Patents by Inventor Norman R. Reber

Norman R. Reber 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).

  • COLLECTORS FOR FLOTATION OF MOLYBDENUM-CONTAINING ORES
    Publication number: 20120145605
    Abstract: The invention is directed to the use of non-sulfur containing compounds and their derivatives as collectors in the froth flotation of particular mineral sulfide and metallic compounds, particularly molybdenum-containing compounds. The non-sulfur containing compounds and their derivatives may be from a natural source or synthetic. The non-sulfur containing compounds are typically compatible with common frothers. The non-sulfur containing compounds may be used singularly, with one or more derivatives, or in any combination with each other and/or known commercial sulfur containing collectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2010
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Inventors: Michael G. Greene, Kathleen (Bauer) Walton, Peter A. Dimas, Debbie G. Laney, Sharon K. Young, Tom L. Young, Sharon K. Young, Norman R. Reber, Norman R. Reber, JR.
  • Flotation of sulfide mineral species with oils
    Patent number: 7461745
    Abstract: This invention is directed to the use of non-sulfur containing compounds as collectors in the froth flotation of certain mineral sulfide and metallic compounds. These non-sulfur-containing compounds may be from natural sources, such as vegetable oils, or synthesized commercial sources. These non-sulfide collectors can be used singularly, in combinations, and in mixtures with known commercial sulfur containing collectors. These non-sulfur-containing collectors are compatible with common frothers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Assignee: Nalco Company
    Inventors: Tom L. Young, Michael G. Greene, Kathy Bauer, Bonnie J. Reber, legal representative, Sharon K. Young, Norman R. Reber
  • Flotation of sulfide mineral species with oils
    Patent number: 6827220
    Abstract: This invention is directed to the use of non-sulfur containing compounds as collectors in the froth flotation of certain mineral sulfide and metallic compounds. These non-sulfur-containing compounds may be from natural sources, such as vegetable oils, or synthesized commercial sources. These non-sulfide collectors can be used singularly, in combinations, and in mixtures with known commercial sulfur containing collectors. These non-sulfur-containing collectors are compatible with common frothers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2004
    Assignee: Versitech, Inc.
    Inventors: Tom L. Young, Michael G. Greene, Kathy Bauer, Norman R. Reber, Sharon K. Young