Patents by Inventor Michael Richard Hayes

Michael Richard Hayes 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).

  • Rotary kiln arrangements
    Patent number: 5955033
    Abstract: A rotary kiln in which reaction is to occur between counterflowing reactants and an injector for a reactant extends into a reaction zone in the kiln. The injector is provided with means for adjusting the temperature of the injected reactant to a temperature in the desired range for that zone. Further means are provided for maintaining a temperature in the desired range throughout the zone. The arrangement be used in the production of uranium oxides from uranium hexafluoride.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1999
    Assignee: British Nuclear Fuels Limited
    Inventor: Michael Richard Hayes
  • Conveyor systems
    Patent number: 3944053
    Abstract: A conveyor system in which free flowing granules or particles are conveyed through a flexible tube having a helical channel defined on the internal surface of the tube by rotating the tube about its longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1974
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1976
    Assignee: British Nuclear Fuels Ltd.
    Inventor: Michael Richard Hayes