ball, Daniel Korrect, Richard C. Retort, Donald M. Watkins
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Publication number: 20070205091Abstract: A method and apparatus for quenching metallurgical coke made in a coking oven. The method includes pushing a unitary slab of hot coke onto a substantially planar receiving surface of a hot car. The hot car containing the coke is then transported to a quench car station. The unitary slab of hot coke is pushed onto a substantially planar receiving surface of a quench car at the quench car station. Quenching of the slab of hot coke is conducted in the quench car with a predetermine amount of water. After quenching, the quenched coke is dumped onto a receiving pad for collection thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2006Publication date: September 6, 2007Inventors: Michael Barkdoll, Donald Watkins, Richard Retort, Richard Westbrook, Jerome Karnowski, Mark Ball
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Publication number: 20060049641Abstract: An oven door latch system for a coke oven door positionable within an oven door opening and method of sealing a coke oven. The door latch system includes a rotary member rotatively attachable to the oven door. The rotary member has a wedge-shaped, arcuate engagement edge for variably engaging a striker plate on a buck stay member adjacent the oven door opening when the oven door is disposed in the opening of the oven. A tab member is also included on the rotary member. A remotely operated adjustment actuator is provided for engaging the tab member to rotate the rotary member in conjunction with an oven door opening or closing operation. Enhanced oven door sealing is provided by the rotary wedge latch system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2004Publication date: March 9, 2006Inventors: Michael Barkdoll, Mark Ball, Richard Taylor, Terry Taylor, Dexter Mounts, Ronnie Stacy, John Crigger, Darrell Horn, William Stacy
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Patent number: D604918Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2008Date of Patent: November 24, 2009Inventors: Rita Thomas, Mark Ball