Patents by Inventor Rickie L. Retorick

Rickie L. Retorick 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).

  • GLASS FORMING APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20190292085
    Abstract: A refractory orifice ring of a glass forming apparatus. The orifice ring includes an annular side wall and a base wall. At least one discharge hole is formed in the base wall. The discharge hole includes a top opening and a bottom opening, wherein the top opening has a surface area greater than a surface area of the bottom opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2019
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Inventors: Rickie L. Retorick, Timothy E. March, John A. Pokrzyk, JR., Mark Palmer
  • GLASS FORMING APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20160221855
    Abstract: According to a first embodiment, a refractory orifice ring of a glass forming apparatus is provided. The orifice ring includes an annular side wall and a base wall. At least one discharge hole is formed in the base wall. The discharge hole includes a top opening and a bottom opening, wherein the top opening has a surface area greater than a surface area of the bottom opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2016
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Applicant: PYROTEK, INC.
    Inventors: Rickie L. Retorick, Timothy D. March, John A. Pokrzyk, Mark Palmer