Patents by Inventor Mike C. Oballa

Mike C. Oballa 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).

  • Treatment of furnace tubes
    Patent number: 5630887
    Abstract: Stainless steel which is used in applications in the petrochemical industry may be treated by exposure to an atmosphere containing a low amount of oxygen at temperatures up to 1200.degree. C. for up to about 50 hours. The treated steel has a lower tendency to coke during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 20, 1997
    Assignee: Novacor Chemicals Ltd.
    Inventors: Les W. Benum, William Wong, Mike C. Oballa