Patents by Inventor Norman P. Lillybeck

Norman P. Lillybeck 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).

  • Solid state reaction of silicon or manganese oxides to carbides and their alloying with ferrous melts
    Patent number: 5401464
    Abstract: Manganese or silicon carbide is formed in a solid state reaction by mixing manganese or silicon oxide particles with carbonaceous material (e.g., coke) particles. The materials may be formed into agglomerates including excess carbonaceous material and heated in a suitable reactor vessel. An iron source, such as pig iron and/or iron scrap, can also be added. In that case, the manganese or silicon carbide dissolves in molten iron to produce ferrosilicon or ferromanganese alloys.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 28, 1995
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventor: Norman P. Lillybeck
  • Cupola with auxiliary gas generator
    Patent number: 4309024
    Abstract: A cupola for the melting of metal is provided with an auxiliary gas generator which supplies through the forehearth hot carbon monoxide rich gas to the bottom of the cupola as a source of heat. The heat of the gases maintains the cupola hearth and forehearth hot. Ordinary coal, or coke breeze or any other carbonaceous fuel may be burned in the generator. Additionally, the cupola may be allowed to go to zero output without cooling off.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1979
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1982
    Assignee: Modern Equipment Company
    Inventors: Norman P. Lillybeck, David E. Dell'Agnese
  • Hot cupola gas burner
    Patent number: 4140480
    Abstract: A pilot flame to be positioned close to the charge opening of a cupola which uses carbon monoxide as a fuel in the presence of a fresh supply of combustion air, such carbon monoxide being drawn off from a position on the cupola where the temperature is above the self-ignition temperature of the carbon monoxide. Air preheated to a temperature above the self-ignition temperature of carbon monoxide may also be supplied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1977
    Date of Patent: February 20, 1979
    Assignee: Modern Equipment Company
    Inventors: Francis T. Kaiser, Norman P. Lillybeck, Rodney H. Schueller