Patents by Inventor Robert A. Sauder
Robert A. Sauder 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).
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Publication number: 20150354349Abstract: A computed-implemented method, a device, and a non-transitory computer readable storage medium are disclosed that can perform a method of visualizing sensor data obtained from a plurality of wells at a well site. The method can include acquiring sensor data from one or more sensors operable to measure conditions of subsystems of each well in the plurality of wells at the well site; determining, by a processor, a visual representation of the sensor data; and causing the visual representation of the sensor data to be displayed in a matrix layout on a visual display, wherein the matrix layout comprises an end row representing a current value of the sensor data and one or more intermediate rows representing a past value of the sensor data.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2015Publication date: December 10, 2015Applicant: BP CORPORATION NORTH AMERICA INC.Inventor: Michael Robert Sauders
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Patent number: 5010706Abstract: An insulation member for use in insulating a high temperature furnace, the insulation member comprising a deformable mat of fibrous insulation material, and attachment means located in the mat for attaching the mat to a furnace surface to be insulated, the attachment means being resiliently deformable for resiliently biasing the mat into conforming engagement with such a surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 1990Date of Patent: April 30, 1991Assignee: Thermal Ceramics, Inc.Inventor: Robert A. Sauder
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Patent number: 4984405Abstract: An insulation member for use in insulating a high temperature furnace, the insulation member comprising a deformable mat of fibrous insulation material, and attachment means located in the mat for attaching the mat to a furnace surface to be insulated, the attachment means being resiliently deformable for resiliently biasing the mat into conforming engagement with such a surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 1986Date of Patent: January 15, 1991Assignee: Thermal Ceramics, Inc.Inventor: Robert A. Sauder
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Patent number: 4574995Abstract: A ceramic fiber mat attached to the interior wall or surface of a high temperature chamber of furnace or adapted to overlie an intermediate insulating member positioned between the mat and a furnace wall, the fibers in the mat lying in planes generally perpendicular to the wall, the mat constituting an improved insulation for the wall where the interior of the chamber or furnace will be operating at temperatures in excess of 1600.degree. F.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 1983Date of Patent: March 11, 1986Assignee: The Babcock & Wilcox CompanyInventors: Robert A. Sauder, Gary R. Kendrick, John R. Mase
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Patent number: 4443509Abstract: A method of forming an insulation module for insulating the walls of a furnace, the method including forming holes at spaced intervals in a cold face of a mat of ceramic insulation material, applying a liquid adhesive to the cold face, vibrating the adhesive to cause the adhesive to penetrate into the holes of the mat, and providing a backing panel on the cold face.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 1982Date of Patent: April 17, 1984Assignee: Sauder Industries, Inc.Inventor: Robert A. Sauder
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Patent number: 4379382Abstract: A high temperature insulation module having a ceramic fiber mat defining a hot face, another ceramic fiber mat defining a cold face and a support member positioned intermediate the mats and generally at a location where during operation of the furnace, the temperature of the support member exceeds that at which corrosive gases can condense to form liquid corrosives which would otherwise act upon the support member is disclosed. The ceramic fiber mats may be comprised of resilient material, and the support member is relatively rigid with respect to the mats. In addition, a fastener may be carried by the module and actuated by introducing a tool through the hot face of the module, or a fastener may be introduced into the module and actuated through the hot face at the time of installation. Cement is preferably used to affix the support member to the fiber mats.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 1980Date of Patent: April 12, 1983Assignee: Sauder Industries, Inc.Inventor: Robert A. Sauder
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Patent number: 4177036Abstract: A high temperature industrial furnace comprising a clean interior face of a metal furnace casing, a corrosion inhibitor/adhesive, and a ceramic fiber insulation module attached to the casing with the adhesive to provide an elastic or flexible bond between the casing and the insulation material is disclosed. The corrosion inhibitor/adhesive may be applied over a relatively large surface area of the casing to provide a vapor impervious membrane. A silicone compound is a preferred corrosion inhibitor/adhesive material.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 1977Date of Patent: December 4, 1979Assignee: Sauder Industries, Inc.Inventor: Robert A. Sauder
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Patent number: 4154975Abstract: An apparatus including an insulation module attachable to a furnace wall, an elongate anchor member completely embedded within the insulation module and generally parallel to a major surface of the module, and a support element having one end cooperable with a heating element and another end attachable to the anchor member is disclosed. A method including embedding an anchor member within an insulation module, affixing the module to a wall, inserting a support member into the module and engaging the anchor member therewith, and bringing a heating element into an engagement with another end of the support member is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 1977Date of Patent: May 15, 1979Assignee: Sauder Industries, Inc.Inventor: Robert A. Sauder
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Patent number: 4032742Abstract: A welding terminal operable to arc weld to a work piece a stud thereafter drive an element prethreaded to the stud. In one embodiment, the welding terminal may be adapted to cooperate with a guide to facilitate engagement with the prethreaded element, and in another embodiment, the welding terminal may have fluting or ribs to grippingly engage a portion of the prethreaded element. The duration of the arc weld and the sequencing of the welding and driving functions both may be automatically controlled. The normal force imposed on the fixed stud portion and the torque imposed on the movable threaded portion may be substantially automatically limited.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 1975Date of Patent: June 28, 1977Assignee: Sauder Industries, Inc.Inventors: Gary R. Kendrick, Robert A. Sauder
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Patent number: 3993237Abstract: A ceramic fiber mat attached to the interior wall or surface of a high temperature chamber of furnace or adapted to overlie an intermediate insulating member positioned between the mat and a furnace wall, the fibers in the mat lying in planes generally perpendicular to the wall, the mat constituting an improved insulation for the wall where the interior of the chamber or furnace will be operating at temperatures in excess of 1600.degree. F.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 1975Date of Patent: November 23, 1976Assignee: Sauder Industries, Inc.Inventors: Robert A. Sauder, Gary R. Kendrick, John R. Mase
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Patent number: 3940244Abstract: A novel insulation module for lining the interior surfaces of high temperature chambers such as furnaces, is described. The module comprises in its basic form a first block of high temperature insulating material and a second block overlying the first block but rotated 90.degree. with respect thereto. Each of these blocks is formed from a mass of ceramic fibers, all of which are oriented generally in planes substantially perpendicular to the surface of the furnace wall.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 1974Date of Patent: February 24, 1976Assignee: Sauder Industries, Inc.Inventors: Robert A. Sauder, Gary R. Kendrick, Dale Rich
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Patent number: RE32732Abstract: A ceramic fiber mat attached to the interior wall or surface of a high temperature chamber of furnace or adapted to overlie an intermediate insulating member positioned between the mat and a furnace wall, the fibers in the mat lying in planes generally perpendicular to the wall, the mat constituting an improved insulation for the wall where the interior of the chamber or furnace will be operating at temperatures in excess of 1600.degree. F.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 1978Date of Patent: August 16, 1988Assignee: The Babcock & Wilcox CompanyInventors: Robert A. Sauder, Gary R. Kendrick, John R. Mase
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Patent number: RE33463Abstract: A ceramic fiber mat attached to the interior wall or surface of a high temperature chamber or furnace or adapted to overlie an intermediate insulating member positioned between the mat and a furnace wall, the fibers in the mat lying in planes generally perpendicular to the wall, the mat constituting an improved insulation for the wall where the interior of the chamber or furnace will be operating at temperatures in excess of 1600.degree. F.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 1981Date of Patent: November 27, 1990Assignee: Thermal Ceramics, Inc.Inventors: Robert A. Sauder, Gary R. Kendrick, John R. Mase