Patents by Inventor Maynard F. Engler

Maynard F. Engler 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).

  • Electrode assembly with flexible gas baffle conductor
    Patent number: 4101410
    Abstract: An electrode assembly is disclosed which includes a common electrode riser and two opposed working faces. A movable, electrically conductive, downwardly opening gas baffle is provided between the faces to connect the faces to the riser and to bias the faces away from one another. The baffle also directs flow of electrically produced gases between the faces from an upward to a primarily sideways direction parallel to said faces. A diaphragm can surround the electrode assembly, if desired.A method of assembling a diaphragm-type electrolytic cell is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1977
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1978
    Assignee: Olin Corporation
    Inventors: Morton S. Kircher, Maynard F. Engler
  • Diaphragm cell having uniform and minimum spacing between the anodes and cathodes
    Patent number: 4014775
    Abstract: A diaphragm cell is provided having a continuous net between the anodes and the diaphragm. The continuous net permits the minimum anode-cathode spacing to be employed while maintaining uniform anode-cathode spacing throughout the cell. In addition, the diaphragm is retained and prevented from adhering to the surface of the anodes.Employing the diaphragm cell of the present invention in the electrolysis of aqueous alkali metal halide brines results in lower electrical energy requirements and reduced operating costs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1976
    Date of Patent: March 29, 1977
    Assignee: Olin Corporation
    Inventors: Morton S. Kircher, Maynard F. Engler
  • Diaphragm cell having uniform and minimum spacing between the anodes and cathodes
    Patent number: 3960697
    Abstract: A diaphragm cell is provided having a continuous net between the anodes and the diaphragm. The continuous net permits the minimum anode-cathode spacing to be employed while maintaining uniform anode-cathode spacing throughout the cell. In addition, the diaphragm is retained and prevented from adhering to the surface of the anodes.Employing the diaphragm cell of the present invention in the electrolysis of aqueous alkali metal halide brines results in lower electrical energy requirements and reduced operating costs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1975
    Date of Patent: June 1, 1976
    Assignee: Olin Corporation
    Inventors: Morton S. Kircher, Maynard F. Engler